RED Canids are favored to win with odds of 1.65 compared to ex-KRU Esports at 2.25 in this ESL Challenger South America Cup matchup. RED Canids have demonstrated stronger recent form with a 4-1 record in their last 5 matches, while ex-KRU Esports has struggled with inconsistent performances, making the home team the clear favorite with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 10:00 PM UTC on February 17, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM BRT for teams based in Brazil and 8:00 PM ART for Argentine-based competitors in the ESL Challenger South America Cup.

This ESL Challenger South America Cup match will be played online through the official ESL platform, as Counter-Strike 2 competitive matches in regional tournaments are conducted in digital venues rather than physical stadiums, allowing teams across South America to compete from their respective team facilities.

RED Canids are predicted to secure victory with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin. The team has won 4 of their last 5 matches in the ESL Challenger South America Cup with their in-game leader maintaining exceptional form, averaging 1.35 kills per round over the past week.

In their last 8 head-to-head encounters, RED Canids lead with 5 wins against ex-KRU Esports' 3 wins. The average round differential favors RED Canids at 16-13 across these matchups, with RED Canids demonstrating superior map control and mid-round decision-making in recent encounters.