Live Betting - Sharks Esports vs Imperial Esports February 20, 2026

Sharks Esports are favored to win this ESL Challenger South America Cup match with odds of 1.65, while Imperial Esports are positioned at 2.20. Sharks have demonstrated stronger recent form in regional qualifiers with a 7-3 record in their last 10 matches, showcasing superior map control and utility usage compared to Imperial's inconsistent performances. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offers competitive pricing on this matchup.

The match begins at 10:00 PM UTC on February 20, 2026, which corresponds to 7:00 PM BRT (Brasília Time) for South American viewers. This evening slot is typical for ESL Challenger South America Cup fixtures to accommodate regional player schedules and maximize viewership across the continent.

This ESL Challenger South America Cup match will be played online with both teams competing from their respective locations in South America. The tournament utilizes Valve's official Counter-Strike 2 servers with anti-cheat systems, and matches are streamed through ESL's official channels with professional commentary and real-time statistics.

Sharks Esports are predicted to secure victory with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin. Their in-game leader has been instrumental in recent wins with a 1.18 average rating across the last 5 matches, and their T-side economy management has proven superior to Imperial's approach, winning 58% of their anti-eco rounds this season.

In their last 8 head-to-head encounters, Sharks Esports lead with 5 wins to Imperial Esports' 3 wins. The average map score differential favors Sharks at 16-13, with Sharks winning 6 of the last 8 maps played. Imperial's only recent victory came on Mirage, suggesting potential vulnerability on that map for Sharks in this matchup.