Valorant Betting with 1xBet – Best Odds & Tips

Valorant burst onto the competitive FPS scene in 2020. Clearly, Riot Games built the game with leagues in mind, as the Valorant Champions Tour is one of the fastest-evolving, fully franchised global esports leagues, with prepared audiences and a production quality comparable to professional sports. 1xBet is packed with odds and markets for virtually all the major Valorant tournaments, including weekly matches of the Valorant Champions Tour and the Champions Grand Finals.

Why is Valorant Gambling Popular in Ireland?

Valorant is popular and growing in Ireland, due to why people on the island enjoy watching esports. Valorant was developed as a free to play game with lower hardware requirements, and VCT EMEA hosts weekly matches with high level players. On top of that, Irish FPS fans from many years of CS:GO have made the switch to Valorant, taking their betting with them. This has made Valorant a popular and well provided for betting option on 1xBet, year-round.

Types of Valorant Bets Explained

Valorant's structure — two teams, a map played over attack and defence halves, first to 13 rounds — generates a broad spread of betting markets beyond the straight match result. Here's what you'll find at 1xBet:

Match Winner — Pick which team wins the series overall. The most straightforward bet and the natural starting point for anyone new to Valorant betting.

Map Winner — In a best-of-three series, bet on the winner of individual maps rather than the overall result. Teams have strong and weak maps in their pool, and map-specific markets often offer better value than the series line.

Map Handicap — One team starts with a virtual round advantage or deficit on a given map. If Fnatic are -3.5 rounds, they need to win by four rounds or more for your bet to land. Most useful when one team has a dominant map in their pool that the other side struggles against.

Total Rounds (Over/Under) — Bet on whether the total number of rounds played on a map will go over or under a set line, typically 22.5 or 24.5. Close, tactical matches push the total higher; one-sided performances end well under the line.

Correct Score — Predict the exact round score on a map, such as 13–8 or 13–11. Higher risk, with odds ranging from 5/1 on common scorelines to 14/1 or more on tight finishes.

First Half Winner — Which team wins the first half of a map — the first 12 rounds before sides switch. A popular market for live bettors who want to lock in a position before the second half resets the momentum.

Tournament Outright — Back a team to win a VCT event or Champions before it begins. Top teams like Sentinels, Fnatic or NRG at a Major typically sit between 5/1 and 11/1 depending on the draw, with dark-horse picks available at 25/1 and beyond.

Player Performance Markets — At 1xBet you can bet on individual player stats in selected matches, including kills, assists and first-kill rates for the match's standout fraggers.

Examples of Valorant Odds and Coefficients

The rules of the game Valorant mean that there are plenty of creative ways to bet and 1xBet is no stranger to that. Here are some options for betting that come with the game format:

Match Winner - This is as simple as it gets. For someone new to betting on Valorant, this is where they are likely to start. Just pick a winner for who will win the overall series.

Map Winner - Pick who is going to win the individual maps in a Best of Three series. This is often a more attractive bet than who wins the series, as teams have specific strengths and weaknesses on particular maps.

Map Handicap - A map will start with a virtual disadvantage or advantage. For example, if Fnatic start on -3.5 rounds, for the bet to win, they would have to win that map by at least 4 rounds.

Total Rounds (Over/Under) - Gambling on the total number of rounds in a map. This is often set to a total of 22.5 rounds or 24.5 rounds. A match that is very tactical and competitive will generally end with the total rounds being on the higher side, while a match with one of the teams having a total dominance over the other will end with the total rounds on the lower side.

Correct score - Certain bets will be priced at 5/1 for a common scoreline, while a score that is closer to a round ending will draw a price at 14/1 or greater due to the how uncommon that result is. Rounds can end with a score of 13-8 or 13-11, which is a making a scoreline bet.

First Half Winner — This is a bet placed on which team you think will win the first half (12 rounds). This market is popular among live bettors as they wish to secure their bets before the second half starts, as the momentum is likely to reset.

Tournament Outright — This is where you bet on a team to win a VCT event (Valiant Champions Tour) or Champions before the event starts. Among the higher teams, Sentinels, Fnatic or NRG, you may find the odds to be between 5/1 and 11/1. However, if you want to find teams that are less likely to win, you may find odds starting from 25/1 and higher.

Player Performance Markets — At 1xBet, players can wager on the stats of players of a selected match, like the number of kills, assists, and the first kill. This is for people who wish to make bets for more granular details.

Easy and Secure Payment Methods at 1xBet

Depositing and withdrawing at 1xBet is quick and straightforward for Irish players. The platform supports all major payment options used in Ireland:

• Visa and Mastercard

• Apple Pay / Google Pay

• PayPal

• Revolut

• Skrill and other trusted e-wallets

• Direct bank transfers

Bet on Every Major Valorant Tournament

For all the expected competitions of the Valorant Championship Tour to other major international competitions, 1xBet stages the complete Valorant esports calendar covering:

Valorant Champions: the world championship, the most prestigious tournament of the Valorant Championship Tour, taking place every fall.

VCT Masters: the two mid-season tournaments uniting the best teams in the three global leagues.

VCT EMEA: this European franchised league hosts teams like Fnatic, Team Liquid, BBL Esports, and Giants Gaming.

VCT Americas: the league of the two Americas with teams like Sentinels, NRG, Loud, and Cloud9.

VCT Pacific: the league of the Asia regions covering Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.

VCT Game Changers: the circuit dedicated to women and gender-diverse players that 1xBet covers for all its key tournaments.

How to Bet on Valorant in Ireland – Step-by-Step

1. Log in or create your account at 1xBet.ie

2. Go to the Esports section under Sports

3. Select Valorant from the game list

4. Choose your tournament or match

5. Select your preferred market — match winner, map handicap, total rounds, or any other

6. Add the selection to your bet slip

7. Enter your stake and confirm your bet

Mobile Valorant Betting in Ireland

VCT EMEA's weekend schedule matches Irish time zones, but oddsmakers see value in the overnight schedules of VCT Americas and VCT Pacific — where Irish mobile betting revenue usually comes from. The 1xBet mobile app gives users full access to all Valorant betting markets, live, in-play odds and bet slips from your mobile device, whether you're watching Champions semifinals or VCT EMEA matches.

In-play betting is perfectly suited to Valorant. A dominant first half can lead a team to switch sides and therefore switch the odds, or the economy can be changed by a clutch round — and bets can be made for every single one of those moments.

Valorant Betting on iOS

For all you iPhone users, the mobile page on 1xBet.ie has the link to the 1xBet app on the Irish App Store. Keep in mind, you get access to all Valorant betting and all esports right on your phone while also giving you the Valorant odds.

Valorant Betting on Android

For all you Android users, the mobile page on 1xBet.ie has the link for the 1xBet app on the Google Play Store. This app gives you access to all esports betting, including all of the VCT leagues.

Valorant Betting Bonuses in Ireland

1xBet has various promotions for esports bettors in Ireland. New players have their Welcome Bonus available on their first deposit. Returning players can access Free Bets on some Valorant matches and Odds Boost for the VCT Masters and Champions tournament weekends. The Promotions section should be checked often on 1xBet.ie as offers change throughout the VCT season. Promotions will be more frequent around international events.

Valorant Betting Tips for Irish Players

Betting on Valorant is a challenge for sure. There are many moving parts. Each patch changes the meta for the agents, rosters change for each split, and the map pool is rotated. Each of these changes affect the odds for each market you can bet on.

Knowing about the meta and agent picks is vital as a shift in the game due to a patch can make a certain team composition obsolete. Teams that quickly adjust are likely to win against the odds.

You should take into consideration the maps that a team may or may not prefer to play. There is a chance that a team may avoid playing on certain maps or get knocked out on them. Always check the maps that a team has recently lost on and may be likely to lose again before placing a bet on that map.

The rosters in a split may be the same but can change in the next split. A new IGL or a new star entry can shift the whole dynamic of the game for that team and make them a serious contender.

Half-time in Valorant does not occur until after both teams have played their six rounds of attack, making this a crucial point in the game. A team that has a strong defense may begin the final half by attacking with a 9-3 score. In this case, knowing on which side a team is more effective will give you the best odds to win a bet on who will win that half.

Placing a bet after watching the game live is crucial to your success; a team reveals a lot about their attack, first and foremost their economy, in the first few rounds, especially. The team that wins both the pistol and the first bonus rounds has not only an economic advantage, but a quite often more reflected advantage which will not be covered by the live odds.

Legal & Safe Betting in Ireland

Adults in Ireland can now legally bet on Valorant and esports. 1xBet is a licensed operator that complies with the gambling regulations in Ireland. Therefore, your betting is in a safe and regulated environment. Leverage the gambling features on your 1xBet account. There are deposit limits, session reminders, and self-exclusion features. Budget your bet and place it. It is always better to quit when you lose interest.