diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/multiplay_gamerules.cpp b/regamedll/dlls/multiplay_gamerules.cpp
index dbceda681..41dd7496a 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/multiplay_gamerules.cpp
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/multiplay_gamerules.cpp
@@ -5421,7 +5421,7 @@ void CHalfLifeMultiplay::GiveDefuserToRandomPlayer()
 	for ( int i = 0; i < iDefusersToGive && i < candidates.Count(); ++i )
 	{
 		CBasePlayer *pPlayer = candidates[i];
-		Assert( pPlayer && pPlayer->m_iTeam != CT && pPlayer->IsAlive() );
+		Assert( pPlayer && pPlayer->m_iTeam == CT && pPlayer->IsAlive() );
 
 		pPlayer->GiveDefuser();
 		ClientPrint(pPlayer->pev, HUD_PRINTCENTER, "#Got_defuser");