The highly anticipated FNATIC vs NRG encounter is finally taking place at Masters Tokyo’s Playoffs
It’s surreal to see this matchup finally take place after so much history of these two squads taking place in the international leagues. NRG’s core have enjoyed a long run of being one of the best in the world. On the other hand, FNATIC are currently the scariest teams to face considering their LOCK//IN win and the incredible run at VCT EMEA. Before we make our predictions on this once-in-a-lifetime series, let’s have a look at what both rosters have been up to.
FNATIC
FNATIC went undefeated in VCT EMEA until the Grand Final game, where Liquid proved to be the stronger squad with a 3-1 win. Their head coach, Jacob “mini” Harris, mentioned the tournament’s length being one of the reasons behind the team’s poor form in that match, and now that they had their well-deserving break, we are ready for Boaster and crew to dominate once again. Going against NRG, the Europeans need to have counter-plans ready for FiNESSE’s calls on the other side, as the opposing captain has established himself as one of the best IGLs in the current VALORANT scene.
Players
Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- Average Combat Score: 225.6
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.18
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 145.8
Jake “Boaster” Howlett
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 0.99
- Average Combat Score: 186.2
- Kill-Death Ratio: 0.94
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 119.0
Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.15
- Average Combat Score: 258.0
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.23
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 71%
- Average Damage per Round: 160.9
Leo “Leo” Jannesson
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.23
- Average Combat Score: 223.7
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.27
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 79%
- Average Damage per Round: 145.9
Emir “Alfajer” Beder
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.13
- Average Combat Score: 235.0
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.23
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
- Average Damage per Round: 156.0
Player to Watch
Derke
Most Kills
Derke
Most First Blood
Derke
Most Deaths
Chronicle
NRG
Thanks to the ardiis, Victor and crashies being on top of their game, NRG had a swift 2-0 run in the Group Stage against some of the best squads in the world. Before going into the Playoffs, crashies showed interest in finally going against the likes of FNATIC on stage, and he has been granted his wish in this Bo3. This match will require NRG’s Duelists to be on their best forms to counter the aggression of Derke from the other side.
Players
Austin “crashies” Roberts
- Role: Sentinel/Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.06
- Average Combat Score: 201.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 132.8
Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- Average Combat Score: 230.2
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.4
Victor “Victor” Wong
- Role: Controller/Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- Average Combat Score: 220.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 140.8
Pujan “FiNESSE” Mehta
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 0.88
- Average Combat Score: 173.2
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.85
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 69%
- Average Damage per Round: 114.4
Sam “s0m” Oh
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 217.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 138.0
Player to Watch
Victor
Most Kills
ardiis
Most First Blood
ardiis
Most Deaths
Victor
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – FNATIC vs NRG Predictions
We are going with the kings of the EMEA VALORANT on this one – FNATIC will win the series against NRG with a 2-1 score.
FNATIC vs NRG – Head-to-Head
FNATIC 0 – 0 NRG
FNATIC vs NRG – Maps
- Map 1: Bind
- Map 2: Haven
- Map 3: Split
FNATIC vs NRG – Score
- Map 1: FNATIC to win against NRG by+3>
- Map 2: NRG to win against FNATIC by +2>
- Map 3: FNATIC to win against NRG by+4<
FNATIC vs NRG – First-Half Score
- Map 1: Tie
- Map 2: NRG to win against FNATIC by +2>
- Map 3: FNATIC to win against NRG by+2<
FNATIC vs NRG – Pistol Winners
- Map 1: NRG – NRG
- Map 2: NRG – FNATIC
- Map 3: FNATIC – FNATIC
FNATIC vs NRG – MVP
Derke
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NRG vs FNATIC Match Links
NRG vs FNATIC – Match Time
June 16, 2023 – 20:00 PT // 23:00 ET// June 17, 2023 – 05:00 CEST
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