Match Prediction: DRX - FunPlus Phoenix | VALORANT

DRX Prediction - FunPlus Phoenix

Fast forward to the quarterfinals of the VCT 2022 Masters Copenhagen lower bracket. Where in the fight for the right to continue their journey in the tournament will meet the representatives of Korea DRX against the Europeans from FunPlus Phoenix. Previously, the teams faced once, resulting in the winner of the Korean club. The match will take place on July 18 in bo3 format.

Form DRX

The DRX players finished the group stage without difficulty (2-0), and then moved on to the playoffs, where they won a difficult victory over Leviatan. Then the team met with representatives of North America OpTic Gaming, which I also reviewed, as a result, the Koreans lost, and now they are on the verge of relegation. To be honest, I did not expect to see the team among the losers, because both in their region and in the group, the players have proven themselves to be confident favorites.

Result of the latest matches at VCT 2022 Masters Copenhagen

Victory over Northeption 2-0

Defeated FunPlus Phoenix 2-1

Victory over Levitan 2-1

Lost to OpTic Gaming 1-2

DRX Card Statistics

Bind 73% over 45 matches

Haven 88% in 66 matches

Split 89% in 46 matches

Ascent 81% in 48 matches

On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 60% of wins in defense and 60% in attack, Haven 65% of wins in attack and 60% in defense, Split 69% of wins in defense vs. 58% in attack, Ascent 63% of wins defending and 60% attacking.

Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: stax - Breach (123) Skye (112), Rb - Jett (193), Neon (97), Zest - Fade (153), Sova (137), BuZz - Chamber (209), Killjoy (139), MaKo-Omen (123), Viper (112).

FunPlus Phoenix shape

The team got into the tournament not without difficulties, thanks to the second place at the last VCT 2022 EMEA Stage 2. In the group stage, the players showed themselves well, having won two victories and only one defeat, just the same from future opponents. After that, they moved on to the playoffs, where the first match was against colleagues from the Fnatic region, and unfortunately for the Phoenixes it was unsuccessful, as a result of relegation to the lower bracket. Another representative of Europe, Guild Esports, was waiting for them in the losers, but this time the FPP participants, albeit with difficulty, managed to win the victory.

Result of the latest matches at VCT 2022 Masters Copenhagen

Victory over Northeption 2-0

Victory over XERXIA 2-1

Defeated Guild Esports 2-1

Lost to DRX 1-2

Lost to Fnatic 0-2

FunPlus Phoenix Card Statistics

Bind 69% in 48 matches

Haven 73% in 45 matches

Split 70% for 44 matches

Ascent 76% in 34 matches

On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 60% of wins in attack against 54% in defense, Haven 59% of wins for defense and 54% for attack, Split almost equal results of 57% attack and 58% def, and also Ascent 58 % of wins for attack and 59% for defense.

Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: SUYGETSU - Viper (166), Sage (136), Shao - Fade (343), Sova (89), ardiis - Chamber (473), KAY/O (88), Zyppan - KAY/ O (260), Raze (287), ANGE1 - Omen (283), Yoru (73), SEIDER - Viper (109), Omen (61).

Match prediction

A meeting of worthy contenders of their group for the right to stay in the tournament. It seems to me that Korean players, albeit a little, are stronger than their opponents, as evidenced by their performance within the region and at the current tournament.

The result is a victory for DRX.