Match Prediction: Fnatic - FunPlus Phoenix | VALORANT

FunPlus Phoenix Prediction - Fnatic

VCT 2022 Master Copenhagen is just gaining momentum, and today we will talk about the playoff meeting between two representatives of the European region - Fnatic and FunPlus Phoenix. Previously, the teams had five matches between each other, as a result of which the “Orange” won three times, in turn, the “Phoenixes” won only twice. Now, they will clash again on July 14 in a bo3 format.

Fnatic form

The first team of the European ranking did not feel the rest of the teams at the past VCT 2022 EMEA Stage 2 qualifiers. After finishing the group stage with a score of 5-0, the players continued their dominance in the playoffs, where they met with Guild Esports (2-0). In addition, two meetings against future FPP opponents in the semi-finals of the upper bracket (2-1), and then in the grand final (3-0), ensured the team victory in the qualifiers, and as a result, getting to Masters Copenhagen straight to the playoffs, bypassing group stage.

Fnatic roster

• booster
• Mystical
• Derke
• enzo
• Alfajer
• otom (replacement)

Since the beginning of the year, the team has made many changes to the roster. The main of them was the departure of Magnum, first to the bench, and then completely moving to KOI. After that, the organization signed Enzo, a former member of Alliance. Although he previously played for Fnatic as a substitute, but having shown himself to be an excellent performer on Raze, he was awarded a place in the main roster. In addition, 17-year-old Turkish player Alfajer, a former member of Surreal Esports and part-time champion of VRL 2022 Turkey, also joined the team.

Fnatic map stats

Bind 77% over 57 matches

Haven 68% in 62 matches

Split 60% for 43 matches

Ascent 63% in 32 matches

On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 60% of wins in attack and 58% in defense, Haven 59% of wins for the attack side against 55% for the defense side, Split values \u200b\u200bare equal to 53% of wins for defense and 53% for attack, on Ascent, defense dominates 55% of wins versus 52% for attack.

Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: Derke - Chamber (165), Raze (22), Enzo - Sova (89), Fade (76), Alfajer - Raze (128), Killjoy (37), Mistic - Breach (74), Sage (37), Boaster-Omen (106), Astra (44).

FunPlus Phoenix shape

The past qualifications for the team were not as successful as those of future opponents. After finishing the group stage with a score of 3-2, the players went to the playoffs, where they earned their first victory over Team Liquid (2-0). Further, a difficult meeting with rivals from Fnatic sent the team to the loser (1-2). There, the team was not going to give up so easily, and confidently went through the entire lower bracket, defeating: Acend (2-1), M3 (2-1), Guild Esports (3-0). The last meeting took place in the grand final again against the “Orange”, and again ended in defeat (0-3).

Ultimately, the second place allowed the team to qualify for Master Copenhagen, where, thanks to heavy wins over XERXIA (2-1) and Northeption (2-0), they got a chance to take revenge on their offenders.

Composition FunPlus Phoenix

• ANGE1
• Shao
• Zippan
• SUYGETSU
• ardiss
• SEIDER (loan)

I would like to point out an interesting detail. Previously, club representatives asked Riot to reschedule the meeting to the next day, as the main player SUYGETSU had a number of certain visa problems and could not participate in the match. The organizers did not approve the request of the club, and in the upcoming game, instead of the missing player, SEIDER, whom the team took on loan from Alliance for the duration of the tournament, will play.

FunPlus Phoenix Card Statistics

Bind 68% in 47 matches

Haven 75% in 44 matches

Split 70% for 44 matches

Ascent 76% in 33 matches

On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 60% of wins in attack against 53% in defense, Haven 61% of wins for defense and 55% for attack, Split almost equal results 57% attack and 58% def, Ascent 58% wins for attack and 59% for attack.

Most played heroes in the last 30 days: SUYGETSU - Viper (154), Sage (138), Shao - Fade (311), Sova (94), ardiis - Chamber (440), KAY/O (92), Zyppan - KAY/ O (241), Raze (277), ANGE1 - Omen (306), Yoru (57), SEIDER - Sage (44), Viper (86).

Match prediction

I think Fnatic are the clear favorites of this meeting, even though they did not play in the tournament after the qualifiers in their region, but even without practice they look stronger than their opponents. We also add a forced replacement for FPP here and get the result.

Outcome: Fnatic win.