Forecast FunPlus Phoenix - XERXIA
We continue to consider matches within the VCT 2022 Stage 2 Masters Copenhagen. The second day will bring us an interesting confrontation between FunPlus Phoenix and XERXIA. Both teams are top 2 in the overall ranking of their regions, and have not previously met each other. bo3 match format.
FunPlus Phoenix shape
Representatives of the European region fought well at the past VCT 2022 EMEA Stage 2, thanks to which they earned one of three slots for the tournament. The players went through the group stage with a total score of 3-2, which ensured that they got into the playoffs. In the first match of the quarter-finals of the upper bracket, the team faced Team Liquid, as a result of which they won a difficult victory (2-1). But then the future winners of the Fnatic qualifiers were waiting for them, and this match was beyond the strength of the FPP players (1-2), as a result of the relegation to the loser. However, the team was not going to give up easily, and showed an excellent streak consisting of three victories, thanks to which they advanced to the grand final. Where Fnatic were waiting for them again, and although the outcome of the match ended in defeat (0-3), this did not prevent the club from getting to Masters Copenhagen from second place. It is worth noting that the club could have had problems with leaving for Copenhagen at least ANGE1, but apparently, the captain will still be present at the tournament venue in Denmark.
Composition FunPlus Phoenix
- ANGE1
- Shao
- Zippan
- SUYGETSU
- ardiss
The team's roster is quite stable and has not changed since the beginning of the year. The only replacement was with baddyG, now a member of Team Vitality, who was signed by the club for one month. I would like to note that he did an excellent job with his role and helped the team win first place at the past VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 1. SUYGETSU stands out the most from the main roster, preferring Viper to other heroes, it is on it that it most often shows the best results among all participants.
Result of the last 5 matches
- Victory over Guild Esports 3-0
- Defeated Acend 2-1
- Defeated M3 2-1
- Lost to Fnatic 0-3
- Lost to Fnatic 1-2
FunPlus Phoenix Card Statistics
Bind 67% in 46 matches
Haven 74% in 42 matches
Split 70% for 44 matches
Ascent 77% in 31 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind dominates attack 61% wins against 54% defense, Haven 62% wins for defense and 55% for offense, Split almost equal results 58% attack and 59% def, Ascent 61% wins for defense and 58% for offense.
Most played heroes in the last 30 days: SUYGETSU - Viper (176), Sage (138), Shao - Fade (220), Sova (94), ardiis - Chamber (314), KAY/O (85), Zyppan - KAY/ O (200), Raze (208), ANGE1 - Omen (263), Viper (45).
Form XERXIA
The second team of the Asia-Pacific rating confidently made it to the tournament from the past VCT 2022 APAC Stage 2 qualifiers. Their situation is similar to their future rivals: the team left the group in second place, after which they went to the playoffs, where in the first match of the upper bracket quarterfinals met with Team Secret. The meeting ended in defeat (1-2), as a result of which the club went to the loser. In the lower bracket, the players showed an incredible performance, winning four subsequent matches and achieving a slot in the grand final, where PaperRex were already waiting for them. Although the match ended for the XERXIA participants with a defeat (0-3), the second place allowed them to go to Masters Copenhagen.
Composition XERXIA
- foxz
- sushiboys
- scary
- crws
- Surf
Although the roster was created relatively recently, on January 17 of this year, the players do not have problems with communication, because earlier almost all members supported X10. Even Surf, who is a completely new player on the professional scene, has perfectly joined the team and shows a high-class game on Jett.
Result of the last 5 matches
- Defeated Team Secret 2-1
- Victory over ONIC G 2-0
- Defeated BLEED 2-0
- Defeated BOOM Esports 2-1
- Lost to Paper Rex 0-3
XERXIA card statistics
Haven 70%for 20 matches
Ascent 79% in 19 matches
Icebox 70% for 23 matches
Breeze 69% in 13 matches
On their maps, the team plays better for attack: Haven 65% of victories in offense against 50% in defense, Icebox 59% of victories for the attack side and 51% for the defense side, Breeze 56% of victories attacking and 50% defending, while defense prevails on Ascent 63% of wins against 58% in attack.
Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: foxz - Sova (268), Skye (79), sScary - Viper (219), Astra (165), Sushiboy - Killjoy (232), Fade (52), Surf - Jett (267), Chamber (152), Crws - KAY/O (148), Sage (119).
Match prediction
An interesting confrontation should turn out, because both teams are top 2 in their regions. In my opinion, the European team looks more reliable, so I will give my vote for them.
The result is the victory of FunPlus Phoenix.
