FunPlus Phoenix Prediction - KRU Esports
The group stage of Valorant Champions 2022 ends today. There are two matches left, and now let's talk about the first of them. Representatives of the European region of FunPlus Phoenix will meet in the confrontation with the Argentines from KRU Esports, for the right to reach the playoffs of the World Championship. Previously, the teams met once, in the current tournament, then the Phoenix won. Today they will again have to determine the strongest in the bo3 format.
FunPlus Phoenix shape
From the beginning of the group stage, the team played two matches, the first against future opponents from KRU Esports. Being the favorite, the Europeans won the victory not without difficulty. The first Icebox map was the choice of the Chilean players, and it had the most difficulties, the match dragged on for additional rounds (14-12), and this is quite logical, because the Phoenix played only 29 matches on it. The second map ended without additional rounds, but with a tense struggle (13-10).
The second match was against the North American tops from XSET, and there was something to see. Pearl's first map was XSET's pick and they took on the European club almost effortlessly (13-7). Then FunPlus Phoenix confirmed their choice of Fracture (13-4), the last map was Breeze, and the lack of experience played here. The European team played only 13 matches on it, and the result turned out to be natural, defeat (5-13).
FunPlus Phoenix Card Statistics
- Bind 69% in 52 matches
- Haven 72% in 46 matches
- Split 70% in 46 matches
- Ascent 77% over 35 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 61% of wins for the attack side, against 54% of wins for the defense side, Haven 59% of wins for defense against, 54% of wins for the attack, Split almost equal results of 57% of wins for the offensive, vs. 58% defensive wins, Ascent 59% offensive wins, vs. 59% offensive wins.
Most played heroes in the last 360 days: SUYGETSU - Viper (291), Sage (66), Shao - Fade (430), Sage (106), ardiis - Chamber (408), KAY/O (168), Zyppan - KAY/ O (166), Raze (452), ANGE1 - Omen (264), Brimstone (121), rhyme - Breach (42), KAY/O (22).
KRU Esports Uniform
The team played the first match at Valorant Champions 2022 against future opponents from FunPlus Phoenix, which I wrote about above. Being an outsider, the Chileans lost, but managed to impose a decent fight on Icebox (12-14), Bind (10-13).
In the second match, the team faced the representatives of Thailand - XERXIA, and as a result of 3 maps, pulled out the victory. Having easily defeated opponents on their Icebox map (13-4), KRU players also easily lost to Haven (13-7), chosen by their opponents. The victory on the last map largely depended on luck, and the Chileans were lucky, the third choice was Ascent, on which KRU Esports feel great, as a result, victory (13-6).
KRU Esports Card Statistics
- Bind 78% in 32 matches
- Haven 62% in 45 matches
- Split 78% in 27 matches
- Ascent 66% in 41 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 64% wins for defense, vs. 53% of wins for the defense side, Ascent 58% of wins in defense, against 54% of wins in attack.
Most played heroes in the last 60 days: keznit - Jett (138), Raze (169), delz1k - Viper (125), Omen (136), Mazino - KAY/O (159), Sage (177), NagZ - Chamber (365), Killjoy (56), Klaus-Viper (122), Sova (125).
Match prediction
The last match of the group, where a place in the playoffs is at stake, and this is a great incentive to win for both teams. The meeting promises to be very interesting, with at least three maps and a tense struggle. From the beginning of the season, Phoenix looks better with their victory at Masters Copenhagen, but last year, the Chileans performed well at the World Championship (3-4 place). However, the first match showed us who is now the favorite, and I can assume that the Europeans will snatch victory for the second time.
Outcome: FunPlus Phoenix win
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