FUSION and 9z will meet in the quarter-finals of the VALORANT Challengers Ascension 2023: Americas. The Colombian squad are unremarkable, apart from beating 00NATION.
For their part, 9z have lost every match in a row so far. But we must not forget that the Latin American side have beaten FUSION all season long and also look a little better in terms of names.
In general, I have no faith in the Colombians so far, because their performance has been pretty mediocre on the field. Therefore, I'd opt for a 9z win here.
FUSION uniforms
The first team in the Latin American rankings had a mixed season but recently won the second split of the VALORANT Challengers 2023: Latin America North.
FUSION, on the other hand, failed in the group stage of the VALORANT Challengers Ascension 2023: Americas, here a resounding loss to M80 Esports and The Union.
However, in the play-offs, the Colombian squad decided to surprise with a sensational win over 00NATION, although the guys had come back to square one the day before and rightfully Ledge or The Union.
FUSION's latest results:
- A 0-3 defeat to 9z.
- A 0-2 defeat to M80 Esports.
- A 0-2 defeat at the hands of The Union.
- 2-0 win over 00NATION.
- 0-2 defeat at the hands of The Union.
FUSION's best scores:
- Bind - 100% wins.
- Lotus - 86% wins.
- Haven - 71% wins.
- Ascent - 63% wins.
- Fracture - 60% wins.
- Split - 50% wins.
It should not be forgotten that the Colombian squad is most often denied by the Bind.
Form 9z
The second-ranked Latin American team won both regional splits of VALORANT Challengers 2023: Latin America South, showing some difference.
However, 9z failed in the group stage of VALORANT Challengers 2023: Latin America, where they suffered two resounding defeats to 00NATION and The Guard.
As for Long Congo in the play-offs, here the Latin American squad failed to cope with M80 Esports, once again showing a weak game and flying into the bottom of the championship grid.
Latest results for 9z:
- A 3-0 win over All Knights.
- 3-0 win over FUSION.
- 0-2 defeat at the hands of 00NATION.
- 0-2 defeat for The Guard.
- 0-2 defeat to M80 Esports.
Top 9z:
- Fracture - 86% wins.
- Ascent - 80% wins.
- Pearl - 78% wins.
- Haven - 75% wins.
- Bind - 75% wins.
- Split - 50% wins.
- Lotus - 50% wins.
In turn, the Latin American team does not usually play on the Lotus card.
Meeting statistics FUSION - 9z
The teams have met once this season - 9z (3-0) won at the VALORANT Challengers 2023: Latin America.
Forecast for the match FUSION vs 9z
I personally continue to stand my ground and have no faith in FUSION because the team hasn't brought anything to the championship. It's clear that the Latin American team has also made no marks, but has even beaten the Colombians in their region.
All in all, I don't see any point in playing FUSION, which seems to be the weakest game here. Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on 9z to win.
