FunPlus Phoenix Prediction - KRU Esports
We return to the group stage of the Valorant Champions 2022 World Championship. Today we will talk about the second match in group C, between representatives of the northern region of Latin America - KRU Esports, and opponents from Europe represented by FunPlus Phoenix. Previously, the teams did not hold face-to-face meetings, and today they will have to determine the strongest in the bo3 format.
FunPlus Phoenix shape
Let's remember how the teams made it to the World Cup. Top 1 of the European region, had a great season, earning a victory at the first stage of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: EMEA Stage 1 Challengers, the team was about to go to Masters Reykjavik. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the team missed the tournament in Iceland, and received 200 VCT points from Riot as compensation.
The second stage of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: EMEA Stage 2 Challengers ended for Phoenix with a silver contempt and a ticket to Masters Copenhagen, where they were able to win the champion title.
Since the beginning of the season, the team has earned 1200 points and 1st place in the overall standings, which allowed the players to get to Valorant Champions 2022.
Composition FunPlus Phoenix
- ANGE1
- Shao
- Zippan
- SUYGETSU
- ardiss
- rhyme (replacement)
The main game roster has not changed for more than a year, but the organization often resorts to player loans. At the last Masters Copenhagen, SEIDER, an active member of Alliance, played for the team, and before the start of the World Championship, rhyme, who previously played for Gen.G Esports, joined as a replacement.
FunPlus Phoenix Card Statistics
- Bind 69% in 51 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 53% 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 (205), Sage (66), Shao - Fade (370), Sage (80), ardiis - Chamber (365), KAY/O (145), Zyppan - KAY/ O (166), Raze (366), ANGE1 - Omen (277), Brimstone (98), rhyme - Breach (42), KAY/O (22).
KRU Esports Uniform
Unlike opponents, the representatives of Argentina hardly made it to the World Cup. Having earned a victory at the first stage of Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Latin America Stage 1 - Challengers Playoffs, the team went to Masters Reykjavik, from where they were eliminated during the group stage in 11-12th place.
At the second stage of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Latin America Stage 2 - Challengers Playoffs, the situation is similar. The silver medal secured a trip to Masters Copenhagen, where the players were also eliminated after the group stage in 9th-10th place.
After that, the players went to the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: South America Last Chance Qualifier, where they easily passed through the upper bracket, and in the final they beat FURIA Esports with a score of 3-0, thanks to which it went to Valorant Champions 2022.
KRU Esports roster
- Klaus
- Mazino
- NagZ
- delz1k
- keznit
At the beginning of March 2022, the organization signed wait as a replacement, but not living up to expectations, he left the team 2 months later. In addition, leazo joined the team as head coach after the departure of BeTony, as well as ddx as an analyst.
KRU Esports Card Statistics
- Bind 81% in 31 matches
- Haven 64% in 44 matches
- Split 78% in 27 matches
- Ascent 65% for 40 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind 64% wins for defense, vs. 56% wins for attack, Split 61% wins in defense, vs. side of defense, Ascent 58% of wins in defense, against 53% of wins in attack.
Most popular heroes in the last 60 days: keznit - Jett (119), Raze (149), delz1k - Omen (97), Brimstone (89), Mazino - KAY/O (140), Sage (114), NagZ - Chamber (302), Killjoy (56), Klaus-Viper (99), Breach (121).
Match prediction
The favorites of the match are the Europeans, and this is not surprising. I think if it weren't for a combination of circumstances, Masters Reykjavik would have ended the same way as Copenhagen, with the victory of the Phoenixes. Despite the fact that they have a new replacement player, they should be able to handle KRU Esports without difficulty.
Outcome: FunPlus Phoenix win
