Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Americas League

Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports will see two teams from opposite ends of the standings battle it out

We have previously witnessed Cloud9 and KRÜ Esports cross swords during the off-season. In the Red Bull Home Ground event, they faced off against each other twice, and North Americans emerged victorious on both occasions. Now as they prepare to lock horns at the grand stage of the VCT 2023 Americas League, Cloud9 is heavily favored considering their recent form.

Cloud9

Cloud9 are playing the most impressive Valorant in the Americas. They share first place with the Brazilian powerhouse, LOUD, with a 7-1 record. Despite having a better round and map differential than the VCT 2022 Champions, they are placed 2nd in the standings due to the head-to-head record. Last week was another dominant showcase of C9’s indomitable form as they blew a strong side like Leviatán off the server, winning 2-0.

Players

Nathan “leaf” Orf

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.26
• ACS: 255.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.22
• Headshot Percentage: 22.6%
• Average Damage per Round: 160.1

Erick “Xeppaa” Bach

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• ACS: 229.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 20.6%
• Average Damage per Round: 144.8

Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.26
• ACS: 231.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.23
• Headshot Percentage: 19.5%
• Average Damage per Round: 150.1

Jake “jakee” Anderson

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 231.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.15
• Headshot Percentage: 29.1%
• Average Damage per Round: 145.1

Dylan “runi” Cade

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.1
• ACS: 212.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.18
• Headshot Percentage: 25.1%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.1

Player to Watch

Zellsis

KRÜ Esports

After eight consecutive losses, this week’s matchup is KRÜ’s last chance to save face by avoiding the embarrassment of remaining winless in an eight-week-long event. However, the Chilean squad has the worst possible pairing for the final game of the league stage as they go up against the in-from Cloud9. Considering KRÜ’s collapse last week against Sentinels, a comparatively weaker NA team, a win against C9 seems unlikely.

Players

Angelo “keznit” Mori

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.3
• ACS: 246.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.35
• Headshot Percentage: 18%
• Average Damage per Round: 150.1

Juan Pablo “NagZ” Lopez Miranda

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• ACS: 230.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.3
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.5

Marco “Melser” Amaro

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.00
• ACS: 189.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.00
• Headshot Percentage: 20%
• Average Damage per Round: 129.5

Nicolas “Klaus” Ferrari

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.73
• ACS: 170
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.77
• Headshot Percentage: 21%
• Average Damage per Round: 110.7

Carlos “axeddy” Galvão

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.85
• ACS: 175.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.76
• Headshot Percentage: 17%
• Average Damage per Round: 111.4

Player to Watch

NagZ

VCT 2023 Americas League – Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports Predictions

Cloud9 will stomp past KRÜ Esports with a 2-0 win.

Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports – Maps

• Haven
• Bind
• Lotus

Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports – Score

• Map 1: C9 to win with KRÜ > 10
• Map 2: C9 to win with KRÜ < 6

Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports – Top Fragger

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VCT 2023 Americas League – KRÜ Esports vs Cloud9 Match Links

• Twitch 
• YouTube

Cloud9 vs KRÜ Esports – Match Time

May 19, 2023 – 12:00 PT // 15:00 ET // 21:00 CEST