Cloud9 vs NRG Esports Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Americas Playoffs

The Cloud9 vs NRG Esports is the final chance of getting a Masters and Champions spot for these squads

These two North American teams have a last shot at making it to Masters Tokyo and Champions 2023 – and it’s this match. Cloud9 and NRG’s Regular Season encounter ended with a 2-1 victory going to C9 – but this series may take a different turn. 

Cloud9

The kings of North America arrived here by eliminating Leviatán in a 2-1 series where rookie player jakee took the MVP spot by crushing the Chilean opposition. Now, they’re facing a familiar opponent who they have beaten in every encounter. Nonetheless, there is going to be a lot at stake and it’s not unlikely to see FiNESSE cook up a great strategy to counter leaf in.

Players

Nathan “leaf” Orf

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.13
• Average Combat Score: 247.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.15
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
• Average Damage per Round: 156.9

Erick “Xeppaa” Bach

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 221.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.9

Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.12
• Average Combat Score: 225.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
• Average Damage per Round: 145.0

Jake “jakee” Anderson

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.00
• Average Combat Score: 217.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.02
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 70%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.3

Dylan “runi” Cade

• Role: Initiator/Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• Average Combat Score: 208.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
• Average Damage per Round: 139.7

Player to Watch

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NRG Esports

With Victor regaining his impeccable form, NRG Esports looked hungry for the win against FURIA and didn’t allow the series to go to a third map. However, their journey isn’t over yet and Cloud9 is going to be the final boss at their chance of reaching Tokyo. We expect FiNESSE to get a Haven pick and work their magic to bring an upset against their fellow North Americans.

Players

Austin “crashies” Roberts

• Role: Sentinel/Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.06
• Average Combat Score: 202.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
• Average Damage per Round: 133.4

Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• Average Combat Score: 230.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
• Average Damage per Round: 147.3

Victor “Victor” Wong

• Role: Controller/Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 221.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
• Average Damage per Round: 140.8

Pujan “FiNESSE” Mehta

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 0.88
• Average Combat Score: 173.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.85
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 69%
• Average Damage per Round: 114.4

Sam “s0m” Oh

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• Average Combat Score: 218.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
• Average Damage per Round: 138.2

Player to Watch

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VCT 2023 Americas Playoffs – Cloud9 vs NRG Esports Predictions

NRG Esports will get their first-ever victory against Cloud9 in this match, ending the match in 2-0.

Cloud9 vs NRG Esports – Head to Head

Cloud9 6 – 0 NRG Esports

Cloud9 vs NRG Esports – Maps

• Map 1: Haven
• Map 2: Lotus
• Map 3: Split

Cloud9 vs NRG Esports – Score

• Map 1: NRG Esports to win with Cloud9>9
• Map 3: NRG Esports to win with Cloud9>11

Cloud9 vs NRG Esports – Top Fragger

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VCT 2023 Americas Playoffs – NRG Esports vs Cloud9 Match Links

• Twitch 
• YouTube

Cloud9 vs NRG Esports – Match Time

May 26, 2023 – 16:00 PT // 19:00 ET // 01:00 CEST