Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Preview and Predictions – Valorant Champions 2023

Valorant Champions 2023 continues with the Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix matchup

Evil Geniuses is set to share the server with FunPlus Phoenix for the time ever as the two teams go head-to-head in the 2nd matchup of group B. In this clash, Evil Geniuses, with their remarkable form, are a massive favorite over FPX. Should you seek further insight into the forthcoming matchup, this preview and prediction guide is for you.

Evil Geniuses

Following the dominant run in Americas League and Masters Tokyo, Evil Geniuses enter this event as a prominent frontrunner. The level of Valorant the NA side has shown recently is second only to FNATIC. As they brace for their inaugural clash against the relatively inexperienced FPX in the opening match of Champions 2023, EG are heavily favored to win.

Players

Kelden “Boostio” Pupello

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.01
• ACS: 210.4

Corbin “C0M” Lee

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• ACS: 193.9

Max “Demon1” Mazanov

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 217.5

Alexander “jawgemo” Mor

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.99
• ACS: 207.4

Ethan “Ethan” Arnold

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• ACS: 197.1

Most Kills

Map 1: Demon1

Map 2: Demon1

Map 3: Demon1

Most Assists

Map 1: Ethan

Map 2: C0M

Map 3: C0M

Most Deaths

Map 1: Jawgemo

Map 2: Boostio

Map 3: Ethan

FunPlus Phoenix

FunPlus Phoenix secured their spot in Champions 2023 by clinching 3rd place in the China Qualifier. The org is only the 2nd among the participants to have International Event win under their banner. However, this marks the team's first participation in a major LAN with their revamped Chinese roster. While starting their campaign as a huge underdog against EG, another remarkable Cinderella story by a Chinese team on the global stage is not entirely out of bounds.

Head to LA, aim for the stars!

The Phoenix is back to the Champions🔥#FPXVALORANT #VALORANTChampions pic.twitter.com/h98SDoyWPb

— FPX (@FPX_Esports) July 31, 2023

Players

Zhang “AAAAY” Yang

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• Average Combat Score: 217.4

Zhang “BerLIN” Bo-lin

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• Average Combat Score: 217.1

Tang “TZH” Zhehao

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.95
• Average Combat Score: 185.6

You “Lysoar” Hao Liang

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 201.8

Huang “Yuicaw” Yung-chieh

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• Average Combat Score: 226.0

Most Kills

Map 1: Yuicaw

Map 2: Lysoar

Map 3: AAAAY

Most Assists

Map 1: BerLIN

Map 2: TZH

Map 3: BerLIN

Most Deaths

Map 1: Yuicaw

Map 2: Yuicaw

Map 3: Lysoar

Valorant Champions 2023 – Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Predictions

Our prediction is a comfortable 2-0 win by Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix – Head-to-Head Record 

Evil Geniuses 0 – 0 FunPlus Phoenix

Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Maps 

• Fracture
• Lotus
• Ascent

FunPlus Phoenix vs Evil Geniuses Score 

• Map 1: Evil Geniuses to win by +4>
• Map 2: Evil Geniuses to win by +4>

FunPlus Phoenix vs Evil Geniuses First Blood 

Map 1: Demon1

Map 2: Boostio

Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Most First Kills

Map 1: Demon1

Map 2: Demon1

FunPlus Phoenix vs Evil Geniuses Top Fragger

Demon1

Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Most Clutches

Ethan

Valorant Champions 2023 – FunPlus Phoenix vs Evil Geniuses Match Links

• Twitch
• YouTube

Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix Match Time

August 7, 2023 – 15:00 PT / 18:00 ET

August 8, 2023 – 00:00 CEST