FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo

The first-ever FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses encounter will bring together two of the strongest teams of Masters Toyko in an exciting head-to-head battle

This Upper Final series will be one of the most exciting games we will see at this event, as two of the most dominant teams right now in Tokyo will battle it out for a spot in the Grand Final. FNATIC and EG haven’t lost a single map so far, and the North Americans’ run has been more impressive, considering their unbelievable Cinderella tale from VCT Americas. Before we get ready to watch this eye candy of a Bo3, let’s predict which squad will secure the top 2 spots. 

FNATIC

FNATIC didn’t have any problem at all overpowering the Pacific champions, who arrived with a substitute. Derke and Chronicle had excellent forms in the match, and the squad’s Lotus is going to be hard to counter for their opposition. EG will be the most challenging contender for FNATIC so far, especially considering their undefeated run from the Group Stage. Therefore, we are expected Boaster to work overtime to prepare hard anti-strats to stand a chance in this battle.

Players

Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 226.3
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.18
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
• Average Damage per Round: 146.1

Jake “Boaster” Howlett

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 0.99
• Average Combat Score: 186.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.94
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
• Average Damage per Round: 119.0

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• Average Combat Score: 258.0
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.23
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 71%
• Average Damage per Round: 161.0

Leo “Leo” Jannesson

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.23
• Average Combat Score: 223.0
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.27
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 79%
• Average Damage per Round: 145.4

Emir “Alfajer” Beder

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 234.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.24
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
• Average Damage per Round: 155.9

Player to Watch

Derke

Most Kills 

Derke

Most First Blood

Derke

Most Deaths 

Chronicle

Evil Geniuses

The North Americans secured the top three spots at Masters Tokyo through their victory against Liquid, where they enjoyed another 2-0 series with continuing the dominating form on Fracture. However, we don’t see FNATIC allowing the map to go through in the veto process, and therefore, EG will have to prepare a strong side on the rest of the maps. With Boostio in stellar form accompanied by talented players, they might be the first team to stop the Europeans in Tokyo.

Players

Kelden “Boostio” Pupello

• Role: Sentinel/Controller
• VLR Rating: 0.99
• Average Combat Score: 223.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 69%
• Average Damage per Round: 144.3

Corbin “C0M” Lee

• Role: Initiator/Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• Average Combat Score: 197.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.02
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.6

Max “Demon1” Mazanov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 239.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
• Average Damage per Round: 157.7

Alexander “jawgemo” Mor

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.01
• Average Combat Score: 221.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.00
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 70%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.4

Ethan “Ethan” Arnold

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• Average Combat Score: 205.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.04
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
• Average Damage per Round: 131.9

Player to Watch

Boostio

Most Kills 

Boostio

Most First Blood

Demon1

Most Deaths 

Demon1

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses Predictions

The North Americans will likely continue their streak of wins at Masters Tokyo, but FNATIC will be able to take a map off EG.

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – Head-to-Head

FNATIC 0 – 0 Evil Geniuses

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – Maps

• Lotus
• Split
• Ascent

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – Score

• Map 1: FNATIC to win against Evil Geniuses by +3>
• Map 2: Evil Geniuses to win against FNATIC by +4>
• Map 3: Evil Geniuses to win against FNATIC by +2>

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – First-Half Score

• Map 1: FNATIC to win against Evil Geniuses by +4>
• Map 2: Evil Geniuses to win against FNATIC by +2>
• Map 3: FNATIC to win against Evil Geniuses by +2>

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – Pistol Winners

• Map 1: FNATIC – FNATIC
• Map 2: FNATIC – Evil Geniuses 
• Map 2: Evil Geniuses – Evil Geniuses

FNATIC vs Evil Geniuses – MVP

Boostio

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – Evil Geniuses vs FNATIC Match Links

• Twitch
• YouTube

Evil Geniuses vs FNATIC – Match Time

June 20, 2023 – 20:00 PT // 23:00 ET// June 21, 2023 – 05:00 CEST