FNATIC vs Team Liquid Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 EMEA Playoffs

Get ready to watch FNATIC vs Team Liquid in the upper finals of the VCT 2023 EMEA Playoff

A momentous clash awaits as FNATIC take on Team Liquid in a highly anticipated upper bracket finals matchup. The rivalry between FNATIC and Team Liquid represents the pinnacle of competition in their region. The two teams have played each other numerous times, both on the regional and international stages. The LOCK//IN champions currently have the edge in the H2H with five wins and three losses.

FNATIC

FNATIC have been an unstoppable force, riding a remarkable 20-match winning streak and establishing an aura of invincibility on the server. Although they encountered a rare map loss this week against FUT Esports, how they mounted a comeback from there and secured their Tokyo ticket was astonishing. With absolute mastery, derke and the FNATIC squad showcased their brilliance, leaving their Turkish opponents utterly overwhelmed and managing to concede only three rounds throughout two maps.

Players

Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 230.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 149.7

Jake “Boaster” Howlett

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.00
• ACS: 185
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.97
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 122.9

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.2
• ACS: 260.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.24
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 162.7

Leo “Leo” Jannesson

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.29
• ACS: 235.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.3
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 148.2

Emir “Alfajer” Beder

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.21
• ACS: 240.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 162.1

Player to Watch

Chronicle

Team Liquid

Team Liquid have already secured their spot in Masters Tokyo with a resounding victory over NAVI. With this win, they have become the organization with the most international event appearances from Europe. The Liquid Boys are showing exceptional form this season. The match against NAVI proved their superior tactical prowess, leaving spectators in awe. However, despite their achievements, Team Liquid will enter the upper finals against FNATIC as significant underdogs, facing the daunting task of overcoming the best team in the world.

Players

Dom “soulcas” Sulcas

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.99
• ACS: 163.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.9
• Headshot Percentage: 31%
• Average Damage per Round: 103.1

Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.12
• ACS: 225.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.16
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.2

Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin

• Role: Controller/Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 230.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.3
• Headshot Percentage: 30%
• Average Damage per Round: 152.1

Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.3
• ACS: 255.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.44
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 156.6

Igor “Redgar” Vlasov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.92
• ACS: 175.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.89
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 118.5

Player to Watch

nAtsu

VCT 2023 EMEA League – FNATIC vs Team Liquid Predictions

We predict FNATIC to beat Team Liquid and reach the grand finals of VCT EMEA.

FNATIC vs Team Liquid – Head-to-Head Record

Team Liquid 3 – 5 FNATIC

FNATIC vs Team Liquid – Maps

• Map 1: Haven
• Map 2: Fracture
• Map 3: Bind

FNATIC vs Team Liquid – Score

• Map 1: FNATIC to win with Liquid < 10
• Map 2: FNATIC to win with Liquid < 10

FNATIC vs Team Liquid – Top Fragger

derke

VCT 2023 EMEA League – FNATIC vs Team Liquid Match Links

• YouTube
• Twitch 

FNATIC vs Team Liquid – Match Time

May 26, 2023 – 08:00 PT // 11:00 ET // 17:00 CEST