FNATIC vs ZETA Division Preview and Predictions – Valorant Champions 2023

The Group C matches of Valorant Champions 2023 continue with the FNATIC vs ZETA Division clash

FNATIC are set to embark on their pursuit of the three-peat as they square off against ZETA Division. While the Masters Tokyo Champions are a massive favorite over the Japanese squad in this encounter, ZETA’s recent form shown in the Pacific LCQ makes them a force to be reckoned with. With that in mind, here is our preview and prediction guide for the matchup.

FNATIC

FNATIC have the opportunity to etch their name onto history as they begin their Valorant Champions 2023 journey. Having already won the previous two International events of the year, Boaster and Co are the biggest favorites to win the year's final major event as well. Moreover, this occasion also presents FNATIC with an opportunity to avenge their exit at the hands of ZETA during the Masters Reykjavik last year, thus adding an extra layer of motivation to have a dominant start to their campaign.

Players

Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.19
• ACS: 221.0

Jake “Boaster” Howlett

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• ACS: 168.9”3

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.16
• ACS: 261.3

Leo “Leo” Jannesson

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.25
• ACS: 206.4

Emir “Alfajer” Beder

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.21
• ACS: 221.7

Most Kills

Map 1: Derke

Map 2: Alfajer

Map 3: Alfajer

Most Assists

Map 1: Leo

Map 2: Boaster

Map 3: Boaster

Most Deaths

Map 1: Boaster

Map 2: Boaster

Map 3: Chronicle

ZETA Division

ZETA failed to qualify for Masters Tokyo despite clinching a spot in the Pacific League playoffs. However, they orchestrated a remarkable turnaround from there and managed to secure their spot in the biggest event of the year through the Pacific LCQ. Although ZETA Division have the bad luck of starting the event with the worst possible pairing, following the dominant run by the Japanese squad in the Last Chance Qualifier, it would be unwise to discredit their chances against FNATIC completely.

Players

Koji “Laz” Ushida

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.02
• ACS: 191.0

Tomoaki “crow” Maruoka

• Role: Initiator/Controller
• VLR Rating: 0.91
• ACS: 168.5

Yuma “Dep” Hashimoto

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• ACS: 230.6

Shota “SugarZ3ro” Watanabe

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.06
• ACS: 199.8

Tenta “TENNN” Asai

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 0.94
• ACS: 205.1

Most Kills

Map 1: Dep

Map 2: Dep

Map 3: SugarZ3ro

Most Assists

Map 1: crow

Map 2: SugarZ3ro

Map 3: SugarZ3ro

Most Deaths

Map 1: Laz

Map 2: Dep

Map 3: Dep

Valorant Champions 2023 – FNATIC vs ZETA Division Predictions

We predict FNATIC to have a flying start to their Champions journey with a 2-0 win.

FNATIC vs ZETA Division – Head-to-Head Record 

FNATIC 1 – 1 ZETA Division

FNATIC vs ZETA Division Maps 

• Lotus
• Fracture
• Split

ZETA Division vs FNATIC Score 

• Map 1: FNATIC to win by +3>
• Map 2: FNATIC to win by +3>

ZETA Division vs FNATIC First Blood 

Map 1: Derke

Map 2: Alfajer

FNATIC vs ZETA Division Most First Kills

Map 1: Derke

Map 2: Derke

ZETA Division vs FNATIC Top Fragger

Derke

FNATIC vs ZETA Division Most Clutches

Chronicle

Valorant Champions 2023 – FNATIC vs ZETA Division Match Links

• Twitch
• YouTube

FNATIC vs ZETA Division Match Time

August 8, 2023 – 15:00 PT / 18:00 ET

August 9, 2023 – 00:00 CEST