G2 vs Oxygen Preview – Valorant Challengers Leagues NA
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| Author Thealchemist
Oxygen needs an ace up their sleeve as they face fan favorite G2 on the second day of the Mid-Season Face Off.
The newly formed roster of G2 is ready to push back against Oxygen’s defenses on Challengers Leagues NA's Mid-Season Face Off, as they did in Split 1. While Oxygen has shown potential in their recent two wins against Turtle Troop and FaZe Clan, G2’s current form might prove troublesome for mitch’s squad. Here’s all you have to know before the match starts.
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G2 Esports
G2 completed Split 1 as the Group A champion, losing only one series against Turtle Troop. Although their round differential isn’t as great as Group B’s dominators, G2 has been showcasing strength with two former Sentinels players, ShahZaM and dapr.
Players
Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- Average Combat Score: 178.3
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.00
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 77%
- Average Damage per Round: 117.1
Michael “dapr” Gulino
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 207.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.11
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 134.0
Maxim “wippie” Shepelev
- VLR Rating: 1.09
- Average Combat Score: 187.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 117.7
Francis “OXY” Hoang
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- Average Combat Score: 269.3
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.19
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 171.6
Erik “penny” Penny
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 203.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.99
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 132.0
Player to Watch
With 300+ ACS in recent matches, G2’s young gun OXY is ready to deliver another blowing punch with his Jett and Raze plays.
Oxygen Esports
We didn’t expect Oxygen to be on top of FaZe Clan in Group A, but they put their heart out in the recent match against Turtle Troop to rightfully gain that position! While they are considered underdogs in this upcoming match, Oxygen’s recent record of wins can allow them just the right amount of confidence to step into the ring against G2.
Players
Josh “pwny” VanGorder
- VLR Rating: 1.04
- Average Combat Score: 234.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.03
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 148.9
Mitch “mitch” Semago
- VLR Rating: 0.96
- Average Combat Score: 174.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.80
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 78%
- Average Damage per Round: 116.3
Andrew “Verno” Maust
- VLR Rating: 1.11
- Average Combat Score: 213.6
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.17
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.0
Logan “skuba” Jenkins
- VLR Rating: 1.12
- Average Combat Score: 206.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.22
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 79%
- Average Damage per Round: 132.1
Devon “randyySAVAGE” Bréard
- VLR Rating: 0.82
- Average Combat Score: 171.6
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.77
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 65%
- Average Damage per Round: 115.8
Player to Watch
pwny will need to step up against OXY’s aggression with his own to win and give us a great showdown between two well-performing duelists.
Valorant Challengers Leagues NA – G2 vs Oxygen Preview & Predictions
Oxygen’s recent performance will help them get a map but G2 will snatch the victory in a 2-1 fashion.
Maps
G2 will be staying clear of Pearl, and Oxygen will ban Fracture. Oxygen will grab their win at Haven, while G2 works to finish the series with leads at Lotus and Ascent.
Score
Map 1: Oxygen to win with G2 >8.
Map 2: G2 to win with Oxygen <10.
Map 3: G2 to win with Oxygen <12.
Top Fragger
If G2 brings up the pace, there’s no doubt that OXY will show his mechanical skills and continue on his existing track. By no means it’ll be easy as pwny will try to seize this crown on the other side.
Match Links
You can get a hold of this match on Twitch or YouTube at 19:00 ET/00:00 CET/16:00 PT.
Don’t forget to check out our other predictions of the Challengers Leagues NA as the teams fight to advance to the next stage.