NAVI vs EDward Gaming Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo

VCT 2023 Master Tokyo continues with the NAVI vs EDward Gaming matchup

In a clash where the stakes couldn't be higher, NAVI and EDward Gaming find themselves on the brink of elimination from the Masters Tokyo. A loss in this matchup would force them to bid farewell to their dreams and return home. As fate would have it, these two formidable teams are preparing to face each other for the first time. With such anticipation surrounding this encounter, let's delve into a comprehensive preview and prediction guide for this showdown.

NAVI

Having suffered a loss in the opening round against NRG Esports, NAVI are now in a must-win situation in their upcoming clash against EDward Gaming. On paper, NAVI holds the position of the favored team, but recent results have given their fans cause for concern. With four losses in their last five matches, the team's current form is quite shaky.

Players

Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 200.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
• Headshot Percentage: 34%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.1

Kirill “ANGE1” Karasiow

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.92
• ACS: 191.2
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.90
• Headshot Percentage: 31%
• Average Damage per Round: 120.2

Mehmet Yağız “cNed” İpek

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.12
• ACS: 229.2
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.14
• Headshot Percentage: 25%
• Average Damage per Round: 152.2

Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• ACS: 196.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 31%
• Average Damage per Round: 131.1

Pontus “Zyppan” Eek

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.1
• ACS: 202.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.02
• Headshot Percentage: 30%
• Average Damage per Round: 132.2

Player to Watch

Suygetsu

EDward Gaming

The notion that EDward Gaming would be an easy opponent to overcome was dispelled in their opening-round game against T1. Despite falling short, the Chinese team showcased incredible resilience. Smoggy's exceptional performance served as a testament to the team's capabilities, as they came within an inch of causing an upset. This outstanding showcase of skill and determination will boost EDward Gaming's confidence as they prepare to face NAVI in the crucial elimination game.

Players

Wang “nobody” Senxu

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• ACS: 208.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 136.2

Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.22
• ACS: 276.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.32
• Headshot Percentage: 20%
• Average Damage per Round: 163.8

Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.13
• ACS: 202.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.18
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 133.7

Haodong “Haodong” Guo

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• ACS: 183.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 117.2

Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• ACS: 238.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.28
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 153.2

Player to Watch

Smoggy

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NAVI vs EDward Gaming Predictions

NAVI will live to see another day, beating EDward Gaming 2-0.

NAVI vs EDward Gaming – Head-to-Head

NAVI 0 – 0 EDward Gaming

NAVI vs EDward Gaming – Maps

• Map 1: Fracture
• Map 2: Split
• Map 3: Pearl

NAVI vs EDward Gaming – Score

• Map 1: NAVI to win with EDG > 10
• Map 2: NAVI to win with EDG < 9

NAVI vs EDward Gaming – Top Fragger

cNed

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – EDward Gaming vs NAVI Match Links

• Twitch
• YouTube

NAVI vs EDward Gaming – Match Time

June 13 – 2 am PT // 5 am ET // 11 am CEST

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