NRG Esports vs T1 Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo

The NRG Esports vs T1 matchup will see one team qualify for the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo playoffs

The enthusiasm among fans is soaring for this upcoming clash between NRG Esports and T1 as the teams go up against each other for the first time. Winning the opening match of the event, both teams are coming into this matchup with a lot of confidence. So, prepare yourself to witness an exhilarating showcase of Valorant skills, where you can expect to witness top-tier gameplay from both sides. 

NRG Esports

NRG Esports had the worst possible first-round pairing of the group stage. With themselves being one of the top favorites of the tournament, taking on the European Giants, NAVI, it was considered anyone’s game. Proving all the pre-match predictions true, the B03 between two superteams was a burn-barner and FNS eventually led his team to victory after a grueling battle across three thrilling maps.

Players

Austin “crashies” Roberts

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 207.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 25%
• Average Damage per Round: 134.9

Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 220.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
• Headshot Percentage: 20%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.8

Victor “Victor” Wong

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• ACS: 225.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.11
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 144.1

Pujan “FNS” Mehta

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.92
• ACS: 172
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.83
• Headshot Percentage: 18%
• Average Damage per Round: 116.8

Sam “s0m” Oh

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• ACS: 205.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.16
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.4

Player to Watch

victor

T1

T1 did not have the smooth sailing many predicted they would have in their group A opening matchup against EDward Gaming. After a hard-fought BO3, T1 managed to close out the series, thanks to Sayaplayer dropping up 64 kills in three maps. As the Korean team now gears up to face NRG, they find themselves in the underdog position, with expectations stacked against them.

Players

Son “xeta” Seon-ho

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.13
• ACS: 201.4
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.3

Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• ACS: 227.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.15
• Headshot Percentage: 23%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.2

Ha “Sayaplayer” Jung-woo

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.13
• ACS: 232.2
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.21
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 149.0

Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 0.93
• ACS: 170.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.86
• Headshot Percentage: 23%
• Average Damage per Round: 108.1

Joseph “ban” Seungmin

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 229.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.15
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.5

Player to Watch

Sayaplayer

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NRG Esports vs T1 Predictions

We predict NRG Esports to qualify for the playoffs with a 2-0 win over T1.

NRG Esports vs T1 – Maps

• Fracture
• Lotus
• Haven

NRG Esports vs T1 – Score

• Map 1: NRG to win with T1 > 11
• Map 2: NRG to win with T1 > 9

NRG Esports vs T1 – Top Fragger

ardiis

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – T1 vs NRG Esports Match Links

• YouTube
• Twitch 

NRG Esports vs T1 – Match Time

June 12 – 8 pm PT // 11 pm ET

June 13 – 5 am CEST

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