Paper Rex vs FNATIC Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo

The Paper Rex vs FNATIC matchup will see two hot favorites battle it out for the upper finals spot

In the upper quarterfinals of the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo, the Pacific League winners are set to take on the LOCK//IN champions. Arguably one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the event, this marks the second time the two teams are locking horns on the international stage. Their previous encounter was during last season’s Masters Copenhagen, where the Singaporeans came out victorious with a 2-0 win. Now as the rematch is ahead of us, here is everything you need to know about it.

Paper Rex

With the star-duelist, something still not making it to Tokyo, Paper Rex’s performance in the Masters was under a lot of speculation. However, despite the absence of something, the Singaporean super team looked unstoppable in the opening round. Going up against the Pacific #2 seed DRX, they got the job done comfortably in two maps. Yet, their toughest challenge awaits in the quarterfinals as they prepare for the FNATIC clash. Playing with a sub against the best team in the world, PRX are considered the underdog in this matchup by fans and pundits alike. 

Players

Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• ACS: 181.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
• KAST: 74%
• Average Damage per Round: 116.4

Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.18
• ACS: 259.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.25
• KAST: 74%
• Average Damage per Round: 163.6

Patiphan “cgrs” Posri

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: N/A
• ACS: 210.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
• KAST: 65%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.4

Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• ACS: 220.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.21
• KAST: 76%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.5

Jing Jie “Jinggg” Wang

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• ACS: 253.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.24
• KAST: 73%
• Average Damage per Round: 163.3

Player to Watch

f0rsaken

Most Kills 

Jinggg

Most First Blood

Jinggg

Most Deaths 

cgrs

FNATIC

Failing to win the EMEA League did little to undermine FNATIC’s status as the best team in the world. Starting their Masters Tokyo campaign against a formidable side like NRG Esports, the European Giants effortlessly outperformed their opponents. In that series, Alfajer and Derke showcased their incredible skills again, contributing significantly to FNATIC's commanding 2-0 triumph. As the upcoming clash against PRX looms, it is expected that this formidable duelist-sentinel duo will once again prove to be the deciding factor, 

Players

Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• ACS: 228.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
• KAST: 75%
• Average Damage per Round: 147.4

Jake “Boaster” Howlett

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 0.96
• ACS: 185.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.92
• KAST: 71%
• Average Damage per Round: 118.8

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• ACS: 254.4
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.22
• KAST: 71%
• Average Damage per Round: 160.0

Leo “Leo” Jannesson

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.26
• ACS: 224.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.28
• KAST: 79%
• Average Damage per Round: 147.9

Emir “Alfajer” Beder

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.2
• ACS: 237.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
• KAST: 73%
• Average Damage per Round: 160.2

Player to Watch

Alfajer

Most Kills 

Derke

Most First Blood

Derke

Most Deaths 

Chronicle

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – Paper Rex vs FNATIC Predictions

In a fiercely competitive BO3, we predict FNATIC to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over PRX.

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Head-to-Head

Paper Rex 1 – 0 FNATIC

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Maps

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

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Score

• Map 1: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +2>
• Map 2: Paper Rex to win against FNATIC by +3<
• Map 3: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +3<

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – First-Half Score

• Map 1: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +3>
• Map 2: Tie
• Map 3: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +2>

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Pistol Winners

• Map 1: FNATIC – FNATIC
• Map 2: PRX – FNATIC
• Map 3: FNATIC – FNATIC

Paper Rex vs FNATIC – MVP

Alfajer

VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – FNATIC vs Paper Rex Match Links

• Twitch
• YouTube

FNATIC vs Paper Rex – Match Time

June 18, 2023 – 23:00 PT

June 19, 2023 –  02:00 ET // 08:00 CEST

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