Paper Rex vs Global Esports Preview and Predictions- VCT 2023 Pacific League
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| Author Thealchemist
Week 5 of the VCT 2023 Pacific League begins with the highly anticipated Paper Rex vs Global Esports matchup
The stage is all set for the clash of the regions, as the best of SEA, Paper Rex, take on the face of SA Valorant, Global Esports. The past encounters between the teams resulted overwhelmlingly in favor of Paper Rex. However, with the roster revamp of Global Esports, the Indian org is expected to put up a much closer fight. Here is all you need to know about the matchup.
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Paper Rex
Paper Rex have not lived up to people’s expectations in the tournament. Almost halfway through the league stage, the Singaporean team sits in the middle of the standings. After the last week's crushing defeat against DRX, they are going into this matchup with a 2-2 record.
Players
Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart
- Role: Controller
- The Spike Rating: 0.96
- Average Combat Score: 182.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
- Headshot Percentage: 26.6%
- ADR: 119.5
Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto
- Role: Flex
- The Spike Rating: 1.28
- Average Combat Score: 265.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.28
- Headshot Percentage: 26.1%
- ADR: 167.5
Benedict “Benkai” Tan
- Role: Sentinel/Initiator
- The Spike Rating: 0.98
- Average Combat Score: 189.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.11
- Headshot Percentage: 22.3%
- ADR: 126.1
Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee
- Role: Flex
- The Spike Rating: 1.15
- Average Combat Score: 225.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.23
- Headshot Percentage: 26.9%
- ADR: 145
Jing Jie “Jinggg” Wang
- Role: Flex
- The Spike Rating: 1.26
- Average Combat Score: 265.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
- Headshot Percentage: 18.7%
- ADR: 165.7
Player to Watch
d4v41
Global Esports
Global Esports struggled heavily in the early stages of the league, suffering three consecutive losses, but not without putting up a fierce fight in each match. However, the Indian duo’s arrival seems to have brought about a change in luck as Global Esports managed to triumph over Talon Esports in a decisive 2-0 victory last week.
Players
Jordan “AYRIN” He
- Role: IGL
- The Spike Rating: 0.96
- Average Combat Score: 203.3
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.03
- Headshot Percentage: 16.3%
- ADR: 130.1
Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha
- Role: Controller
- The Spike Rating: 1.18
- Average Combat Score: 248.4
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.19
- Headshot Percentage: 22.9%
- ADR: 157.1
Kim “t3xture” Na-ra
- Role: Duelist
- The Spike Rating: 1.21
- Average Combat Score: 256.2
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
- Headshot Percentage: 24.9%
- ADR: 157.8
Ganesh ‘SkRossi' Gangadhar
- Role: Flex
- The Spike Rating: 1.31
- Average Combat Score: 274.9
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.34
- Headshot Percentage: 24.8%
- ADR: 165.9
Park “Bazzi” Jun-ki
- Role: Initiator
- The Spike Rating: 1.14
- Average Combat Score: 226.7
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.21
- Headshot Percentage: 15.7%
- ADR: 140.6
Player to Watch
Bazzi
Paper Rex vs Global Esports Predictions- VCT 2023 Pacific League
We predict a 2-1 win by Paper Rex after a highly contested BO3.
Paper Rex vs Global Esports Maps
- Map 1: Split
- Map 2: Pearl
- Map 3: Lotus
Paper Rex vs Global Esports Score
- Map 1: PRX wins with GE > 11
- Map 2: GE wins with PRX < 10
- Map 3: PRX wins with GE < 10
Paper Rex vs Global Esports Series MVP
Jinggg
VCT 2023 Pacific League- Paper Rex vs Global Esports Match Link
Paper Rex vs Global Esports Match Time
April 22 – 17:00 KST / 10:00 CET / 01:00 PST
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