Team Heretics vs FUT Esports Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 EMEA League

The second day of the VCT 2023 EMEA League is starting with Team Heretics and FUT Esports – two underdogs with talented rosters.

Last time, these two teams met each other on a VCT OFF//SEASON event, where FUT Esports underwent a loss against experienced Mixwell and the raw talents of his squadmates. It has been months, and FUT has shown us strength while Team Heretics has been recovering from losses. Therefore, this will be an interesting matchup, as it is impossible to know what to expect!

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Team Heretics 

Team Heretics started 2023 with their newly formed roster, and so far, they have only faced Evil Geniuses on VCT LOCK//IN, where they met with a loss against the North American team. They also had trouble finding their ground on Red Bull Home Ground #3, losing against Team Vitality, Team Liquid, and 100 Thieves. So far, the road has been full of bumps for Mixwell’s squad, and this event is their chance to showcase the power of the new roster.

Players

Wassim “keloqz” Cista

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 233.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.14
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 69.89%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.8

Óscar “mixwell” Colocho

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.10
• Average Combat Score: 231.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.16
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 71.08%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.5

Auni “AvovA” Chahade

• Role: Controller
• The Spike Rating: 1.01
• Average Combat Score: 191.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74.25%
• Average Damage per Round: 122.9

Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 231.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.23
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72.70%
• Average Damage per Round: 148.2

Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.07
• Average Combat Score: 200.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 75.46%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.3

Player to Watch

It’s impossible to argue against keloqz being the team's fragger, and we expect him to amaze us with his incredible Jett plays once again!

FUT Esports

It was interesting to see FUT Esports’ performance in LOCK//IN, where they were able to advance into the Omega – Quarterfinals. Even the loss against 100 Thieves was a close match, as players like qw1 and qRaxs put up a great fight, making it an exciting Bo3. Participating in VCT EMEA, the team has a lot to prove, as their past matches are covered with red.

Players

Buğra “mojj” Kiraz

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 0.98
• Average Combat Score: 204.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.08
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72.85%
• Average Damage per Round: 136.3

Doğukan “qRaxs” Balaban

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.04
• Average Combat Score: 200.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.06
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74.41%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.6

Konur “qw1” Şahin

• Role: Duelist/Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.17
• Average Combat Score: 246.3
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 70.99%
• Average Damage per Round: 150.4

Furkan “MrFaliN” Yeğen

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.10
• Average Combat Score: 216.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 76.39%
• Average Damage per Round: 140.7

Ata “AtaKaptan” Tan

• Role: Controller
• The Spike Rating: 1.18
• Average Combat Score: 221.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.17
• Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74.35%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.1

Player to Watch

If you are familiar with FUT Esports’ fraggers, you know that qw1 likes to put on a show with his fast Neon and Jett plays. 

VCT 2023 EMEA League – Team Heretics vs FUT Esports Predictions

This is anyone’s game, but we are going with FUT Esports as they showed resilience and improvements against 100 Thieves at LOCK//IN, even though the series ended with a loss for the Turkish team.

Maps

We are going to see Icebox, Haven and Ascent based on these teams’ previous vetos and picks.

Score

Map 1: Team Heretics to win with FUT Esports<10

Map 2: FUT Esports to win with Team Heretics>8

Map 3: FUT Esports to win with Team Heretics>11

Series MVP

While the victory will be at FUT’s hand, keloqz will be the hero of his team, scoring the most kills to keep Team Heretics in the game.

VCT 2023 EMEA League – Team Heretics vs FUT Esports Match Link

Day 2 of the VCT 2023 EMEA league will commence at 9 am PT // 12 pm ET // 5 pm CET, with Team Heretics vs FUT Esports starting the day.

Keep an eye on the live broadcast of the Team Heretics vs FUT Esports on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of Valorant Champions Tour EMEA. 

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