The Guard vs G2 Esports Preview & Predictions – VCL NA Split 2

The Guard vs G2 Esports will see two of the most star-studded NA teams battle it out

The final week of the VCL NA Split 2 features a highly anticipated matchup between The Guard and G2 Esports. The stage is set for The Guard to avenge their heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of G2 during the lower bracket finals in the Mid-season Face Off. Let us delve deep into the matchup to equip you with insights into the teams that will help you enjoy the showdown fully.

The Guard

While The Guard may not be the wrecking ball from last season, their consistency throughout the season has been remarkable. After two podium finishes in the previous two VCL events, valyn and Co are on their way to another strong league stage performance with 3 wins and 1 loss. As they approach the final group stage match, The Guard find themselves as an overwhelming favorite against a G2 Esports squad struggling to find its form.

Players

Jacob “valyn” Batio

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• ACS: 198.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.03
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 125.6

Jonah “JonahP” Pulice

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.1
• ACS: 196.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.05
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 125.5

Trent “trent” Cairns

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 220.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.18
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 149.4

Michael “neT” Bernet

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• ACS: 204.4
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.21
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.4

Ian “tex” Botsch

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.2
• ACS: 225.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 145.9

Player to Watch

neT

G2 Esports

With a 0-4 record, G2 Esports are going into the matchup to avoid the embarrassment of finishing the league stage winless. The team is certainly going through some internal issues. There is no other explanation for the gigantic drop in form all of a sudden.

Players

Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• ACS: 197.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 128.9

Michael “dapr” Gulino

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.01
• ACS: 201.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
• Headshot Percentage: 19%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.7

Maxim “wippie” Shepelev

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• ACS: 192.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.57
• Headshot Percentage: 20%
• Average Damage per Round: 125.9

Francis “OXY” Hoang

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• ACS: 240.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
• Headshot Percentage: 23%
• Average Damage per Round: 155.6

Erik “penny” Penny

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 0.96
• ACS: 186.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.92
• Headshot Percentage: 19%
• Average Damage per Round: 121.7

Player to Watch

ShahZaM

VCL NA Split 2 – The Guard vs G2 Esports Predictions

We predict The Guard to win with relative ease, beating G2 Esports 2-0.

The Guard vs G2 Esports- Maps

• Haven
• Lotus
• Ascent

The Guard vs G2 Esports- Score

Map 1: TGRD to win with G2 > 11

Map 2: TGRD to win with G2 < 8

The Guard vs G2 Esports- Top Fragger

tex

VCL NA Split 2 – The Guard vs G2 Esports Match Links

• Twitch 
• YouTube

The Guard vs G2 Esports- Match Time

May 17 – 2 pm PT // 5 pm ET 

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