The Guard vs Moist Moguls Preview & Predictions – VCL NA Challenger Playoffs

The Guard vs Moist Moguls will decide the second upper-finalist of the VCL NA Challenger Playoffs

The Guard taking on the in-form Moist Moguls has to be the most electrifying showdown of the playoffs so far. The two teams have crossed swords only once before, with the Moguls coming out on top after a back-and-forth series. As we head into the rematch, check out this preview and prediction to enjoy the match thoroughly.

The Guard

The Guard have dominated FaZe Clan in the opening round of the playoffs. With a 2-0 win, they have extended their win streak over the fellow Americans to 6-0. However, the true challenge awaits them in the upcoming upper-semi finals matchup as they face off against the Group B champion from Split 2, Moist Moguls.

Players

Jacob “valyn” Batio

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• Average Combat Score: 187.3
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.03
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 124.4

Jonah “JonahP” Pulice

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 196.0
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.03
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 125.1

Trent “trent” Cairns

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.18
• Average Combat Score: 223.4 
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.18
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 151.0

Michael “neT” Bernet

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• Average Combat Score: 201.3
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.17
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 138.6

Ian “tex” Botsch

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 231.4
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.26
• Headshot Percentage: 30%
• Average Damage per Round: 148.0

Player to Watch

tex

Moist Moguls

Proving that their Split 2 performance was no fluke, the Moguls stomped past TSM in their first playoffs matchup. flyuh led his team to a comfortable 2-0 victory with impeccable counter-starting of the opponent on both maps. Considering the current form of Ludwig’s team, we might see a repeat of the result from Split 2.

Players

Brady “thief” Dever

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.06
• Average Combat Score: 191.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.03
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 120.0

Alex “aproto” Protopapas

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 194.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
• Headshot Percentage: 33%
• Average Damage per Round: 129.2

Brock “brawk” Somerhalder

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.1
• Average Combat Score: 196.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.04
• Headshot Percentage: 21%
• Average Damage per Round: 128.7

Tyler “sym” Porter

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• Average Combat Score: 242.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 157.4

Xavier “flyuh” Carlson

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 214.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 138.8

Player to Watch

aproto

VCL NA Challenger Playoffs – The Guard vs Moist Moguls Predictions

The Guard will avenge their loss from Split 2, beating Moist Moguls 2-1

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Maps

• Map 1: Haven
• Map 2: Lotus
• Map 3: Ascent

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Score

• Map 1: MxM to win with Guard < 9
• Map 2: Guard to win with MxM > 11
• Map 3: Guard to win with MxM < 10

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Top Fragger

trent

VCL NA Challenger Playoffs – The Guard vs Moist Moguls Match Links

• Twitch 
• YouTube

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Match Time

June 3 – 4 pm PT // 7 pm ET 

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