The Guard vs Oxygen Esports Preview & Predictions – VCL NA Challenger Playoffs

The Guard vs Oxygen Esports will see two powerhouses fighting for the lower finals spot

The stakes are high in this pivotal matchup as the winner will advance to the lower bracket finals, bringing them closer to the prestigious VCT Americas: Ascension. However, for the loser, their season will come to an end. The previous encounter between these two teams, which resulted in a 2-1 victory for The Guard, highlighted the teams' equal skill in terms of mechanics and strategic prowess. Before we dive into the rematch, here’s a preview and prediction guide for you.

The Guard

Following their loss to Moist Moguls in the upper semi-finals, The Guard have mounted a solid comeback beating G2 Esports 2-0 in a dominant fashion. However, Oxygen Esports, unlike G2, are in red-hot form right now. Valyn, who continues to prove himself the best fragging IGL in the NA Challengers scene, has to come up with something special in the upcoming showdown to go past Oxygen Esports.

Players

Jacob “valyn” Batio

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 201.9
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.04
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 127.3

Jonah “JonahP” Pulice

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.01
• ACS: 199.3
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.07
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 127.1

Trent “trent” Cairns

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.18
• ACS: 221.8 
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.17
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 149.7

Michael “neT” Bernet

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• ACS: 200.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.17
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 138.1

Ian “tex” Botsch

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• ACS: 227.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 146.7

Player to Watch

JonahP

Oxygen Esports

Oxygen Esports continues their Challengers League run, showing some of the most structured gameplay in the NA scene. Their ability to seamlessly make the perfect utility usage has been remarkable throughout the season. Going up against FaZe, the last match was another showcase of mitch and Co’s tactical acumen. Reduxx's consistent ability to secure first bloods, combined with Skuba's exceptional site shutdowns, ended the match in a comfortable 2-0 victory for Oxygen.

Players

Mitch “mitch” Semago

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 0.95
• ACS: 178.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.84
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 117.0

Logan “skuba” Jenkins

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.01
• ACS: 201.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.15
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 129.3

Rustun “Rustun” Lusk

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 0.87
• ACS: 171.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.84
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 115.0

Yassin “Reduxx” Aboulalazm

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• ACS: 220.3
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.8

Andrew “Verno” Maust

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.16
• ACS: 218.0
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 146.1

Player to Watch

Skuba

VCL NA Challenger Playoffs – The Guard vs Oxygen Esports Predictions

We predict a 2-1 victory by The Guard after a hard-fought battle.

The Guard vs Oxygen Esports- Maps

Map 1: Haven

Map 2: Bind

Map 3: Ascent

The Guard vs Oxygen Esports- Score

Map 1: Oxygen to win with Guard < 10

Map 2: Guard to win with Oxygen > 11

Map 3: Guard to win with Oxygen < 8

The Guard vs Oxygen Esports- Top Fragger

Reduxx

VCL NA Challenger Playoffs – The Guard vs Oxygen Esports Match Links

• Twitch 
• YouTube

The Guard vs Oxygen Esports- Match Time

June 8 – 4 pm PT // 7 pm ET 

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