LOUD vs Paper Rex Preview and Predictions – Valorant Champions 2023

The upper bracket matchups of Valorant Champions 2023 playoffs will continue with the LOUD vs Paper Rex clash

It comes as quite a surprise that LOUD and Paper Rex, despite numerous international event appearances together over the years, are sharing the server for the very first time in this upcoming clash. The stage for their inaugural encounter could not be grander- they’ll be battling it out for a spot in the upper finals. Before you dive into the action, take a moment to check this preview and prediction guide.

LOUD

Following a short stint of off-form, LOUD have reclaimed their status as a dominant force. With three wins in a row against the best teams in the world, the Champion 2022 winners appear determined to defend their title. In their last match, saadhak led his team to a masterful performance, defeating the undisputed best team in the world, FNATIC. This victory secured their spot in the upper semifinals and marked FNATIC’s only second loss of the season.

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Players

Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.97
• Average Combat Score: 192.5

Arthur “tuyz” Vieira

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 172.4

Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 201.9

Felipe “Less” Basso 

• Role: Controller/Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.16
• Average Combat Score: 222.1

Erick “aspas” Santos

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 241.6

Most Kills

Map 1: aspas

Map 2: cauanzin

Map 3: Less

Most Assists

Map 1: tuyz

Map 2: saadhak

Map 3: tuyz

Most Deaths

Map 1: saadhak

Map 2: saadhak

Map 3: cauanzin

Paper Rex

Paper Rex have extended their undefeated record in the Champions 2023, securing the third consecutive 2-0 victory. Their most recent showdown against FUT Esports was a one-sided affair, with the EMEA 3rd seed barely getting a chance throughout the match. However, as they prepare to face LOUD in the upcoming match, the SEA Giants find themselves in an unfamiliar position at this event – regarded as somewhat of an underdog against their toughest competition yet.

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Players

Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• Average Combat Score: 183.5

Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.18
• Average Combat Score: 255.5

Ilya “something” Petrov

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.27
• Average Combat Score: 267.3

Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• Average Combat Score: 219.1

Jing Jie “Jinggg” Wang

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.14
• Average Combat Score: 253.9

Most Kills

Map 1: f0rsaken

Map 2: something

Map 3: Jinggg

Most Assists

Map 1: d4v41

Map 2: d4v41

Map 3: mindfreak

Most Deaths

Map 1: Jinggg

Map 2: something

Map 3: Jinggg

Valorant Champions 2023 – LOUD vs Paper Rex Predictions

We predict LOUD to emerge victorious, taking the closely contested BO3 with a 2-1 scoreline.

LOUD vs Paper Rex – Head-to-Head Record 

LOUD 0 – 0 Paper Rex

LOUD vs Paper Rex Maps 

• Ascent
• Fracture
• Split

Paper Rex vs LOUD Score

• Map 1: Paper Rex to win by +4<
• Map 2: LOUD to win by +3>
• Map 3: LOUD to win by +4<

Paper Rex vs LOUD First Blood

Map 1: aspas

Map 2: something

Map 3: aspas

LOUD vs Paper Rex Most First Kills

Map 1: something

Map 2: something

Map 3: aspas

Paper Rex vs LOUD Top Fragger

Less

LOUD vs Paper Rex Most Clutches

d4v41

Valorant Champions 2023 – LOUD vs Paper Rex Match Links

LOUD vs Paper Rex Match Time

August 19, 2023 – 12:00 PT / 15:00 ET / 21:00 CEST

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