NRG Esports vs NAVI Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo

The upcoming NRG Esports vs NAVI clash will see the two juggernauts together on the server for the first time

NRG Esports taking on NAVI is easily the most compelling matchup of the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo group stage. On top of being among the very best in their respective regions, both teams are a huge crowd-favorite, making the upcoming clash a highly anticipated showdown. Here is a preview and prediction guide to help you enjoy the encounter.

NRG Esports

After an awful start to the VCT Americas League with three losses in the first four matches, NRG managed to turn things around in the latter half of the league stage, winning all of the last five games. Their success continued in the playoffs, where they advanced to the grand finals, only to be defeated by the formidable LOUD team. As they enter the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo event, NRG, led by their experienced IGL FNS and his talented teammates, is regarded as one of the strongest contenders from the Americas region.

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Players

Austin “crashies” Roberts

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• ACS: 207.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 25%
• Average Damage per Round: 135.8

Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.06
• ACS: 218.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.08
• Headshot Percentage: 19%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.6

Victor “Victor” Wong

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• ACS: 224.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
• Headshot Percentage: 22%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.1

Pujan “FNS” Mehta

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.9
• ACS: 171.7
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.81
• Headshot Percentage: 18%
• Average Damage per Round: 116.0

Sam “s0m” Oh

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.12
• ACS: 206.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.17
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.5

Player to Watch

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NAVI

NAVI secured their spot in the Masters Tokyo tournament thanks to the additional slot allocated to the EMEA region. However, their journey to qualification was less impressive than initially anticipated. Despite finishing in 4th place in the EMEA League, their performance fell short of the high expectations set for them at the beginning of the season. As ANGE1 leads his team into Tokyo, there is a sense that their aura of invincibility has diminished somewhat, leaving them with something to prove against NRG Esports.

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Players

Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• ACS: 200.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.23
• Headshot Percentage: 35%
• Average Damage per Round: 131.0

Kirill “ANGE1” Karasiow

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.93
• ACS: 192.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.91
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 123.1

Mehmet Yağız “cNed” İpek

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• ACS: 229.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 150.8

Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.07
• ACS: 198.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.13
• Headshot Percentage: 33%
• Average Damage per Round: 134.7

Pontus “Zyppan” Eek

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.11
• ACS: 202.4
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.06
• Headshot Percentage: 33%
• Average Damage per Round: 133.7

Player to Watch

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VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NRG Esports vs NAVI Predictions

In what promises to be a fiercely contested matchup, we predict NAVI to emerge victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win over NRG Esports.

NRG Esports vs NAVI – Maps

• Ascent
• Lotus
• Fracture

NRG Esports vs NAVI – Score

• Map 1: NRG to win with NAVI < 10
• Map 2: NAVI to win with NRG < 10
• Map 3: NAVI to win with NRG > 11

NRG Esports vs NAVI – Top Fragger

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VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NAVI vs NRG Esports Match Links

NRG Esports vs NAVI – Match Time

June 11 – 8 pm PT // 11 pm ET

June 12 – 5 am CEST

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