VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo continues with the NRG Esports vs DRX matchup
We have ourselves a clash between two of the best teams from their respective regions in the first round of the lower bracket. Both NRG and DRX have successfully navigated through the group stage, only to experience a devastating loss in the upper quarterfinals. Now, in a high-stakes elimination game, these two teams are about to face each other on the battlefield for the first time. That said, here is a preview of the match with detailed predictions.
NRG Esports
NRG Esports qualified for the playoffs from the group of death, beating T1 and NAVI. Their draw luck did not improve, as they got paired against FNATIC in the opening round of the playoffs bracket. While many predicted the match to be competitive, it ended up being a one-sided affair, with FNATIC dominating the North Americans, winning by 2-0.
Players
Austin “crashies” Roberts
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- ACS: 207.1
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
- Headshot Percentage: 25%
- Average Damage per Round: 134.4
Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.1
- ACS: 220.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
- Headshot Percentage: 20%
- Average Damage per Round: 142
Victor “Victor” Wong
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.04
- ACS: 225.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
- Headshot Percentage: 22%
- Average Damage per Round: 142.4
Pujan “FNS” Mehta
- Role: IGL
- VLR Rating: 0.9
- ACS: 171.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.84
- Headshot Percentage: 18%
- Average Damage per Round: 114.5
Sam “s0m” Oh
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.09
- ACS: 221.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.17
- Headshot Percentage: 25%
- Average Damage per Round: 138.6
Player to Watch
s0m
Most Kills
Victor
Most First Blood
aardis
Most Deaths
FNS
DRX
While the DRX managed to qualify for the playoffs, their current form is a far cry from their usual dominant level. The last encounter with their long-time rival, PRX, in the upper quarterfinals proved to be a one-sided affair, as they were swiftly swept off the server. With their tournament life hanging in the balance, stax must get his team back on back to avoid a crushing elimination.
Players
Kim “stax” Gu-taek
- Role: Initiator/Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- ACS: 200.3
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.18
- Headshot Percentage: 32%
- Average Damage per Round: 128.1
Goo “Rb” Sang-min
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.08
- ACS: 222.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.21
- Headshot Percentage: 24%
- Average Damage per Round: 137.4
Kim “Zest” Gi-seok
- Role: Initiator/Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.02
- ACS: 189.6
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.04
- Headshot Percentage: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 122.8
Byung-chul “BuZz” Yu
- Role: Initiator/Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.16
- ACS: 241.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
- Headshot Percentage: 24%
- Average Damage per Round: 150.1
Kim “MaKo” Myeong-kwan
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.22
- ACS: 231.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.32
- Headshot Percentage: 25%
- Average Damage per Round: 146.5
Player to Watch
MaKo
Most Kills
MaKo
Most First Blood
BuZz
Most Deaths
BuZz
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – NRG Esports vs DRX Predictions
NRG Esports will be through to the next round beating DRX 2-1.
NRG Esports vs DRX – Head-to-Head
NRG Esports 0 – 0 DRX
NRG Esports vs DRX – Maps
- Map 1: Haven
- Map 2: Bind
- Map 3: Split
NRG Esports vs DRX – Score
- Map 1: DRX to win against NRG by +3>
- Map 2: NRG to win against DRX by +2>
- Map 3: NRG to win against DRX by +4<
NRG Esports vs DRX – First-Half Score
- Map 1: Tie
- Map 1: NRG to win against NRG Esports by +2>
- Map 3: NRG Esports to win against DRX by+2>
NRG Esports vs DRX – Pistol Winners
- Map 1: NRG – DRX
- Map 2: DRX – NRG Esports
- Map 3: NRG – NRG
NRG Esports vs DRX – MVP
Victor
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – DRX vs NRG Esports Match Links
DRX vs NRG Esports – Match Time
June 17, 2023 – 23:00 PT // 02:00 ET//
June 18, 2023 – 08:00 CEST
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