The Paper Rex vs FNATIC matchup will see two hot favorites battle it out for the upper finals spot
In the upper quarterfinals of the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo, the Pacific League winners are set to take on the LOCK//IN champions. Arguably one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the event, this marks the second time the two teams are locking horns on the international stage. Their previous encounter was during last season’s Masters Copenhagen, where the Singaporeans came out victorious with a 2-0 win. Now as the rematch is ahead of us, here is everything you need to know about it.
Paper Rex
With the star-duelist, something still not making it to Tokyo, Paper Rex’s performance in the Masters was under a lot of speculation. However, despite the absence of something, the Singaporean super team looked unstoppable in the opening round. Going up against the Pacific #2 seed DRX, they got the job done comfortably in two maps. Yet, their toughest challenge awaits in the quarterfinals as they prepare for the FNATIC clash. Playing with a sub against the best team in the world, PRX are considered the underdog in this matchup by fans and pundits alike.
Players
Aaron “mindfreak” Leonhart
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- ACS: 181.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
- KAST: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 116.4
Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.18
- ACS: 259.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.25
- KAST: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 163.6
Patiphan “cgrs” Posri
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: N/A
- ACS: 210.1
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.1
- KAST: 65%
- Average Damage per Round: 141.4
Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- ACS: 220.2
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.21
- KAST: 76%
- Average Damage per Round: 142.5
Jing Jie “Jinggg” Wang
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- ACS: 253.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.24
- KAST: 73%
- Average Damage per Round: 163.3
Player to Watch
f0rsaken
Most Kills
Jinggg
Most First Blood
Jinggg
Most Deaths
cgrs
FNATIC
Failing to win the EMEA League did little to undermine FNATIC’s status as the best team in the world. Starting their Masters Tokyo campaign against a formidable side like NRG Esports, the European Giants effortlessly outperformed their opponents. In that series, Alfajer and Derke showcased their incredible skills again, contributing significantly to FNATIC’s commanding 2-0 triumph. As the upcoming clash against PRX looms, it is expected that this formidable duelist-sentinel duo will once again prove to be the deciding factor,
Players
Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.17
- ACS: 228.9
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
- KAST: 75%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.4
Jake “Boaster” Howlett
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 0.96
- ACS: 185.9
- Kill-Death Ratio: 0.92
- KAST: 71%
- Average Damage per Round: 118.8
Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- ACS: 254.4
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.22
- KAST: 71%
- Average Damage per Round: 160.0
Leo “Leo” Jannesson
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.26
- ACS: 224.5
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.28
- KAST: 79%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.9
Emir “Alfajer” Beder
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.2
- ACS: 237.6
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.25
- KAST: 73%
- Average Damage per Round: 160.2
Player to Watch
Alfajer
Most Kills
Derke
Most First Blood
Derke
Most Deaths
Chronicle
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – Paper Rex vs FNATIC Predictions
In a fiercely competitive BO3, we predict FNATIC to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over PRX.
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Head-to-Head
Paper Rex 1 – 0 FNATIC
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Maps
- Map 1: Fracture
- Map 2: Bind
- Map 3: Split
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Score
- Map 1: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +2>
- Map 2: Paper Rex to win against FNATIC by +3<
- Map 3: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +3<
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – First-Half Score
- Map 1: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +3>
- Map 2: Tie
- Map 3: FNATIC to win against Paper Rex by +2>
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – Pistol Winners
- Map 1: FNATIC – FNATIC
- Map 2: PRX – FNATIC
- Map 3: FNATIC – FNATIC
Paper Rex vs FNATIC – MVP
Alfajer
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – FNATIC vs Paper Rex Match Links
FNATIC vs Paper Rex – Match Time
June 18, 2023 – 23:00 PT
June 19, 2023 – 02:00 ET // 08:00 CEST
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