EDward Gaming and LOUD will meet in the first round of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 lower net: Masters Tokyo. Surprising Long Corner play-offs as the Chinese nearly shut out Team Liquid, while LOUD lose to Evil Geniuses without a chance.
And EDward Gaming continue to stand their ground and push back with their identical style, which is hard to get used to at first. As for the Brazilian squad, they objectively embarrassed themselves by believing too much in themselves.
In general, LOUD remain favourites under any circumstances, but things are very shaky at the moment. So here I would lean on a card from EDward Gaming, who will surely want to stand out once again.
EDward Gaming uniforms
The first Chinese ranked team failed to make their mark on the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, but after that they confidently raced through regional tournaments and made it to Tokyo.
However, the Chinese team managed to surprise in the group stage of VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Masters Tokyo, where, after a long loss to T1, they quickly rectified themselves by shutting down Natus Vincere and T1.
Moreover, in the quarterfinals, EDward Gaming was able to impose competition on Team Liquid. And although they couldn't win, the Chinese team played above and beyond, managing to take away the map.
EDward Gaming's latest results:
- A 3-0 win over Bilibili Gaming.
- A 1-2 loss to T1.
- Victory over Natus Vincere with a score of 2-0.
- Beat T1 2-0.
- Defeat by Team Liquid 1-2.
EDward Gaming's best wins:
- Split - 100% wins.
- Haven - 89% wins.
- Bind - 83% wins.
- Pearl - 71% wins.
- Lotus - 71% wins.
- Ascent - 67% defeat.
- Fracture 67%.
It should not be forgotten that the Chinese team has so far given up on Ascent.
LOUD uniforms
The first team on the Brazilian rankings got the silver medal at the end of VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, where they did very well and almost crushed Fnatic in the grand final.
Furthermore, LOUD went on to win the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Americas League, where they were clearly on a level above every opponent, suffering only one defeat in the regular season.
However, the Brazilian squad unexpectedly faltered at the Long Congeries of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Masters Tokyo as they were unable to cope with Evil Geniuses. That said, there is a sense that trouble is brewing inside.
Latest LOUD results:
- A 2-0 win over Leviatán Esports.
- A 2-0 win over FURIA.
- 2-1 win over Evil Geniuses.
- Beat NRG 3-0.
- 0-2 defeat by Evil Geniuses.
LOUD best score:
- Bind - 100% wins.
- Haven - 100% wins.
- Ascent - 73% wins.
- Split - 64% wins.
- Fracture - 57% wins.
- Pearl - 56% wins.
- Lotus - 50% wins.
The Brazilian team in turn routinely turns down Lotus.
EDward Gaming - LOUD match statistics
The teams have not met before.
EDward Gaming - LOUD match prediction
I think no one expected such a terrible Long Sogpeg from LOUD, but the Brazilians clearly overestimated themselves. EDward Gaming, on the other hand, continues to bend the line and impose the initiative in every match.
Given the defeat in the quarterfinals by LOUD, the Chinese team are clearly ready to clinch this match as well. And in terms of preparation, there's no question about it.
Therefore, in this case I would recommend betting on the Forum on map (+1.5) for the EDward Gaming team.
