The Group C matches of Valorant Champions 2023 continue with the FNATIC vs ZETA Division clash
FNATIC are set to embark on their pursuit of the three-peat as they square off against ZETA Division. While the Masters Tokyo Champions are a massive favorite over the Japanese squad in this encounter, ZETA’s recent form shown in the Pacific LCQ makes them a force to be reckoned with. With that in mind, here is our preview and prediction guide for the matchup.
FNATIC
FNATIC have the opportunity to etch their name onto history as they begin their Valorant Champions 2023 journey. Having already won the previous two International events of the year, Boaster and Co are the biggest favorites to win the year’s final major event as well. Moreover, this occasion also presents FNATIC with an opportunity to avenge their exit at the hands of ZETA during the Masters Reykjavik last year, thus adding an extra layer of motivation to have a dominant start to their campaign.
Players
Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.19
- ACS: 221.0
Jake “Boaster” Howlett
- Role: IGL
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- ACS: 168.9”3
Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.16
- ACS: 261.3
Leo “Leo” Jannesson
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.25
- ACS: 206.4
Emir “Alfajer” Beder
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.21
- ACS: 221.7
Most Kills
Map 1: Derke
Map 2: Alfajer
Map 3: Alfajer
Most Assists
Map 1: Leo
Map 2: Boaster
Map 3: Boaster
Most Deaths
Map 1: Boaster
Map 2: Boaster
Map 3: Chronicle
ZETA Division
ZETA failed to qualify for Masters Tokyo despite clinching a spot in the Pacific League playoffs. However, they orchestrated a remarkable turnaround from there and managed to secure their spot in the biggest event of the year through the Pacific LCQ. Although ZETA Division have the bad luck of starting the event with the worst possible pairing, following the dominant run by the Japanese squad in the Last Chance Qualifier, it would be unwise to discredit their chances against FNATIC completely.
Players
Koji “Laz” Ushida
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.02
- ACS: 191.0
Tomoaki “crow” Maruoka
- Role: Initiator/Controller
- VLR Rating: 0.91
- ACS: 168.5
Yuma “Dep” Hashimoto
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- ACS: 230.6
Shota “SugarZ3ro” Watanabe
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.06
- ACS: 199.8
Tenta “TENNN” Asai
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 0.94
- ACS: 205.1
Most Kills
Map 1: Dep
Map 2: Dep
Map 3: SugarZ3ro
Most Assists
Map 1: crow
Map 2: SugarZ3ro
Map 3: SugarZ3ro
Most Deaths
Map 1: Laz
Map 2: Dep
Map 3: Dep
Valorant Champions 2023 – FNATIC vs ZETA Division Predictions
We predict FNATIC to have a flying start to their Champions journey with a 2-0 win.
FNATIC vs ZETA Division – Head-to-Head Record
FNATIC 1 – 1 ZETA Division
FNATIC vs ZETA Division Maps
ZETA Division vs FNATIC Score
- Map 1: FNATIC to win by +3>
- Map 2: FNATIC to win by +3>
ZETA Division vs FNATIC First Blood
Map 1: Derke
Map 2: Alfajer
FNATIC vs ZETA Division Most First Kills
Map 1: Derke
Map 2: Derke
ZETA Division vs FNATIC Top Fragger
Derke
FNATIC vs ZETA Division Most Clutches
Chronicle
Valorant Champions 2023 – FNATIC vs ZETA Division Match Links
FNATIC vs ZETA Division Match Time
August 8, 2023 – 15:00 PT / 18:00 ET
August 9, 2023 – 00:00 CEST
