NRG vs LOUD Preview & Predictions – VCT 2023 Americas League
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| Author Najib R
The biggest rivalry in Valorant gets rejuvenated as we have NRG vs LOUD in week 7 of the VCT 2023 Americas League
The upcoming clash between NRG and LOUD may only represent their second encounter, but the former OpTic-core of the NRG roster has an age-old rivalry with the Brazilian powerhouse, having crossed paths multiple times at the grandest of stages last season. Whether you're seeking additional insights into the highly-anticipated matchup or require assistance with your Valorant betting, rest assured that you've come to the right place.
NRG
NRG had a shaky start to the league stage, which no one saw coming. However, the NA’s finest turned things around halfway through the event and bagged three consecutive wins to place themselves in a comfortable spot to qualify for playoffs. NRG has a gigantic task ahead of them as they go up against the undefeated LOUD, but don't be shocked if FNS and his squad manage to rise to the occasion, as they have done so before on numerous occasions.
Players
Austin “crashies” Roberts
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.1
- ACS: 203.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.11
- Headshot Percentage: 23%
- Average Damage per Round: 132.4
Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.15
- ACS: 232.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.16
- Headshot Percentage: 21%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.2
Victor “Victor” Wong
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- ACS: 221.1
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.05
- Headshot Percentage: 22%
- Average Damage per Round: 140.9
Pujan “FNS” Mehta
- Role: IGL
- VLR Rating: 0.9
- ACS: 176.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.81
- Headshot Percentage: 18%
- Average Damage per Round: 117.1
Sam “s0m” Oh
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.15
- ACS: 209.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.21
- Headshot Percentage: 24%
- Average Damage per Round: 128.3
Player to Watch
s0m
LOUD
It must be lonely at the top for LOUD. With seven straight wins, the reigning VCT Champions sit atop the league standings, and no one is even close to them except Cloud9. While the Brazillian super team does bleed, as evidenced by their tendency to drop a map in most of their matches, they consistently mount a comeback and stomp past the opponent in the third map to win the series. NRG have the potential to challenge LOUD both in tactical proficiency and mechanics, but the outcome may ultimately depend on the performance of LOUD's star duelist, aspas.
Players
Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro
- Role: IGL
- VLR Rating: 0.94
- ACS: 186.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.81
- Headshot Percentage: 17%
- Average Damage per Round: 125.4
Arthur “tuyz” Vieira
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.1
- ACS: 166.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.96
- Headshot Percentage: 23%
- Average Damage per Round: 106.6
Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- ACS: 201.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
- Headshot Percentage: 22%
- Average Damage per Round: 126.3
Felipe “Less” Basso
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.16
- ACS: 233.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.28
- Headshot Percentage: 23%
- Average Damage per Round: 152.3
Erick “aspas” Santos
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.31
- ACS: 263.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.64
- Headshot Percentage: 24%
- Average Damage per Round: 168.8
Player to Watch
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VCT 2023 Americas League – NRG vs LOUD Predictions
LOUD will win 2-1 after a barn-burner of a BO3.
NRG vs LOUD – Maps
- Bind
- Haven
- Split
NRG vs LOUD – Score
Map 1: LOUD to win with NRG > 10
Map 2: NRG to win with LOUD < 9
Map 3: LOUD to win with NRG > 11
NRG vs LOUD – Top Fragger
aspas
VCT 2023 Americas League – NRG vs LOUD Match Links
NRG vs LOUD – Match Time
May 13 – 3 pm PT // 6 pm ET // 12 am CET
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