EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix - VCT China 2024 Stage 2 Grand Finals: Prediction, where to watch, and more
The EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix matchup in the Grand Finals of VCT China Stage 2 is set to kick off soon. This Bo5 (Best-of-five) series will crown the champion of the final Chinese regional event of the 2024 season. Both teams have already qualified for this season's last official international event, Valorant Champions 2024, but today's victory will determine which team will end their season as the best Chinese team.
As the Stage 2 event comes to a close in each of the international leagues, the four regions have finally locked in their four representatives for Valorant Champions 2024. The only remaining spot resides in the Americas region and will be taken by either LATAM's KRÜ Esports or NA's 100 Thieves depending on the outcome of their match today.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.
EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix - Which team will win VCT China Stage 2?
Predictions
EDward Gaming has always been the strongest team from China. VCT 2024 has been the same as the new roster reinvented itself and pushed past the mistakes. In Stage 2, Edward Gaming recorded four wins and two losses so far.
FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) has also looked great in the 2024 season. This squad became the only team to take down EDward Gaming during Stage 1. FPX's Stage 2 performance has looked a little shaky, but they have managed to comfortably lock their spot in Valorant Champions 2024.
This upcoming Edward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix matchup heavily favors the former due to their results in the previous matches. EDward Gaming's new roster has given much better performances in Stage 2 compared to FunPlus Phoenix.
Head-to-head
These teams have faced each other eight times before. Out of these, EDward Gaming won six times, while FPX won two. So far in 2024, their record stands at 2-2, as both teams have won two of their four encounters. Their latest outing was in a similar situation as today, as both teams faced off in the Grand Finals of VCT China Stage 1, which ended in a 3-1 victory for EDG.
Recent results
EDward Gaming's most recent match was against Trace Esports in the Upper Finals of VCT China Stage 2 where they won the Bo3 (Best-of-three) series by 2-0.
FunPlus Phoenix's most recent match was against Trace Esports in the lower finals of the same event where they won the Bo5 series by 3-2.
Potential lineups
EDward Gaming
- Hsein "S1Mon" Mneg-Hsun
- Wan "CHICHOO" Shunzhi
- Wang "nobody" Senxu
- Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang
- Zhang "Smoggy" Zhao
- Tang "Muggle" Shijun (Head Coach)
FunPlus Phoenix
- Zhang "AAAAY" Yang
- Zhang "berLIN" Bolin (IGL)
- Kale "Autumn" Dunne
- Qu "Life" Donghao
- Liang "Lysoar" Youhao
- Deng "NaThanD" Senqiao (Head Coach)
When and where to watch EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix
Fans can watch the EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix match on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of VCT China. It will take place on July 20, 2024, at 1:30 am PDT/10:30 am CEST/2:00 pm IST.
Here are the links:
- EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix on YouTube: Watch here
- EDward Gaming vs FunPlus Phoenix on Twitch: Watch here
Please note that the section above may not contain the exact link of the match as they were not available at the time of publishing this. However, they will lead you to the correct broadcast channels.
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