EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports - Valorant Champions 2024: Prediction, where to watch, and more
EDward Gaming (EDG) vs FUT Esports will mark the second match in Group D at Valorant Champions 2024. This is an interesting clash featuring a red-hot EDG, currently on a five-game win streak, going against a FUT Esports squad that ended its VCT EMEA season with a whimper. Both teams will be eager to move forward in this event for different reasons.
For EDG, it is a matter of pride and reinstilling faith in Chinese Valorant. On the other hand, FUT Esports must get back on track and show the world that Turkish Valorant is world-class. This article covers everything you need to know about this important Group D contest.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer.
EDward Gaming (EDG) vs FUT Esports at Valorant Champions 2024
Predictions
The second matchup of Group D at Valorant Champions 2024 featuring EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports favors the champions of China. EDward Gaming had an uncharacteristically rough Stage 2 before the addition of rookie player S1mon. After this, the roster embarked on a big run to secure another regional title victory. The team looks rejuvenated with nobody taking the mantle of IGL and ZmjjKK continuing to deliver superstar performances.
FUT Esports had a terrific year in terms of the EMEA regular season and entered the EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs as the second seed. However, the Turkish side failed to win a single map and disappointingly crashed out. While the firepower is undeniable, FUT Esports' inconsistency and stumbling form are big problems that must be quickly addressed at Valorant Champions 2024.
Prediction: EDward Gaming wins the series 2-0.
Head-to-head
EDward Gaming and FUT Esports will be facing each other for the first time in VCT history.
Previous results
EDward Gaming's previous result was a closely contested 3-2 victory against regional rivals, FunPlus Phoenix, which secured the VCT China Stage 2 trophy.
FUT Esports' most recent match was against Team Heretics where the Turkish roster suffered a 2-0 loss and dropped to fourth in the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs.
Also read: Valorant Champions 2024: All teams' power rankings
Expected rosters
EDward Gaming
- Hsieh "S1mon" Meng-sun
- Wan "CHICHOO" Shunzhi
- Wang "nobody" Senxu (IGL)
- Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang
- Zhang "Smoggy" Zhao
- Guo "Haodong" Haodong (Substitute)
- Lin "WoodAy1" Weihong (Substitute)
- Lo "AfteR" Wen-hsin (Head Coach)
FUT Esports
- Furkan "MrFaliN" Yeğen (IGL)
- Mehmet Yagiz "cNed" ipek
- Eray "yetujey" Budak
- Dogukan "qRaxs" Balaban
- Ata "ATA KAPTAN" Tan
- Eray "Gais" Sarikaya (Head Coach)
Valorant Champions 2024: EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports livestream details
EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports will take place on August 4, 2024, at the following times:
- PT: 4 am
- CEST: 1 pm
- IST: 4:30 pm
- KST: 8 pm
You can tune into the official Valorant Twitch and VCT YouTube channels to watch EDward Gaming take on FUT Esports. You can find the livestreams for these channels below:
- EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports on Twitch
- EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports on YouTube
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