FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports - VCT China 2024 Stage 2: Prediction, where to watch, and more

FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports is an upcoming lower finals Playoffs match in the VCT China Stage 2. This is an elimination game, meaning the loser will be out of the competition. One thing to note is that both teams have already qualified for Valorant Champions 2024. As such, their victory in this Bo3 (Best-of-three) will contribute towards winning the regional trophy.

Of the four franchised leagues, China, Pacific, and EMEA have already presented four squads that'll be going to the Valorant Champions 2024. Americas is the only region that still hasn't provided four teams for the VCT 2024's final event. So far, Leviatán is the only team that has managed to get a spot in the Valorant Champions 2024 from this region.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports - Which team will be eliminated from VCT China Stage 2?

Prediction

FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) has always been among the top teams in the Chinese region. In 2024, this squad was able to greatly elevate itself by becoming one of the few to defeat China's best team, EDward Gaming, and score an international win in the Masters Shanghai. However, the lineup's FPX's Stage 2 performances have been somewhat underwhelming so far.

Trace Esports is a team that has surprised many in the Chinese Valorant scene. After a decent Stage 1 performance, this squad was able to further improve its gameplay in Stage 2. Currently, Trace Esports has a record of six wins and one loss. This team will be making its international debut in Valorant Champions 2024.

This match of FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports heavily favors the former, as that team's performances have been better than those of its opponent.

Head-to-head

These two teams have faced each other several times before. The most recent was during the Upper Semi-finals in the VCT China Stage 2, where Trace Esports won the Bo3 series 2-0.

Recent results

FunPlus Phoenix's latest game was against Bilibili Gaming in VCT China Stage 2, where it won the Bo3 series 2-1.

Trace Esports' most recent match was against EDward Gaming in the same event. The squad lost the Bo3 series 0-2.

Potential Lineups

FunPlus Phoenix

Zhang "AAAAY" Yang
Zhang "berLIN" Bolin (IGL)
Kale "Autumn" Dunne
Qu "Life" Donghao
Liang "Lysoar" Youhao
Deng "NaThanD" Senqiao (Head Coach)

Trace Esports

Zhang "LuoK1ng" Zhen Peng
Lu "Kai" Zhinan
Song "Feng" Xuefeng
Ho "heybay" Shun Hei
Zhong "Biank" Jianfei
Gu "destroyeR" Jiaming (Head Coach)

When and where to watch FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports

Fans can watch the match on the official YouTube and Twitch channels of VCT China. It will take place on July 19, 2024 at 1 am PDT/10 am CEST/1:30 pm IST.

Here are the links:

FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports on YouTube: Watch here
FunPlus Phoenix vs Trace Esports on Twitch: Watch here

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