G2 Esports vs Paper Rex - Valorant Champions 2024: Prediction, where to watch, and more
G2 Esports vs Paper Rex will be the first match in Group D at Valorant Champions 2024. This clash is a rematch from the upper bracket quarter-finals back in Masters Shanghai. Despite both teams having had excellent years, neither has been able to lift any trophies yet. However, G2 and Paper Rex are considered to be two outside favorites with a chance of winning the ultimate award in Valorant esports.
This article provides everything you need to know about this highly anticipated rematch between two of the best Valorant teams in the world.
Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer.
G2 Esports vs Paper Rex at Valorant Champions 2024
Predictions
The opening matchup of Group D at Valorant Champions 2024 featuring G2 Esports vs Paper Rex slightly leans in favor of the second seed from the Americas region.
G2 Esports has shown more consistency and a penchant for nullifying chaotic situations with strong protocols and teamwork. This was quite evident during the team's clash against Paper Rex at Masters Shanghai, where G2 dismantled their opponents. Along with solid fundamentals, valyn's phenomenal IGLing will likely be the difference makers in this matchup.
Paper Rex is one of the most beloved teams in Valorant, and are no slouch at this event despite their recent dip in form. It is well known that if all five players are on top form, Paper Rex can beat any team in Valorant. However, it is quite rare to see this happening consistently in the APAC team.
Prediction: G2 Esports wins the series 2-1
Head-to-head
G2 Esports and Paper Rex have only played against each other once in VCT history. This was at Masters Shanghai, where the former won the series with a 2-1 scoreline.
Previous results
Paper Rex's previous result was a crushing 2-3 defeat against DRX in the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs, where the APAC team was reverse swept by the Korean roster.
G2 Esports' most recent match also saw it lose 1-3 against Leviatán in the Grand Finals of the VCT Americas Stage 2 Playoffs.
Also read: Valorant Champions 2024: All teams' power rankings
Expected rosters
Paper Rex
- Aaron "mindfreak" Leonhart
- Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto
- Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee
- Wang "Jinggg" Jie
- Ilya "something" Petrov
- Alexandre "alecks" Sallé (Coach)
G2 Esports
- Jacob "valyn" Batio (IGL)
- Jacob "icy" Lange
- Jonah "JonahP" Pulice
- Trent "trent" Cairns
- Nathan "leaf" Orf
- Josh "JoshRT" Lee (Head Coach)
Valorant Champions 2024: G2 Esports vs Paper Rex livestream details
G2 Esports vs Paper Rex will take place on August 4, 2024, at the following times:
- PT: 1 am
- CEST: 10 am
- IST: 1:30 pm
- KST: 5 pm
You can watch the Valorant Champions 2024 match between Paper Rex and G2 Esports on the official Valorant Twitch channel and VCT YouTube channel. You can find the links to these livestreams listed below:
- G2 Esports vs Paper Rex on Twitch
- G2 Esports vs Paper Rex on YouTube
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