Match Prediction: Paper Rex - Fnatic | VALORANT

Paper Rex and Fnatic will face off in the semi-finals of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Masters Tokyo. So far, the European squad has been one of the strongest players in the play-offs, based on Long Soppeg.

On the other hand, I personally did not expect such a pace from Paper Rex, which without its key player again managed to beat DRX, and with a solid advantage in terms of the game itself.

And yet, the Asian team may be sorely missed, as it seems they will not be able to attend the championship after all. In this regard, the prospects for Paper Rex ѕtuppose gloomy. Therefore, here I would lean on Team Fnatic to win.

Paper Rex uniforms

The first Asian/Pacific team failed in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo as they were already defeated by Cloud9 at the Long Championships.

Paper Rex on the other hand have redeemed themselves in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Pacific League with a very strong performance in the play-offs and clinch the title.

The Asian side also managed to defeat DRX at the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Masters Tokyo, although they looked slim and close without any action.

Latest Paper Rex results:

• A 2-0 win over Rex Regum Qeon.
• A 2-0 win over T1.
• 2-0 win over DRX.
• 3-2 victory over DRX.
• Beat DRX 2-0.

Paper Rex's best scores:

• Bind - 100% wins.
• Haven - 100% wins.
• Lotus - 75% wins.
• Pearl - 71% wins.
• Split - 71% wins.
• Fracture - 67% wins.
• Ascent - 50% wins.

Let's not forget that the Asian squad usually gives up on Haven.

Fnatic uniforms

The first team in the European ranking won the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, where it performed extremely well.

Fnatic went on to win the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: EMEA League, but unexpectedly Ledge took on Team Liquid in the Grand Final and finished in second place.

On the other hand, the European side decided to return as favourites to defeat NRG in the quarter-finals of VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Masters Tokyo.

Fnatic's latest results:

• A 2-0 win over Natus Vincere.
• Defeated FUT Esports 2-1.
• Defeated Team Liquid 2-0.
• Defeat by Team Liquid 1-3.
• Beat NRG 2-0.

Fnatic's best results:

• Lotus - 90% wins.
• Haven - 88% wins.
• Split - 83% wins.
• Fracture - 80% wins.
• Bind - 75% wins.
• Ascent - 67% wins.

In turn, the European team have consistently turned down Pearl.

Paper Rex - Fnatic encounter statistics

Last season the teams met once - at the VALORANT Champions Tour 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík the victory went to Paper Rex (2-0).

Paper Rex vs Fnatic

Looking back on the quarterfinals, Paper Rex was still lucky to beat DRX. Yes, the collective produces a great Long Corner, but then still lets the initiative go. In general, so far the guys are on the thin, and in such a match may not be enough excitement.

In turn, there are no questions to Fnatic, as the team quickly defeated NRG and went to rest. Yes, and in fact the European team is listed as the tournament favorite.

Therefore, in this case, I would recommend to bet on the victory of the Fnatic team.