The Guard vs Moist Moguls Preview & Predictions – VCL NA Split 2

Week 8 of the NA Challengers League will feature the highly-anticipated The Guard vs Moist Moguls matchup

The Guard vs Moist Moguls will see two undefeated teams of Group B in the VCL NA Split 2 face off against each other. Anticipation is running high for the upcoming matchup, as this will be the first meeting between the two teams. Get ready for an electrifying showdown!

The Guard

Building on their impressive form from Split 1, The Guard have secured two victories in the Split 2 league stage. The VCL’s youngest squad has exhibited remarkable dominance throughout these matches, winning both series 2-0.  However, their upcoming matchup against the in-form Moist Moguls will present the toughest challenge of the group stage for valyn and Co.

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Players

Jacob “valyn” Batio

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 194.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.03
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 122.6

Jonah “JonahP” Pulice

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 195.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.02
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 125

Trent “trent” Cairns

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• Average Combat Score: 218.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.17
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 148.4

Michael “neT” Bernet

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• Average Combat Score: 204.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.22
• Headshot Percentage: 29%
• Average Damage per Round: 142

Ian “tex” Botsch

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.1
• Average Combat Score: 222.6
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.22
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.9

Player to Watch

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Moist Moguls

The Moguls are on a hot streak right now. After winning the opening match against MAD Lions, Ludwig’s team has racked up another massive win beating the Mid-season Face Off runner-up, G2 Esports. With their momentum in full swing, another upset might be brewing as they go up against The Guard this week.

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Players

Brady “thief” Dever

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• Average Combat Score: 191.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.96
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 119.9

Alex “aproto” Protopapas

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 189.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
• Headshot Percentage: 32%
• Average Damage per Round: 126.4

Brock “brawk” Somerhalder

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• Average Combat Score: 187.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.97
• Headshot Percentage: 20%
• Average Damage per Round: 124.6

Tyler “sym” Porter

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.03
• Average Combat Score: 243.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.08
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 159.2

Xavier “flyuh” Carlson

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 1.08
• Average Combat Score: 211.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.01
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 136.3

Player to Watch

flyuh

VCL NA Split 2 – The Guard vs Moist Moguls Predictions

In what is likely to be an extremely close match, Moist Moguls will emerge victorious with a score of 2-1.

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Maps

Map 1: Haven

Map 2: Ascent

Map 3: Lotus

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Score

Map 1: The Guard to win with SR > 11

Map 2: MXM to win with The Guard < 9

Map 3: The Guard to win with SR > 11

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Top Fragger

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VCL NA Split 2 – The Guard vs Moist Moguls Match Links

The Guard vs Moist Moguls- Match Time

May 4 – 4 pm PT // 7 pm ET 

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