Will the reigning world champions make it to another grand final? - Prediction for the match between LOUD and Evil Geniuses in the lower bracket final of Valorant Champions 2023

The Valorant Champions 2023 playoffs conclude tomorrow. Very soon, we'll find out which team will wear the title of World Champion for the next year. Today, let's discuss the two contenders for a slot in the grand final, LOUD and Evil Geniuses, and see who among them will battle for the championship.

LOUD's Form

In previous forecasts, we've already analyzed the team's journey to the championship and their performance during the season. So today, let's just talk about how the Brazilians performed in the Valorant Champions 2023 playoffs. The team began their campaign with a match against the favorites, Fnatic, and unexpectedly won with a 2-0 score. Their next match against Singapore's Paper Rex, who is currently the first finalist, ended in a 1-2 defeat and a drop to the lower bracket. Despite this, the Brazilian players confidently decided to make it to the final, securing two hard-fought victories over EDward Gaming 2-1, and then against Fnatic 2-1, who failed to take their revenge. LOUD's form right now is quite unusual, because during the season they looked like a rather lackluster team, which seemed to have lost its spark after the championship. But now, the Brazilians are confidently defeating the favorites and, although not without problems, are aiming for the grand final. There are many rumors surrounding the team, about upcoming roster changes and the eccentric behavior of the team's star player, aspas. So if LOUD can become world champions twice, these rumors will be refuted.

Evil Geniuses' Form

The controversial team that drew attention at this championship, thanks to their loud statements and unsportsmanlike behavior. Emerging as favorites from Group B, the team performed well in the playoffs, thanks to victories over EDward Gaming 2-1 and DRX 2-0. However, in the last match of the upper bracket final, the toxic streak of Evil Geniuses players could not handle the top teams from the Asia-Pacific region, Paper Rex, resulting in a 1-2 loss and moving to the lower bracket. Overall, the whole situation around the team resembles boastful talk that isn't backed up by actions. While the team was a favorite in their group, there were no strong participants other than them, and the first playoff victory was against weaker Chinese opponents. The Korean opponents from DRX were indeed strong, but they were the first challenging opponents since the beginning of the tournament, so calling Evil Geniuses consistently victorious is unjustified. However, the team has its star player - Demon1, who is one of the strongest duelists of this championship, which we covered in our material.

Match Prediction

Up to this point, the teams have met three times, twice during the regular season, with LOUD winning both times. Their last encounter took place at Masters Tokyo, and this time EG managed to win. We believe that even though most consider the teams evenly matched, LOUD still outperforms their opponents. The Brazilian players are highly motivated, aiming to become the most titled team in Valorant and make history as two-time world champions. Moreover, the star duelist aspas, considered one of the best in the world, surpasses Demon1. Also, we remind you that the match format is bo5, meaning there's always a chance to rectify mistakes and make a comeback.

Result: LOUD wins with a score of 3-1.

Remember, Valorant Champions 2023 takes place from August 6th to 26th in Los Angeles, USA. Participants are competing for the world champion title and a total cash prize of $2,250,000. Continue to follow our portal to be the first to know all the events at the championship.

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