So, we’ve got a few hours until VCT Stage 3 Berlin kicks off and entertains all of us. Accordingly, competitive VALORANT is about to take off to another level. Indeed, we’ll now take the opportunity to look at the numbers and offer up some thoughts – read on for the VCT Stage 3 Berlin predictions!
VCT Stage 3 Berlin Predictions – Going By Region
When looking at the statistics, there are multiple numbers to consider. The manner in which we’ll approach today’s predictions is by using the Liquipedia Elo rating system viewable here.
Devised as an algorithm designed to properly rank teams in their regions, let’s dive right in.
North America – Everyone Battling for Second?
We’ll start things off with one of the more popular regions, that of North America.
- Sentinels – Rating 2673
- 100 Thieves – Rating 2357
- Team Envy – Rating 2296
So, these are your top three teams heading into this event.
We’ll have to address the elephant in the room. Indeed, Sentinels are your number one team heading into this Masters event. Accordingly, with an almost flawless record, they are the clear top dogs here.
Now, moving to 100 Thieves and Team Envy, it’s definitely close between the two teams with the edge being given to 100 Thieves ahead of this massive event.
EMEA – A Lot More Interesting
Now, time to review the statistics for the EMEA region here:
- Gambit Esports – Rating 2145
- Acend – Rating 2073
- G2 Esports – Rating 1903
- SuperMassive Blaze – Rating 1898
What’s very curious for Europe, is that the statistical top 2 teams – Team Liquid and Fnatic, both did not qualify for the VCT Stage 3 Masters. Yep, both teams flopped out due to some surprising performances from the other teams.
Specifically, Gambit Esports is your top team heading in from Europe. On the rise, with a four win streak, the team is one to watch.
Beneath them, Acend could make some noise too. Otherwise, G2 Esports and SuperMassive Blaze are not as strong, but definitely determined to try and make something happen at this exciting event.
LATAM and BR – Worth Considering?
Historically, BR and LATAM teams haven’t been able to make much of an impact at the top tier competition so far. Acordingly, KRU Esports, Keyd Stars and Havan Liberty are exciting to watch but always seem to falter against better competition.
With KRU Esports managing to break 5-6th at Stage 2 Masters, we’re curious to see whether or not the team can dive deeper. Meanwhile, the BR teams are both surprises so could perhaps catch some teams off guard.
No need to use liquipedia ratings here due to the size of the region.
KR, JP and SEA – Underdogs For Sure
Moving over to the three final minor regions. Compared to the previous two, we’ve seen some great competition from these three regions.
Specifically, in the past teams such as NUTURN Gaming have placed third here. Instead of NUTURN Gaming this time, the best Korean team is Vision Strikers off the back of a 10 win streak.
Over to Japan, we’ll hope to see better results than in the past together with the SEA region.
Concluding with a Tier List
Let’s wrap up our predictions with a quick tier list:
- First Tier (favourites) – Sentinels
- Second Tier (contenders) – Gambit Esports, Acend, 100 Thieves, Team Envy, Vision Strikers
- Third Tier (dark horses) – Paper Rex, G2 Esports, SuperMassive Blaze, KRU Esports
- Fourth Tier (unlikely to win) – Havan Liberty, F4Q, ZETA DIVISION, Crazy Raccoon
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