I don't know much about TEC aside from the fact that they walloped BLG recently. However, I don't think that's too big of a feat nowadays considering BLG's abysmal form. I'm pretty sure that Regans Gaming has what it takes to win this series. However, whether that be 2-1 or 2-0 is beyond me this time. For the sake of it, I'll say RSG 2-1 win.

Well said. I hope that's the case but at this point I honestly doubt it...

Surely they're just letting the other teams advance because they've played so much right? Right???

They're washed to the point where there's nothing left but a shadow of their past.

Speechless

Nah, considering how TBD played today, I think therer is a high chance that TBD gets this one over TBD. I understand your point about TBD and I agree, but I think TBD is just better. TBD 1-0 TBD.

That whiff on Alfajer...

LGD beat TYLOO? I mean, there were no VODs (I think), but I'm sure that it must mean that LGD's players have some semblance of skill right? I don't know too much about their players except for WsLeo, but I do know that KBG is a decent team. Therefore, I think KBG gets away with this one this time.

RNG will probably win this one. I really liked what I saw from them last act and I can't see how they'd fail to win this match against ME.

RSG played above my expectations against JDG, but I don't think that'll change the fact that NWG has the better players and thus should be winning this match.

As much as I believe 4AM is the favorites here, suyjing happens to be one of my favorite Chinese players. So, breaking character for this one match, I'm going to say that I want ODG to win this one.

TES ought to win this. I didn't expect TES to beat WBG, but now that they have, and quite comfortably to boot, I think I'm positive that TES is going to win against DYG here.

I'm pretty sure that FPX wins this. 17Gaming hasn't shown me anything to convince me that they're the sort of team that can compete with teams like FPX.

I think it'd be a good start for BLG to get a win here if they're looking to be competitive this act. It would certainly be a good start...

I just got here. What the fuck is this shit?

But I do try to predict the right result, don't get me wrong.

No. I will try regardless. Either I become a great predictor with a wow factor, or I become a jinxing machine that curses every team whose name comes out of my mouth.

I think Valorant, Sentinels, and the VCT Americas would still exist without one pro player... I understand you're exaggerating but that's a bit too much.

Personally I think miKa from All Gamers to T1 for iZu would be a wise choice.

I have a feeling JDG wins this match. After seeing how they played last act, it's just so much more convincing than RSG's performance.

I saw LNG playing in Worlds a couple days ago... And it seems that they're venturing into Valorant as well! It seems like they don't have a roster yet, so there isn't a definitive result to predict here. Let's go Valorant!

Monarch Effect will probably take this match 1-0. I just can't see it going another way considering the level of the teams.

Shenzhen NTER should win this match. I understand that AG has miKa and BeYN but Shenzhen NTER is just better as a team overall.

Topp Esports is an okay team in my opinion. They aren't as good as they are in the LPL, and Weibo is actually not that bad, if we compare them to other teams of similar stature. Unlucky for TES, but I'm sure they're just going to buy some good players from better, unfranchised Chinese teams if they don't do too well with this roster. Weibo Gaming should probably win this match.

Considering how 4AM played last act, I think they're probably favorites for this match. I doubt ANDY alone can compensate for the gap between the rest of the team and 4AM's team. However, if PAULTATO throws again like he did against DRG, then there could be a chance that Kingzone takes the match however small that chance is.

I've seen a fair amount of NWG gameplay, and I think they have a large advantage against Tianba in terms of player skill and overall structure. Night Wings Gaming should be winning this match.

I think that these two teams are on a similar level, but JiJieHao should be winning this match.

Well done brother!

Well played to both teams! My 3-2 EDG win was based off the fact that I assumed that EDG would play at a similar level but a bit better than they did against TE last time. But, they proved me wrong and absolutely smashed TE out of the ballpark.

That brings this Act 2 to an end, and I would like to thank everyone for supporting and listening to my predictions along the way. See y'all in Act 3!

I hope EDGS puts up a good fight against the NA + EMEA teams.

Now that it's TE vs EDG, I think a EDG 3-2 will probably be likely, with overtime and close maps. I think EDG is suffering a mix of improving opponents and burnout in general. Still, I think they'll pull through. Let's get this bread!

I'm probably the one jinxing all the teams at this point lmao.
I predict ASE, they lose to TE and RA
I predict EDG, they lose to TE
I've only gotten EDG vs RA right this stage of the tournament lol.

You're right, I see that it is indeed a Bo5. Thank you for the correction.

3-1 EDG I can't see it going all five maps.

EDG in the lowers in China? I would've never thought. But, they're going to have to cut the hopes and dreams of either ASE or RA (who are playing right now.) I just want to say, that I think that EDG will probably smash whoever comes their way here. Yes, they suffered a humiliating loss against TE, but they're a team that has been beaten times and times again on the international stage against opponents like PRX, LOUD, and EG. I doubt they're just going to get into a slump and I'd argue that they're going to bounce back immediately with a win here.
If good form 2-0, if not as good form, 2-1. EDG should be winning though.

Let's hope this ages well.

True

I'll see how it goes. I'll make sure to follow the league but depending on personal circumstances my analysis and stuff may not be as good as it is now. But I'll try. Spring-Summer is usually when I'm busiest though, so if it's Jan-March then it'll probably be fine.

Edit:
I also won't be following every league. I'll definitely follow CN because I just want to see how the other franchised teams are (ex. OMG if they are). The only other one I'd probably do is EMEA due to the knowledge I already have, and as for Americas and Pacific... probably not. But, we shall see.

That is very fair. I also think that China + FPX or TYLOO also fits very well

It's just such a big part of my life that I can't not comment about it :D

DRG is a very underrated team, so i truly do respect it.

Australia + Paper Rex
is another great combo

Sierra Leone + Dragon Ranger Gaming

obviously ;)

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/32c2d85b
Unfortunate for DSYRE, which is in fact one of my favorite teams, but the results are pretty predictable when up against opponents like Giants. Hopefully they win the first series though.

I've come to grow fond of EDG these past months, and I hope that with more teams like TE performing at the top level, they themselves will also grow.
When I watched LOCK//IN, EDG and FPX really didn't catch my eye at all. But at Masters Tokyo, that changed. After following EMEA for a bit, and with TL on a decline, watching EDG and getting into the CN scene felt... very refreshing. Which is why, with teams like TE on the rise, it's bound to strengthen the domestic scene, the international stage, and other teams all at once. Including EDG, who haven't had a challenger like TE in a long time. Win-Win for everyone imo, even the EDG fans.

Being a student studying under a rigorous curriculum, my gratitude towards Valorant and Riot Games is just so very indescribable. The feeling of dropping my bag when I get home, booting up my laptop, and engaging with the VCT esport community just means so much to me. Shutting my chemistry notebook, running to my setup, and hopping on a competitive match with my friends after a long week is one of my favorite feelings.
This feels very lame to say, but honestly, sometimes, when I feel alone or lonely or whatever, looking forward to a nice Haven game with the people I've come to know through the game just drives me to continue. It drives me to put effort in all aspects of my weekdays so I will be rewarded with the game I've come to see as my favorite.
I really want to thank Riot for putting in so much effort to create an enjoyable game and entertaining esport and I hope that with the expansion of T2, the introduction of the CN league, and with an expanding playerbase, we can continue to see so much more than we do now.
Once again, thanks!

Who could've expected that one? Yeah no Edward didn't game at all today... However, if we look at the bright side, this series is perfect evidence that the CN scene is improving, and that there are indeed teams catching up to EDG.

Objectively speaking, this is a good match between two great teams. I really like how ASE's been playing, despite their loss against TE. I just think that they're looking to be a really solid team right now. As for RA, even if we do ignore their demolition by EDG, we can see that they haven't had the best tournament. Unless stew starts cooking, I doubt RA will see this one through. ASE just needs hfmi to be on a good day compared to yesterday and all should be fine.
2-0 ASE win.

I've been busy with exams these days, but I did watch the matches. TE's playing great, they're improving a lot more than some other teams (you know who I'm talking about...) and they've shown that they can consistently challenge for top 4. However, I think everyone is familiar with how good EDG is, and after that scintillating performance against RA, I think this could very well go a 2-0.
Regardless of the score, EDG should be winning this.

Mine were ruined a long time ago :(
Didn't expect TE to pop off like they did. Also didn't expect FPX to play as poorly as they did (they didn't play as good as I had hoped). Also, BLG got rolled.

I probably would've thought of it but unfortunately Optic isn't a team anymore.

This settles it for me. Both teams played excellent Valorant, but ASE just didn't do enough to win the series. Life played to standards but YOU just outperformed my expectations tenfold today. On the first two maps, he had excellent utility use and on the last map, he just made me speechless. I almost bombed my biology exam thinking about it lol.

From now on I expect seriously great things from TE. I expect them to make a deep run next act and aim for top 4. ASE still stands in my eyes as a top Chinese team and I don't see it changing despite the loss today.