The first elimination match of the Playoffs will showcase the Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports encounter
Looking back to their first VCL encounter in Split 1, G2 were stellar in that series as Shopify struggled to avoid the dominating 0-2 loss from Francis “OXY” Hoang on the other side. However, circumstances are looking much different now as ShahZaM’s squad comes into this game with a 7-match losing streak – an unexpected end to their remarkable adventure in Split 1 and Mid-Season Face Off. Here are our thoughts on who will say an early goodbye to the Playoffs, with previews for each team.
Shopify Rebellion
Even though moose’s contribution made Shopify’s defense look somewhat close against M80 on Ascent, they got completely devastated on the next map by a 2-13 score. Duelist bdog had one of his weakest looks in that series after coming from an incredible 46-22 K-D performance against Turtle Troop in Split 2.
Players
Brandon Michael “bdog” Sanders
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.08
- Average Combat Score: 220.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.16
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 71%
- Average Damage per Round: 140.5
Adam “mada” Pampuch
- Role: Flex
- The Spike Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 219.6
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.02
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 71%
- Average Damage per Round: 142.6
Kaleb “moose” Jayne
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- Average Combat Score: 199.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.07
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 132.4
Victor “v1c” Truong
- Role: Controller/Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.09
- Average Combat Score: 218.4
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 143.2
Anthony “vanity” Malaspina
- Role: Controller/Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.00
- Average Combat Score: 186.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 0.96
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
- Average Damage per Round: 116.6
Player to Watch
bdog
G2 Esports
The poor performance from G2 has continued over at the Playoffs from Split 2, and this terrible form may lead to an early exit from the VCL. The team collectively suffered on Ascent facing Oxygen, while penny and OXY shined a bit on Haven, which wasn’t enough for a victory. From one of the best squads in Split 1 and Mid-Season Face Off to becoming the worst, ShahZaM’s squad is now on the brink of elimination.
Players
Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 206.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 73%
- Average Damage per Round: 131.3
Michael “dapr” Gulino
- Role: Sentinel
- VLR Rating: 1.00
- Average Combat Score: 197.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.03
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 125.9
Maxim “wippie” Shepelev
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.04
- Average Combat Score: 201.1
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.06
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 74%
- Average Damage per Round: 131.1
Francis “OXY” Hoang
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.06
- Average Combat Score: 244.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 70%
- Average Damage per Round: 154.9
Erik “penny” Penny
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.05
- Average Combat Score: 221.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Kill/Assist/Trade/Survive: 72%
- Average Damage per Round: 139.9
Player to Watch
OXY
VCL NA Playoffs – Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports Preview & Predictions
Considering G2’s recent poor form, we predict a 2-0 victory from the side of Shopify Rebellion.
Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports – Head-to-Head
Shopify Rebellion 0 – 1 G2 Esports
Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports – Maps
- Map 1: Lotus
- Map 2: Ascent
- Map 3: Split
Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports – Score
- Map 1: Shopify Rebellion to win with G2 Esports<11
- Map 2: Shopify Rebellion to win with G2 Esports>8
Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports – Top Fragger
bdog
VCL NA Playoffs – G2 Esports vs Shopify Rebellion Match Links
Shopify Rebellion vs G2 Esports – Match Time
June 3, 2023 – 13:00 PT // 16:00 ET // 22:00 CEST