Cloud9 vs FURIA - VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1: Prediction, livestream details, and more

Modified Apr 28, 2024 11:05 GMT

Cloud9 vs FURIA - VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1 (Image via Riot Games/Cloud9/FURIA)

The Cloud9 vs FURIA game at VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1 will take place on April 28, 2024, with the result having potential connotations for teams across the Omega Group. A win for Cloud9 would guarantee their qualification into the playoffs stage, ending FURIA's tournament life. If FURIA win, not only will they keep their playoff dreams alive, but it will also jeopardize any chances of C9 and Sentinels qualifying.

All teams at VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1 are competing for a chance to represent the region at Masters Shanghai in May and potentially collect three VCT Championship Points for the biggest tournament of the year.

This article covers everything you need to know going into today's Cloud9 vs FURIA match.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

Everything you need to know about the Cloud9 vs FURIA match at VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1

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Prediction

Given Cloud9's recent form and FURIA's lack of, the former are the clear favorites in this matchup. Except for the game against 100 Thieves, all members have had a strong showing so far in Stage 1. OXY, in particular, has played well for the team whose freestyle approach to the game has often shaken up their opponents' plans.

FURIA, meanwhile, have looked off-balance for the most part. Their Sentinel player, havoc, has not been at his best. His site holds appeared half-baked and his shooting was sub-par.

As long as C9 can continue their controlled chaos and FURIA are unable to overturn their recent performances, today's Cloud9 vs FURIA match should comfortably be in the bag for the American squad.

Head-to-head

There have been three Cloud9 vs FURIA matches in the past. The first was at VCT Americas in 2023, where The former won 2-0. The two subsequent games were at Superdome '23: Colombia, where each team won one game.

Recent results

Going into the Cloud9 vs FURIA match at VCT 2024 Americas Stage 1, C9 has an L-W-W-W-L streak against MIBR, Leviatan, Evil Geniuses, LOUD, and 100 Thieves, respectively.

This season, FURIA have lost to NRG Esports in February, and then to MIBR, KRU Esports, NRG again, and most recently to G2 Esports.