EDward Gaming (EDG) vs FUT Esports will mark the second match in Group D at Valorant Champions 2024. This is an interesting clash featuring a red-hot EDG, currently on a five-game win streak, going against a FUT Esports squad that ended its VCT EMEA season with a whimper. Both teams will be eager to move forward in this event for different reasons.For EDG, it is a matter of pride and reinstilling faith in Chinese Valorant. On the other hand, FUT Esports must get back on track and show the world that Turkish Valorant is world-class. This article covers everything you need to know about this important Group D contest.Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer.EDward Gaming (EDG) vs FUT Esports at Valorant Champions 2024PredictionsThe second matchup of Group D at Valorant Champions 2024 featuring EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports favors the champions of China. EDward Gaming had an uncharacteristically rough Stage 2 before the addition of rookie player S1mon. After this, the roster embarked on a big run to secure another regional title victory. The team looks rejuvenated with nobody taking the mantle of IGL and ZmjjKK continuing to deliver superstar performances.FUT Esports had a terrific year in terms of the EMEA regular season and entered the EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs as the second seed. However, the Turkish side failed to win a single map and disappointingly crashed out. While the firepower is undeniable, FUT Esports' inconsistency and stumbling form are big problems that must be quickly addressed at Valorant Champions 2024.Prediction: EDward Gaming wins the series 2-0.Head-to-headEDward Gaming and FUT Esports will be facing each other for the first time in VCT history.Previous resultsEDward Gaming's previous result was a closely contested 3-2 victory against regional rivals, FunPlus Phoenix, which secured the VCT China Stage 2 trophy.FUT Esports' most recent match was against Team Heretics where the Turkish roster suffered a 2-0 loss and dropped to fourth in the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs.Also read: Valorant Champions 2024: All teams' power rankingsExpected rostersEDward GamingHsieh "S1mon" Meng-sunWan "CHICHOO" ShunzhiWang "nobody" Senxu (IGL)Zheng "ZmjjKK" YongkangZhang "Smoggy" ZhaoGuo "Haodong" Haodong (Substitute)Lin "WoodAy1" Weihong (Substitute)Lo "AfteR" Wen-hsin (Head Coach)FUT EsportsFurkan "MrFaliN" Yeğen (IGL)Mehmet Yagiz "cNed" ipekEray "yetujey" BudakDogukan "qRaxs" BalabanAta "ATA KAPTAN" TanEray "Gais" Sarikaya (Head Coach)Valorant Champions 2024: EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports livestream detailsEDward Gaming vs FUT Esports will take place on August 4, 2024, at the following times:PT: 4 amCEST: 1 pmIST: 4:30 pmKST: 8 pmYou can tune into the official Valorant Twitch and VCT YouTube channels to watch EDward Gaming take on FUT Esports. You can find the livestreams for these channels below:EDward Gaming vs FUT Esports on TwitchEDward Gaming vs FUT Esports on YouTubeFollow Sportskeeda for more updates on Valorant.