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VCT 2022 Stage 1 NA Challengers is in its final stages, with the final week of exciting fixtures deciding the 8 participants for the tournament's playoffs.
The two North American organizations, Sentinels and Version1, will compete in an enthralling Bo3 series to claim the #1 spot in Group B of the NA Challengers Group Stage.
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So far, both sides have played 4 matches in the Group Stage. Version1 are 1st on the Group B leaderboard, with a flawless track record. Sentinels have 3 wins in their 4 outings and trail behind Version1 in 2nd place.
Sentinels vs Version1: Who can finish the VCT Stage 1 NA Challengers Group Stage as leaders of Group B?
Sentinels enter Week 5 of the Group Stage after enjoying a 2-1 victory against Rise. Version1, on the other hand, defeated OpTic Gaming with the same scoreline to solidify their position at the top of Group B.
Predictions
Sentinels reign as one of the top teams from the North American region. With successful campaigns in all of the previous VCT events, it is to no one's surprise that Sentinels lead as the favorites for the matchup. However, the incredible form that Version1 have exhibited throughout the Group Stage can work in their favor.
Erik "penny" Penny has been excellent for Version1, leading their scoreboard as the team's primary Duelist. Sentinels, on the other hand, field players like Tyson "TenZ" Ngo and Hunter "Sick" Mims, two of the fiercest players in the role hailing from North America, as Duelists.
Although Sentinels will enter the matchup with strong individual skills to back them up, they are currently in a situation where they do not have an active coach. While the team has been playing in this condition since the start of the NA Challengers, it can impact the team in the decisive stages of the tournament.
Version1 appear strong in their approach and expects themselves to qualify for the playoff stages of VCT 2022 Stage 1 NA Challengers as the top seed from their respective group.
Head-to-head
Sentinels and Version1 have 2 previous official encounters, with the former winning both of them. Their most recent meeting was at the VCT 2021 Stage 2 Challengers in May 2021, after which both teams went through considerable changes in playstyle.
Recent results
After their Valorant Champions upset in December 2021, Sentinels have enjoyed an incredible run in the Stage 1 NA Challengers Group Stage. In the 4 matches they have played so far, they lost only to OpTic Gaming.
Version1 qualified for the Stage 1 NA Challengers after earning straight wins in their Open Qualifiers #1 run.
Potential lineups
Sentinels:
- Shahzeb "ShahZaM" Khan
- Tyson "Tenz" Ngo
- Hunter "SicK" Mims
- Jared "Zombs" Gitlin
- Michael "dapr" Gulino
Version1:
- Loic "effys" Sauvageau
- Jordan "Zellesis" Montemurro
- Maxim "wippie" Shepelev
- Erik "penny" Penny
- Alexander "zander" Dituri
When and where to watch
Valorant enthusiasts can catch the VCT Stage 1 NA Challengers action live on Valorant's official handles across Twitch and YouTube. Sentinels are scheduled to face Version1 on March 14 at 1:30 AM IST.
