I have good TDs, and a good base. I'm also a decent scrambler, I've competed quite a bit as wrestler in school but never won first in a tournament. I know that losing sucks but it happens. I'll be okay in that regard. I know it's just me and opponent and nothing else will really get through. But that also makes me not so great at listening to my coach. It's hard to be locked in but still be able to listen to instructions from a cupped hand. Thanks Bro Montana
Try not to let them pull guard. If they pull guard and you are stuck in their guard for the whole 5 minutes, they will likely get the decision if there is no points scored and if they are attacking for submissions.
Try to take them down before they pull guard.
Whether you take them down or they pull guard, if you end up inside their guard, make sure you posture up. Don't lean forward and into them too much or else you might be giving them something. I have been submitted from leaning forward when I should have postured up.
Especially if you get the 2 points off the takedown they are now playing from behind. Be patient and wait for your opportunity to open their guard and pass.
Now if they pull guard then that basically means you are playing from behind. At that point you have to try to pass their guard. I have won a match while being stuck in someone's guard the whole time because i was constantly trying to pass, and i wasn't allowing the guy on bottom time to do anything, but i have also lost a few from being stuck in a good guard player's guard. Work on your guard breaks and passes this week. Work on getting that first takedown and then posturing up and being patient from there.
Hopefully your wrestling will help you take everyone down. If you do come across someone you cannot take down, well, it might be your day to pull guard and work your sweeps and subs from there. Just don't let them pass. I was a wrestler and I was usually able to take everyone down in BJJ tournaments. My last tournament i finally faced a better wrestler. After he sprawled on me twice, I pulled guard, swept him and won the match on points. It was scary at first but I was happy i grew as a grappler that day and proved to myself I could still win from the bottom.
Eat clean all week. Get a good night of sleep and stretch good every day. Good luck. Let us know how it goes!