Natus Vincere vs FaZe Prediction: NaVi Standin Will Affect the Outcome

Prediction for IEM Sydney match which will take place on October 17th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

NaVi

The team struggled initially, especially after a series of losses, but their performance in the ESL Pro League Season 18 showed signs of improved game interaction.

However, if you look at the teams that NaVi defeated to end up second in the EPL, it's not exactly something to brag about. Their big win was 2-0 over FaZe, but Karrigan and his team have long since moved on from their ways of winning majors.

Although s1mple did not make it to Sydney, NaVi needs victories. Perhaps CS2 is their chance to make a name for themselves. For now, the legendary Tag is trying to make the playoffs with B1 and 3 in the standings, and so far, they are looking good. The team defeated Apeks and took a map from MOUZ, but they still could not beat them. So we see NaVi in the battle for survival in the tournament.

FaZe

To call the FaZe Clan players weak would be a false statement. Even on their worst days, the PGL Antwerp Major champions remain a force to be reckoned with. But the second half of 2023 was less than stellar.

The team failed to make the top 8 in the last three major tournaments, losing at the ESL Pro League, Gamers8, and IEM Cologne. However, the main factor that makes us believe in FaZe is their decision to keep their roster the same for over 20 months. CS2 might help them stop their slide. Otherwise, they will face relegation and lose their high world ranking.

In the opening game in Sydney, FaZe Team sensationally lost to GamerLegion on the Nuke map (15-19). In the battle for the exit, they defeated Team Vitality in BO3 (2-1), making a comeback after losing their peak.

Expert Betting Tips

Natus Vincere is the underdog against FaZe. The question is whether Born to Win can steal at least one map from their opponent.