Natus Vincere vs NAVI Junior Prediction: Main Squad to Earn the Slot

Prediction for the PGL Wallachia Season 3 match, which will take place on January 14th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Natus Vincere

Natus Vincere is still one of the most well-known teams in the professional Dota 2 scene, even though they have had a lot of changes to their team and some difficult seasons.The team almost qualified for DreamLeague Season 25, but they lost 0-2 to 9 Pandas in the last game to decide who would qualify for the tournament. However, Born to Win looked much more confident in qualifying for the PGL Wallachia Season 3. First, they beat One Move 2-0, then BanyaPivoSamogon 2-0, and now they will play Natus Vincere Junior in the upper grid final.

Even though the results in the current qualifiers have got better, NaVi's opponents have not been as strong as 9 Pandas so far. The team is playing more consistently, which may be because the new squad, formed at the end of 2024, is gradually adapting. However, the upcoming match against NaVi Junior will be a serious test where a mistake could cost them a spot in the tournament. To strengthen their position and prove that they are capable of returning to the Dota 2 elite, Born to Win need to continue to show progress and cope with the pressure in the decisive stages.

NAVI Junior

NAVI Junior is a team that's still building a reputation despite having a lot of young players. They were close to qualifying for DreamLeague Season 25 in Europe, beating their opponents before losing to Gaimin Gladiators 0-2. This showed that they can compete against strong opponents, but they still need to improve. Nevertheless, participating in such a serious tournament was an important experience for the young players, strengthening their confidence. NAVI Junior's performance in qualifying for the PGL Wallachia Season 3 was even more successful, showing their strength on the Eastern European stage. The team made it through two rounds of the top flight, beating Virtus.pro (2:1) and L1GA TEAM (2:0). This shows how good the team is, with talented Ukrainian players gotthejuice, Niku, pma and Riddys, and experienced Zayac.

H2H Meetings

The teams are part of the same organisation and often play against each other, but they have not faced each other in a tournament since 2023.

Expert Betting Tips

The BO3 match between Natus Vincere and NAVI Junior should be an interesting and tense game, considering the history and current form of both teams.NaVi's main team has more experience playing at a high level and has already proved their worth in qualifying for PGL Wallachia, beating One Move and BanyaPivoSamogon with confidence. But NAVI Junior shouldn't be underestimated. The young team plays with confidence and has already surprised by defeating Virtus.pro and L1GA TEAM. This match will be a test for the Junior squad, and how they handle the pressure against the older team will be key.