NAVI take on Nemiga in a Round 3 elimination match at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Welcome to EGamersWorld, we continue to follow the action as NAVI try to avoid one of the biggest upsets in Major history. Nemiga are 1–1 and already proved they're more than just a filler team.
How the bookies view it: NAVI favorite
Bookmakers have NAVI as a heavy favorite, with win odds hovering below 1.20. Nemiga’s map win against Falcons earned them some respect, but NAVI’s pedigree and firepower make them clear frontrunners in this best-of-three.
Natus Vincere form. What result can be expected from Natus Vincere
NAVI lost their opener to Falcons and rebounded with a clean 2–0 over Lynn Vision. b1t and jL are doing the heavy lifting, while Aleksib is keeping things structured. Their mid-rounds looked solid, and they’re clearly treating this Major as a must-perform event.
Nemiga form. What result can be expected from Nemiga
Nemiga started strong by beating TheMongolz, then gave Falcons a real scare with a 1–2 loss that came down to details. They’re playing loose and confident CS, especially on T sides. Sseb and lattykk are giving them chances with entry duels, but the late rounds are still shaky.
- Sseb
- lattykk
- w0ody
- Frosty
- zedz
Recent head to head: NAVI edging it
No recent matchups between these two sides, but NAVI hold the upper hand in both LAN experience and top-tier opposition faced. Nemiga have played well above expectations, but the gulf in quality is still visible in tight rounds.
Players to watch: b1t and Sseb
b1t is NAVI’s most reliable rifler this event and continues to post high-impact numbers on CT sides. For Nemiga, Sseb is the tip of the spear and their most dangerous player in early-round scenarios.
Probable map picks
Expect NAVI to lean into Ancient or Mirage, while Nemiga should aim for Overpass or Anubis based on their recent performance.
Which maps does pick and ban most often Natus Vincere?
NAVI consistently ban Vertigo and prefer Ancient or Nuke as their pick. Their Inferno results have improved recently, especially with Aleksib calling faster rotations.
Which maps does pick and ban most often Nemiga?
Nemiga usually ban Nuke and avoid Inferno when possible. They’ve been solid on Overpass and Anubis but can be punished on Ancient and Mirage.
Anything else catch the eye?
NAVI’s experience in high-pressure matches is unmatched here. Nemiga have shown resilience but often crumble under mid-round pressure. NAVI’s setup discipline and economy control should make a big difference over a series.
Predicted result of the match
It would seem that there is nothing to advise here, because everything is obvious, but in the case of NAVI, one should not relax, because this team can easily miss, even when it comes to Bo1. This time, the opponent is a strong Tier-2, but the tension factor of the game against the legend will not allow Nemig to open up and break ahead, no matter how many mistakes NAVI makes.
NAVI should finish this, even if Nemiga reaches his peak again on Overpass, but I believe in the stronger ones.
Predicted Winner: Natus Vincere
