Welcome to all esports and Counter-Strike 2 fans! From August 5 to October 5, 2025, the BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier is taking place. A total of 32 teams are participating in the tournament, including many top-tier squads. Among the matches scheduled for August 6, 2025, we highlight Natus Vincere vs Team Next Level, which promises to be a very exciting clash. While the teams are preparing, we’ll share CS2 betting tips and match preview.
How the bookies view it: NAVI favorite
Most bookmakers consider NAVI the clear favorite in this match. This makes sense, as the team is one of the strongest at the professional CS2 level. However, TNL shouldn't be underestimated either — the team has shown significant progress this year.
NAVI form. What result can be expected from NAVI
Our betting prediction for the NAVI vs. TNL matchup begin with analyzing NAVI form. Traditionally, we begin our analysis with the 2023 season. NaVi participated in the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: European RMR A and qualified for the Major in Paris.
Before the Major, Natus Vincere placed top-4 at IEM Masters Rio 2023. The Paris tournament turned out to be a failure for NaVi — a top-11 finish can hardly be called a worthy result for a top-tier team.
NAVI roster: w0nderful, b1t, Aleksib, makazze, iM.
Before IEM Cologne, NaVi conducted a global reshuffle, updating the team’s roster. electroNic, Perfecto, and npl were replaced by jL from Apeks, iM from GamerLegion, and Aleksib, who had previously played for Ninjas in Pyjamas.
With the new roster, NaVi debuted at BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2023. "Born to Win" managed to qualify for the Fall Final, placing 4th–6th.
At IEM Cologne 2023, Natus Vincere played quite well, but below their usual level. They first lost 0-2 to MOUZ, then defeated OG in a Bo3. At the end of this top-tier championship, NaVi finished top-8 — a good result for the updated roster at the time.
The main result of the 2023 season for Natus Vincere was 2nd place at ESL Pro League Season 18, followed by a 3rd–4th place finish at BLAST Premier: World Final 2023.
2024 started on a positive note — the team was the best at PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: European Qualifier A. But then their form slightly dipped: top-12 at ESL Pro League Season 19 and IEM Dallas 2024, as well as second place at BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024.
It is worth noting NAVI’s first title win of the 2024 season — PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. The team was simply unstoppable and on their way to the championship defeated teams such as G2 Esports and FaZe Clan.
NAVI hit good form at the Esports World Cup 2024 — the main tournament of the season. At EWC 2024, NaVi started with a confident 2-0 win over FURIA. Reaching the playoffs, "Born to Win" once again faced FaZe Clan. This time, NaVi defeated FaZe 2-0. Then came a tough match against MOUZ, where NaVi lost the first map 1-13 but pulled themselves together and reached the grand final. In the final, they faced G2 Esports and won 2-1, securing their second prestigious title of the season.
At ESL Pro League Season 20, NaVi won Group A, easily defeating Lynn Vision, NiP, and Eternal Fire. In the playoffs, the team started with a 2-0 victory over archrivals Team Spirit, then beat G2 Esports (2-1), and in the final overcame Eternal Fire with a score of 3-2.
At IEM Rio 2024, NaVi advanced from Group A in second place, losing only to FURIA. In the playoffs, they defeated VP (2-0) and Heroic (2-1). In the grand final, NaVi outplayed MOUZ (3-1), earning their fourth major trophy of the season.
At PW Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR A, NaVi won two matches — against Fnatic and Sinners, but then lost to MOUZ in the deciding match. However, on the second attempt, NaVi reached the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 by defeating sAw 2-0.
In the elimination stage, NaVi began with a win over Liquid, then lost to MIBR and Spirit, after which they knocked out GamerLegion, but lost to Heroic, leaving the world championship just one step short of the playoffs.
The 2025 season began successfully for NaVi with a strong performance at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, where they made it to the top 8 and secured a tournament slot. At BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, the team also performed well and placed 3rd–4th.
Among the main achievements of Natus Vincere in the 2025 season so far are 3rd–4th place finishes at IEM Katowice 2025 and IEM Cologne 2025.
At BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier, NAVI’s main goal is to reach the top 8 and get a slot in the main part of the tournament.
TNL form. What result can be expected from TNL
We continue the analysis of the NAVI vs TNL match by examining TNL’s form. Team Next Level is a new name on the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene. The Ukrainian team was founded in 2024 and has proven itself well at C and B-tier levels.
TNL roster: onic, cairne, Flierax, nifee, Dawy.
In the 2024 season, TNL, in addition to a large number of qualifiers, also played at Prodigy Series #1 where they took 2nd place. At the UPEA National League 2024, TNL also finished 2nd. The main result of the season for TNL was their victory at Galaxy Battle #5, which marked the team’s rise to a slightly higher level.
The 2025 season also began for TNL with many C-tier tournaments and qualifiers. Progress was noticeable, and Team Next Level won both Justice Cup vol. 3 and Justice Cup vol. 4.
After a short dip in form, TNL continued their successful performances with a 2nd place finish at Galaxy Battle 2025 // Phase 1.
Also worth noting is their performance at CCT Season 3 European Series #2. TNL passed the Group Stage with 3 wins. In the playoffs, Team Next Level defeated B1G 2-0 but ultimately finished 3rd–4th in the tournament.
The main highlight for TNL in the 2025 season so far is their victory at The Proving Grounds Season 1. In the playoffs, the team defeated 9INE, Apogee Esports, BC.Game Esports, and Fnatic.
Next, TNL showed a strong performance at the European Esports Championship 2025, where they finished in 2nd place.
At BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier, TNL is not expecting easy wins, but they will try their best and aim to secure a slot in the main tournament.
Recent head to head
The match between Natus Vincere and Team Next Level at BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier will be the first between the two. Although the rivalry is not principled, the match will definitely be interesting.
Which maps does NAVI pick and ban most often?
Let’s analyze both teams map statistics in 2025 to make smart CS2 tips.
Strong maps
- Inferno: high win percentage (76.5%) with 17 matches played.
- Mirage: high win percentage (66.7%) with 24 matches played.
- Ancient: high win percentage (53.3%) with 15 matches played.
Average results
- Dust2: average winning percentage (40.0%) with 10 matches played.
Weak maps
- Nuke: low win percentage (33.3%) with 9 matches played.
Which maps does TNL pick and ban most often?
Strong maps
- Ancient: high win percentage (78.4%) with 37 matches played.
- Mirage: high win percentage (65.5%) with 29 matches played.
- Train: high win percentage (63.6%) with 22 matches played.
Average results
- Dust2: average winning percentage (61.1%) with 36 matches played.
- Anubis: average winning percentage (60.7%) with 28 matches played.
Weak maps
- Nuke: low win percentage (57.5%) with 40 matches played.
Predicted result of the match between NAVI and TNL at BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier
Most bookmakers and analysts consider NAVI a clear favorite in the match against TNL at BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier. However, TNL should not be underestimated — the team is a newcomer at the professional level, and it is hard to predict what strategy they will use and what level of play they will show. In our opinion, based on previous results, NAVI will win this match. Fans can expect an exciting and dynamic game.
Betting prediction: NAVI wins.
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