Match Prediction: NaVi - Cloud9 | CS2 (CS:GO)
IEM Rio Major 2022NAVI and Cloud9 will meet in the second round of the main stage of IEM Rio Major 2022. An intriguing duel in which once irreconcilable opponents will clash.
It seems that we have exactly the couple that many have been waiting for. Last year, no one met more often than NAVI and Cloud9, and now this will happen for the first time in 2022.
On the one hand, the Russian team managed to play right during IEM Rio Major 2022, where they managed to get out of a difficult situation after two losses at the start.
On the other hand, "Born to Win" are considered almost the main favorites of the championship. It is clear that NAVI did not show the most confident start, but in such a "derby" all previous matches have no meaning. And yet here I am inclined to choose in favor of s1mple and the company.
Form NAVI
The fourth team in the world rankings played well at the IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe RMR B, where they got three confident victories. Moreover, there the team did not have any unnecessary problems, since he played in a clean class.
After almost a month of rest, "Born to Win" broke into IEM Rio Major 2022, where they got a victory over Vitality. True, NAVI could not get the rounds several times, but this is the tenth thing.
And yet now you can believe that the team will try to find a rhythm and not make such mistakes in the future. And in fact, NAVI has great chances to reach the playoffs without any problems.
Latest NAVI results:
- Lost to G2 with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over Illuminar Gaming with a score of 16:5.
- Victory over MOUZ with a score of 16:11.
- The victory over the Outsiders with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Vitality with a score of 25:21.
The best NAVI maps:
- Dust 2 - 80% of wins.
- Mirage - 80% of wins.
- Inferno - 57% of wins.
Usually Born to Win refuse the Vertigo card, but in recent months the team has been preparing something.
Form Cloud9
The fifth team in the world ranking had a terrible start at IEM Rio Major 2022, as they lost to fnatic and Grayhound Gaming on the first game day.
However, Cloud9 managed to straighten out its position further, having obtained three victories over Imperial Esports, Evil Geniuses and GamerLegion in a row, and also made it to the “legends”.
Here, the wards of the groove went even further, once again showing a crazy defense. As a result, Cloud9 took out FaZe Clan, although once again it was close.
Latest Cloud9 results:
- Lost to Grayhound Gaming with a score of 17:19.
- Victory over Imperial Esports with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Evil Geniuses with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over GamerLegion with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over FaZe Clan with a score of 16:14.
Best Cloud9 Maps:
- Overpass - 88% of wins.
- Mirage - 80% of wins.
- Ancient - 75% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 67% of wins.
- Vertigo - 60% of wins.
In turn, the Russian team continues to refuse the Nuke card.
Match statistics NAVI — Cloud9
During the last season, the teams had thirteen meetings: five wins for NAVI and seven wins for Cloud9. However, enough time has passed since then - almost a calendar year.
Prediction for the match NAVI — Cloud9
Lived up. If last year we got tired of this pair, then this season we have not seen a similar series yet. And yet, "Born to Win" should cover the opponent, whom they know from head to toe.
It is clear that Cloud9 is on the edge and managed to break out right during the championship. However, NAVI still seems to be on another level, acting on the class.
Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the NAVI team.
Bookmakers & Statistics
All bookmakers have agreed that Cloud9 is the favorite. This can be noticed because odds on them are 2.01. This number in the favor of NaVi amounts 4.01. Respectively, the last ones are the underdogs of the upcoming match.
How did the participants perform in the last matches
Last Matches | NaVi | Cloud9 |
5 matches (wins) | 4 | 4 |
10 matches (wins) | 6 | 6 |
Also it makes sense to remember the statistics of the matches between the teams.
The participants in the battle before the meeting played 13 matches with each other.
In these battles NaVi got 9 victories while Cloud9 managed to take 3 matches.