We are heading for the top division, which has become the title region this year. CIS and the match between NaVi and Empire.
The times when the opposition of these tags caused excitement and riveted the attention of viewers from all over the world are long gone. And now, in 2021, this match is gaining weight again.
Nevertheless, we have here a struggle for DPC points in the region, with, as we have already seen, high competition. Both Empire and NaVi are in dire need of them, but there will be one winner.
We are trying to figure out who will earn the first victory for themselves, and who will have to enter the third week with a second defeat.
NaVi form
Natus Vincere will be suitable as a nominal favorite for the match. This is true with opponent Empire.
Although, after NaVi's debut match, I don't want to praise this team. NaVi has a lot of problems with the new line-up, from personal performance to team action.
Natus Vincere Roster
- V-Tune
- No[o] ne
- GeneraL
- ALOHADANCE
- Solo
Initially, there was no faith in this roster, and the first game showed that the team had problems. Whether they managed to fix them in a week is a question.
NaVi Latest Results
- Lose at PuckChamp 1-2
- Defeat EXTREMUM 2-0
- Loss from HellRaisers with a score of 1-2
- Lose at Empire 1-2
- Lost to PuckChamp 0-2
A series of failures still stretches from the closed qualifiers for The International 10. Although, the root of the gap has gone much deeper, and in the last 6 years NaVi have not shown the highest level.
Heroes of Natus Vincere
For patch 7.30, the team played 1 official streak. Grabbed Snaprfire (2x), Spirit Breaker, Phantom Assassin, Pangolier, Tidehunter and so on. All heroes have 0% wins.
Empire shape
Empire will act as catch-ups in this match. Maybe yes.
Probably only because NaVi are playing against. And the first match of the yellow-blacks is not a pleasant sight for their fans.
However, things are not going well for Empire either. Far from smooth.
Empire Roster
- lightless
- Shisui
- Ghostik
- [T] SA
- Kaori
This five was formed during D2CL season 5 and seemed to have time to play. So far, no teamwork is visible, although in some places successful matches flicker.
Empire Latest matches
- Beat NoMarci 2-0
- Lost to HellRaisers with a score of 0-2
- Lose from AS Monaco Gambit with a score of 0-2
- Win over IVY 2-0
- Lose to Nemiga Gaming 0-2
In parallel with the DPC, Empire participates in D2CL Season 6. Even there, not everything is going smoothly, as evidenced by the defeat to Nemiga, who are in the second division of the CIS.
Heroes of the Empire
The most played heroes of Team Empire in patch 7.30: Mars (13 matches, 38% win), Mirana (11 matches, 63% win), Kunkka (10 matches, 50% win).
History of personal confrontations
In the new line-ups, the teams did not play with each other. The DPC regular season match will be the first face-to-face confrontation.
Exodus
The first rule of betting is not to bet on NaVi. The second rule of betting is not to bet against NaVi.
In this case, I will break the first one. NaVi's victory, but as in any Dota 2 roster match, this is a huge risk.
Outcome: NaVi's victory.
