Natus Vincere vs The MongolZ

🔔 Natus Vincere and The MongolZ meet in the IEM Beijing semi-finals. NAVI have had the upper hand against the Mongolian side, winning six of their last seven head-to-head series. They have been particularly strong on the opening map, taking it in six of those seven meetings. The MongolZ can put up a fight, but they have consistently struggled against this opponent. This semi-final will be another test of whether they can find a way past NAVI’s disciplined play.

We favour Natus Vincere on the first map, where their statistical edge is strongest. They have repeatedly found ways to break down The MongolZ and capitalise on mistakes at key moments. The Mongolian side can respond with aggression, but they will need a marked improvement to get off to a winning start. NAVI are well placed to take control from the opening rounds. Our prediction: Natus Vincere to win the first map.