Natus Vincere vs 3DMAX Prediction 10 March 2026
🔊 The Last Chance bracket match in ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 is here. The loser exits the tournament, while the winner advances to the playoffs. The pressure is immense-this is a do-or-die series for both teams.
Natus Vincere are going through a particularly tough phase. Throughout the tournament, they have looked weak-their gameplay lacks structure, and there's a noticeable absence of confidence in both team strategies and individual performances. Talks of potential roster changes are becoming more frequent, as this lineup has struggled to deliver consistent results for some time now.
3DMAX enter the series following significant changes. They've made adjustments to their player roster and coaching staff, yet they are competing with determination. While consistency remains elusive, the team is gradually starting to find their rhythm.
Head-to-Head
The teams haven't faced each other since the French organization made changes, so the relevance of past encounters is quite limited. Currently, neither lineup is showing consistency. This match is more about current form and the desire to advance to the playoffs.
Head-to-head statistics NaVi - 3DMAX

Natus Vincere Team Overview
NaVi are looking incredibly inconsistent. In their playoff qualification match, they fell to Legacy 0-2 without much resistance. Almost no one managed a positive KD. While the team can occasionally deliver a strong performance, just when you start to believe in them, their game begins to unravel.
The main issue is the lack of former confidence. It seems like the players aren't fully in sync with each other on the server. Most concerning is that none of the five are currently maintaining a consistently high level. When NaVi step up their individual play, they can defeat opponents of this caliber. However, if their aim is off, the team's structure quickly falls apart.
Match Results: Natus Vincere

3DMAX Team Overview
3DMAX are currently in a rebuilding phase. Ahead of the tournament, the team revamped their roster and coaching staff: misutaaa has replaced bodyy, wasiNk has stepped in as the coach, and NBK has taken on the role of assistant. Maka has resumed the captaincy.
The team shows inconsistent form: they've secured impressive victories over FURIA and FUT, highlighting their potential. However, losses to Spirit and The MongolZ have clearly illustrated the current ceiling of the team. The French side plays with boldness and often relies on individual shooting skills. Against inconsistent opponents, this style occasionally delivers results.
Match Results: 3DMAX
Editor's Prediction
Both teams are clearly not at their peak form right now. The pressure is less on 3DMAX since their roster has just been revamped, and there aren't high expectations yet. However, this match is far more critical for NaVi. Failing to advance from the group stage in an online tournament would raise even more questions about their lineup.
The series looks like a potential trade-off of map picks. If NaVi can step up with individual performances, they should secure the series in their favor. But if issues with shooting and overall gameplay persist, 3DMAX could very well capitalize and even clinch the match. Nonetheless, we are backing a NaVi victory, though there is a degree of risk in this belief.
