NAVI vs FUT Esports Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 EMEA Playoffs

The lower bracket of the VCT 2023 EMEA Playoffs continues with the NAVI vs FUT Esports matchup

With both teams done with their primary objective of qualifying for the Masters Tokyo, they are now playing for a favorable seed. The clash between NAVI and FUT Esports will see one team go home while the other proceeds to the lower finals. Here is how we think the upcoming encounter will pan out.

NAVI

Commencing their playoffs campaign from the upper semi-finals, NAVI needed only one win to qualify for the inaugural Masters event of the year. While they failed to get that win against Team Liquid, ANGE1 led his team to a resounding victory over Giants Gaming in the lower bracket to secure their spot. As they move on to the next round with this win, the Ukrainian org remains a favorite in the upcoming matchups, starting with the clash against FUT Esports.

Players

Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.12
• ACS: 216.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.2
• Headshot Percentage: 30%
• Average Damage per Round: 143.1

Kirill “ANGE1” Karasiow

• Role: IGL
• VLR Rating: 0.91
• ACS: 185
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.89
• Headshot Percentage: 30%
• Average Damage per Round: 120.5

Mehmet Yağız “cNed” İpek

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.2
• ACS: 252.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.3
• Headshot Percentage: 25%
• Average Damage per Round: 155.1

Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 1.17
• ACS: 215.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.21
• Headshot Percentage: 31%
• Average Damage per Round: 141

Pontus “Zyppan” Eek

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 216.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.14
• Headshot Percentage: 34%
• Average Damage per Round: 139.1

Player to Watch

Shao

FUT Esports

In a joyous moment for the Turkish esports community, FUT Esports have qualified for Masters Tokyo, marking the culmination of a journey filled with ups and downs through the regular season and playoffs. While their upper-bracket clash against FNATIC resulted in a 2-1 loss, it was no insignificant task to get a map off of the best team in the world. Building upon that momentum, the Turkish super team showcased their prowess in a high-stakes showdown against Team Vitality, beating them to secure the ticket to Tokyo.

Players

Buğra “mojj” Kiraz

• Role: Sentinel
• VLR Rating: 0.99
• ACS: 185.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.95
• Headshot Percentage: 27%
• Average Damage per Round: 130.9

Doğukan “qRaxs” Balaban

• Role: Initiator
• VLR Rating: 1.05
• ACS: 202.2
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.01
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 132.7

Konur “qw1” Şahin

• Role: Duelist
• VLR Rating: 1.15
• ACS: 250
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.26
• Headshot Percentage: 24%
• Average Damage per Round: 155.5

Furkan “MrFaliN” Yeğen

• Role: Controller
• VLR Rating: 0.98
• ACS: 190.5
• Kill/Death Ratio: 0.89
• Headshot Percentage: 26%
• Average Damage per Round: 124.1

Ata “AtaKaptan” Tan

• Role: Flex
• VLR Rating: 1.04
• ACS: 192.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.11
• Headshot Percentage: 28%
• Average Damage per Round: 122.8

Player to Watch

AtaKaptan

VCT 2023 EMEA League – NAVI vs FUT Esports Predictions

Our prediction is a 2-0 win by NAVI.

NAVI vs FUT Esports – Head-to-Head Record

NAVI 1 – 0 FUT Esports

NAVI vs FUT Esports – Maps

• Map 1: Ascent
• Map 2: Lotus
• Map 3: Haven

NAVI vs FUT Esports – Score

• Map 1: NAVI to win with Giants > 11
• Map 2: NAVI to win with Giants < 9

NAVI vs FUT Esports – Top Fragger

cNed

VCT 2023 EMEA League – NAVI vs FUT Esports Match Links

• YouTube
• Twitch 

NAVI vs FUT Esports – Match Time

May 26, 2023 – 11:00 PT // 14:00 ET // 20:00 CEST

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