NAVI vs Team Heretics Preview and Predictions- VCT 2023 EMEA League

Week 3 of the VCT 2023 EMEA League starts with the highly-anticipated NAVI vs Team Heretics matchup

The two European powerhouses are facing off each other for the first time ever. Gear up to witness a clash of two teams with insane mechanics and solid strategic prowess. If you wish to know more about the matchup, this preview is for you.

NAVI

The two consecutive victories by NAVI are dispelling any doubts that arose after their first-round loss against KOI. Especially their last week’s performance against BBL Esports is sure to shut off even the harshest critics.

Players

Andrey ‘Shao' Kiprsky

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.12
• Average Combat Score (ACS): 214.8
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.28
• Headshot Percentage: 28.8%
• Average Damage per Round: 140.7

Kirill ‘ANGE1' Karasiow

• Role: IGL
• The Spike Rating: 0.93
• Average Combat Score (ACS): 194.5
• Kill-Death Ratio: 0.91
• Headshot Percentage: 31.0%
• Average Damage per Round: 124.8

Mehmet Yağız ‘cNed' İpek

• Role: Duelist
• The Spike Rating: 1.3
• Average Combat Score (ACS): 263.1
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.38
• Headshot Percentage: 24.9%
• Average Damage per Round: 160.6

Dmitry ‘SUYGETSU' Ilyushin

• Role: Sentinel
• The Spike Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score (ACS): 215.7
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.24
• Headshot Percentage: 31.6%
• Average Damage per Round: 141.1

Pontus ‘Zyppan' Eek

• Role: Initiator
• The Spike Rating: 1.12
• Average Combat Score (ACS): 228.0
• Kill-Death Ratio: 1.13
• Headshot Percentage: 26.1%
• Average Damage per Round: 149.1

Player to Watch

Shao

Team Heretics

After the impressive win against Karmine Corp in week 2, many thought that Team Heretics had hit top form, finally showcasing their true potential. That phase did not last long enough, as FNATIC inflicted a crushing defeat on the Spanish org last week.

Players

Wassim “keloqz” Cista

• Role: Duelist
• The Spike Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 233.4
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.13
• Headshot Percentage: 27.8%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.8

Óscar “mixwell” Colocho

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.09
• Average Combat Score: 230.1
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.15
• Headshot Percentage: 22.2%
• Average Damage per Round: 142.7

Auni “AvovA” Chahade

• Role: Controller
• The Spike Rating: 1.01
• Average Combat Score: 191.6
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.09
• Headshot Percentage: 25.5%
• Average Damage per Round: 122.8

Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.11
• Average Combat Score: 230.8
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.22
• Headshot Percentage: 20.3%
• Average Damage per Round: 147.8

Ričardas “Boo” Lukaševičius

• Role: Flex
• The Spike Rating: 1.06
• Average Combat Score: 199.9
• Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
• Headshot Percentage: 29.5%
• Average Damage per Round: 129.9

Player to Watch

zeek

NAVI vs Team Heretics Predictions- VCT 2023 EMEA League

We will go with a 2-0 win by NAVI.

NAVI vs Team Heretics Maps

Map 1: Ascent

Map 2: Split

Map 3: Fracture

NAVI vs Team Heretics Score

Map 1: NAVI to win with Team Heretics > 11

Map 2: NAVI to win with Team Heretics < 8

NAVI vs Team Heretics Series MVP

cNed

VCT 2023 EMEA League- NAVI vs Team Heretics Match Links

• YouTube
• Twitch

NAVI vs Team Heretics Match Time

April 12- 11:00 PT // 14:00 ET // 20:00 CEST