NAVI vs Team Heretics Preview and Predictions- VCT 2023 EMEA League
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| Author Thealchemist
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
NAVI vs Team Heretics Match Time
April 12- 11:00 PT // 14:00 ET // 20:00 CEST