Navi Vs Faze

The ESL Pro League’s schedule for today offers another three CS:GO matchups we can bet on. I focus on the clash between FaZe and Natus Vincere here.

The Europeans find themselves in a tough spot prior to round 4 of Stage 2, while the Russians are on course to make the playoffs despite a recent hiccup.

Natus Vincere FaZe Clan 2 0 14.02 21:30; cYpheR GaRpY 2 1 14.02 17:00; Natus Vincere AS Monaco Gambit 2 1 14.02 16:30; Natus Vincere FaZe Clan 2 1 13.02 18:05; Natus Vincere MIBR 2 1 12.02 17:30; cYpheR vengeurR 1 2 07.02 19:30; Natus Vincere Team Empire 2 0 07.02 16:00; Natus Vincere MnM Gaming 5 7 05.02 00:30; cYpheR cnz 2 1 31.01 19:40. Very good game vs OG but next game we need to win 100% GOgogogogog Faze UP!!!1111. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO FAZE REALLY 2-0'D NAVI AND THEY ONLY PRAC'D FOR A WEEK.

My FaZe vs. Natus Vincere betting preview for Wednesday highlights the betting odds for the tie. I then provide my team analysis and wrap up with my prediction.

Let’s start off with the betting markets that you can find at BetOnline.

There are several other options to approach this with the bookmaker providing a bunch of player and map-orientated specials. Be sure to check these out if you’re shopping for alternative markets.

Looking at these odds, it seems like FaZe are doomed here but at this stage of the tournament, anything is possible.

Let’s move on to the team analysis and try to figure out where the real betting value lies.

FaZe Analysis

The team looks to be down and out after losing all three of their Stage 2 matches so far. They couldn’t muster more than one round win against both Fnatic and mousesports, and lost to an Astralis team looking to bounce back after two consecutive defeats.

This has cemented FaZe at the bottom of the table and they also have the worst kill/death ratio among the six teams.

Their prospects don’t look too bright but we have to acknowledge the fact that they have been a worthy opponent to the elite despite ultimately losing all the ties.

Their lack of leadership in clutch moments has been a problem, however, the roster still possesses enough quality and they will hope that their good head-to-head record against the world ranking leaders will continue today.

NaVi edged both Astralis and OG in their opening fixtures of Stage 2 but were completely outplayed on Nuke and Dust II by mousesports yesterday.

The Russians are still second in the group and in with a good chance of clinching top spot but their huge dependence on s1mple has been a problem.

Their kill count has not been great lately and s1mple himself is not exactly in top form.

Navi Vs Faze

The team still comes into the tie as huge favorites but there are definite holes in their game and they will need to improve if they don’t want to sweat until the end today.

FaZe vs. Natus Vincere Prediction and Pick

Most people expect an easy win for Natus Vincere here. After all, FaZe has lost three on the trot, while the Russians are the world number one and have arguably the best player on the CS:GO pro scene.

Navi Vs Faze Odds

However, there are a few things that give me pause. First of all, there seems to be a lack of organization in the NaVi camp. They have looked a bit chaotic in their last matchups and their form is closer to the one that saw them lose two matches in Phase 1.

In addition, FaZe has the advantage on a couple of maps and historically they have been a tough opponent for the Russians.

With the pressure now firmly on NaVi, I believe FaZe can thrive here. The teams will probably look to get Nuke and Overpass off the table and the clash can go either way on the remaining maps.

It will still be tough for FaZe to get this over the line but I think it is an ideal situation to back the underdog at this price.

So, I conclude my FaZe vs. Natus Vincere betting preview with this as my betting pick:

• FaZe

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I’m sorry, guys! Just like I’ve told you in our last set of CSGO picks, BLAST Premier Spring has been a properly chaotic event. Too chaotic for CSGO betting experts, to say the least. It’s been a wild ride; a ride I’m not that proud of thus far. But, here’s hoping we’ll fix things with NaVi vs. Faze predictions, even though we’ve missed the correct score 2:0 for NaVi vs. MIBR yesterday.

DAY 1 IS IN THE BAG 💥

A day of upsets, goats in action and certified bangers!#BLASTPremierpic.twitter.com/XWd4jUmM0u

— BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) February 12, 2021

Natus Vincere going up against Faze Clan has all the makings of a proper spectacle. It’s not every day we see two of Europe’s finest going up against each other. The stage is set up nicely, that’s for sure, but whether or not it’s worth betting on… that’s what the remainder of our NaVi vs. Faze Clan predictions aim to find out.

NaVi vs. Faze Betting Predictions

To be honest with you guys, I’m actually scared to give you guys concrete picks. I’ve never been scared doing what I love, but this event has been something else… An upset after an upset; a major loss following another one. BLAST Premier Spring hasn’t been good for my budget, and I reckon most of you feel the same way.

Navi Vs Faze Csgo

But, we’re here to fix things! We’re here to stop the upset-train and finally win a wager! NaVi vs. Faze picks might not be the most lucrative option out there, but they should be worth your while at a medium stake. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the action!

Navi Vs Faze Highlights

Form

There’s really no need to compare the form of these two – it’s miles apart. NaVi were and still are the most consistent team out there, while Faze Clan are trying to find their place among frequent roster alterations. They’ve lost their biggest star, NiKo, but seem to finally be back on track and improving their ranking in international waters. So yeah, as far as the form goes, our NaVi vs. Faze picks can go in only one direction!

Expectations-wise, NaVi should win… but considering this whole upset trend that’s been going on from the start of the event, people kind of expect Faze Clan to make an upset here. It’s not that far of a stretch, but I still reckon NaVi has enough pedigree to see this one through and come out with a win that’d guarantee them a spot on the Spring Finals!

Navi Vs Faze Clan

Map Depth

Let’s go straight to the point here – statistically, Faze Clan has just one map which they can properly contest NaVi on – Nuke! Everything else is (at least statistically) in favor of the CIS champions. Alongside Nuke, Faze won Dust 2 against Liquid as well! That has to be pointed out since NaVi haven’t really excelled at that map. Though, I don’t think we’ll see them play on it – NaVi’s map pool depth should be more than enough to push the odds in their favor in the banning phase.

Roster Strengths

As expected, S1mple was the prime catalyst in NaVi’s win against MIBR! He accumulated whopping 70 kills across three maps, 16 more than the second-placed electronic. He’ll be the man to watch against Faze Clan tomorrow, that’s for sure!

Faze Vs Navi Blast

But, Turns Out Faze Clan’s Roster Isn’t Lost Without Niko!

Broky and rain did their part in beating liquid, acquiring 39 kills over two (relatively short) maps. They had excellent all-around contribution too, not just in terms of kills, which brings forth the following question – can the two of them effectively counter S1mple tomorrow?

While they’ll definitely do their best, even if they manage to control him, prevent him from going berserk and snowballing into the match, even if they do, other NaVi players are more than capable of exploiting that to their advantage.

This brings forth the following conclusion:

NaVi vs. Faze Picks

Wow, what are these odds? Why are they so good; why are NaVi vs. Faze picks so valuable? Well, I think it has something to do with the fact that this whole event has been one big upset. Bookies aren’t sure what to do with these matches, risk-management-wise, so we have a perfect opportunity to milk them for what they’re worth.

The problem is, I’m not even sure what to trust anymore. Typically, all my esports picks, whether they’re for CSGO or Valorant, are based on statistical figures. These last few weeks, well, let’s just say they didn’t follow any statistical trends whatsoever.

For this particular matchup, at first, I was inclined to go with Faze Clan just for the sake of holding onto the upset train. But… I just can’t… NaVi are a top-tier side and even though they struggled (a bit) against MIBR, they shouldn’t lose against Faze. And it’s not just my opinion, the stats are backing me up… But, I can’t guarantee anything on this event anymore – it’s been a wild ride, but let’s hope NaVi put an end to the whole upset thingy and close this one out with style!

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