Na'Vi vs FURIA: IEM Rio Match Prediction
Natus Vincere will face FURIA on October 9 as part of the IEM Rio tournament. The yellow-blacks hold a significant advantage over their opponent in all key aspects and have consistently shown impressive results. While FURIA has delivered some surprising performances in this championship, they still remain the clear underdog in this matchup. What bets should you consider for this event? The answer can be found in our detailed prediction.

Command Analysis

Natus Vincere

Current Form
Natus Vincere have displayed exceptional performance throughout the season, rightfully claiming the top spot in the global rankings. Recently, they faced defeat in the grand final of the BLAST Premier against G2 Esports (1:3), yet prior to that, they showcased a remarkable winning streak. In this tournament, the yellow-black squad has remained unbeaten, celebrating victories in their first two matches. They initially overwhelmed Imperial (13:2) and then engaged in a fierce battle to defeat Liquid (2:1). Notably, Mirage continues to be the team's strongest map, boasting a 92% win rate.
Interesting Betting Trends
- NAVI wins 63.6% of pistol rounds on Dust2
- The yellow-black team has a 62.6% win rate while defending on Nuke

Furia eSports

Current Form
FURIA is currently ranked 14th in the world and is clearly outclassed by their opponent. The team lacks the number of titles and typically exits major tournaments early. However, in this competition, the Brazilians have impressed by defeating FaZe Clan (13:7) and MOUZ (2:1). Notably, FURIA excels on maps Inferno and Nuke, boasting an impressive 71% win rate.
Betting Trends
- FURIA has a 64.7% win rate in pistol rounds on Nuke
- The Brazilians achieve only 29% wins in matches on Anubis
Trends
Bet Total over 2.5 cards
In the last three matches, NAVI had a total exceeding
2.20Tip and bets
In our opinion, Natus Vincere stands out as the clear favorite in this matchup. They are likely to succeed in the upcoming game, but we shouldn't underestimate the Brazilian team. FURIA has performed well in previous matches during this tournament and demonstrated solid gameplay. Additionally, in their last encounter with Liquid, the yellow and black squad secured victory only in a full three-map series. It's quite possible that the underdog will put up a fight.
Prediction - FURIA to win with a round handicap of (+9.5) at 1.65