The upper bracket final between NAVI and Aurora is a clash between two teams arriving in excellent form. Both have already secured playoff spots, but this match will determine who advances directly to the semi-finals. NAVI look more stable and structured, while Aurora remain one of the most dangerous high-tempo teams in the tournament.
Road to the Match
NAVI have made a confident run so far:
- 2–1 vs Falcons — a tough series that showed their resilience.
- 2–1 vs B8 — strong control in key moments and solid clutch play.
The team looks well-balanced: makazze provides consistent firepower, w0nderful is reliable on the AWP, and b1t continues to be a key factor in trading situations.
Aurora are also having a strong tournament:
- 2–0 vs FURIA — a dominant win with full control.
- 2–1 vs FaZe — an important victory over a top-tier team.
They play aggressively and with confidence: XANTARES delivers massive impact, and the system revolves around high tempo and constant pressure.
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Current Form & Context
NAVI come into this match on a 6-match winning streak, showing consistent and controlled gameplay. They win through structure, strong economy management, and discipline. Aurora, on the other hand, are more explosive. They can dictate tempo and break structured setups, but sometimes struggle to maintain control in longer series. This is a classic stylistic clash: NAVI’s control and structure vs Aurora’s pace and aggression.
Map Pool & Veto Analysis (Bo3, last 3 months)
- Dust2: NAVI 62% | Aurora 71%
- Mirage: NAVI 41% | Aurora 42%
- Inferno: NAVI 67% | Aurora 70%
- Nuke: NAVI 75% | Aurora 29%
- Overpass: NAVI — | Aurora 50%
- Ancient: NAVI 62% | Aurora —
- Anubis: NAVI 33% | Aurora 86%
Likely bans:
- NAVI remove Anubis (86% for Aurora).
- Aurora remove Nuke (75% for NAVI).
Likely picks:
- NAVI: Inferno or Ancient.
- Aurora: Dust2 or Inferno.
Decider: Mirage — a map where both teams have nearly identical numbers.
Head-to-Head
Historically, NAVI hold a clear advantage: 22 wins for NAVI vs 8 for Aurora . Recent matches further confirm this trend — NAVI consistently find ways to win this matchup.
VRS & Tournament Context
NAVI (#2, 1843 pts)
- +34 pts for a win
- –15 pts for a loss
Aurora (#6, 1815 pts)
- +29 pts for a win
- –11 pts for a loss
For both teams, this is an important match in the race for top-5 positioning and ranking stability.
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Prediction
Aurora are capable of contesting the series, especially on their stronger maps where their pace can create problems. However, across a full Bo3, NAVI’s structure, consistency, and superior economy control look decisive.
Expected score: NAVI 2–1 Aurora
The series should be very close, but if the game shifts into a controlled scenario, NAVI are likely to have the edge.
