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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n lux named Luminosity\u2019s main problem after EWC elimination <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 ADVANTAGE FOR NATUS VINCERE<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the overall head-to-head map statistics, Natus Vincere lead the matchup 16:9. Their latest series at IEM Cologne Major 2026 was especially telling, where NAVI won 2:1: they took Mirage 13:6 and Ancient 16:13, losing only on Nuke 8:13.<\/p>\n
Earlier, NAVI also won the meeting at ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals with a 2:0 score after victories on Mirage 13:4 and Ancient 13:11. At the same time, The MongolZ have already proven that they can beat this opponent: at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, they won 2:1, so this matchup cannot be called completely one-sided.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe MongolZ \u2014 instability after good series
\nThe MongolZ started Esports World Cup with a confident 13:7 victory over magic. Before the tournament, the team defeated Wildcard 2:0 and HEROIC 2:1, but also lost to FaZe 1:2 and 9z 0:2. The results remain unstable, although the roster continues to compete with high-level teams.<\/p>\n
The best numbers on the roster are being shown by 910, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.78 kills per round and has a +2.29% Round Swing. Techno and bLitz also play important roles, while the team\u2019s success will largely depend on how consistently The MongolZ can convert early aggression.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55157255245_46699df901_k.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNatus Vincere \u2014 stronger ranking and a stable b1t
\nNatus Vincere also started the tournament with a win, beating 3DMAX 13:9. Before that, the team alternated strong results with setbacks: they defeated The MongolZ 2:1 and Legacy 2:0, but lost to G2 and Falcons with the same 1:2 score.<\/p>\n
The main individual force for NAVI remains b1t, who has a 1.20 rating over the last three months. He shows 77.6% KAST and 84.4 ADR. Alongside him, w0nderful, makazze, and iM play important roles, while Aleksib is responsible for the team\u2019s structure and adaptation throughout the Bo3 series.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (The MongolZ | Natus Vincere):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 100% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 56% | 75%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 60% | 75%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 43% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 20% | 100%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: \u2014 | 50%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- Natus Vincere will almost certainly try to remove Dust2 \u2014 The MongolZ\u2019s strongest map, where the Mongolian team has won all five matches over the last three months. For NAVI, this map is much less comfortable \u2014 only 25% wins across four matches.<\/li>\n
- The MongolZ, in turn, will logically avoid Ancient. Natus Vincere have a 100% win rate on this map over the last three months, while The MongolZ have won only 20% of their matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Mirage looks like one of the most realistic choices for Natus Vincere. NAVI have a 75% win rate on it against 56% for The MongolZ, and in the latest head-to-head match, it was on Mirage that the European roster won 13:6.<\/li>\n
- Nuke may become one of the options for The MongolZ. Although their overall statistics on the map are only 43% against NAVI\u2019s 67%, it was Nuke that the Mongolian team took 13:8 during the latest head-to-head Bo3. Inferno may also remain a potential map in the series \u2014 60% wins for The MongolZ against 75% for Natus Vincere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 910 vs b1t \u2014 the main individual matchup of the match between the most productive players on both teams.<\/li>\n
- Techno vs makazze \u2014 a rifle duel that may determine the battle for space and opening trades.<\/li>\n
- bLitz vs Aleksib \u2014 a clash of captains, whose adaptation will largely determine the development of the Bo3 series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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HEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 ADVANTAGE FOR NATUS VINCERE<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the overall head-to-head map statistics, Natus Vincere lead the matchup 16:9. Their latest series at IEM Cologne Major 2026 was especially telling, where NAVI won 2:1: they took Mirage 13:6 and Ancient 16:13, losing only on Nuke 8:13.<\/p>\n
Earlier, NAVI also won the meeting at ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals with a 2:0 score after victories on Mirage 13:4 and Ancient 13:11. At the same time, The MongolZ have already proven that they can beat this opponent: at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, they won 2:1, so this matchup cannot be called completely one-sided.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe MongolZ \u2014 instability after good series
\nThe MongolZ started Esports World Cup with a confident 13:7 victory over magic. Before the tournament, the team defeated Wildcard 2:0 and HEROIC 2:1, but also lost to FaZe 1:2 and 9z 0:2. The results remain unstable, although the roster continues to compete with high-level teams.<\/p>\n
The best numbers on the roster are being shown by 910, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.78 kills per round and has a +2.29% Round Swing. Techno and bLitz also play important roles, while the team\u2019s success will largely depend on how consistently The MongolZ can convert early aggression.<\/p>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNatus Vincere \u2014 stronger ranking and a stable b1t
\nNatus Vincere also started the tournament with a win, beating 3DMAX 13:9. Before that, the team alternated strong results with setbacks: they defeated The MongolZ 2:1 and Legacy 2:0, but lost to G2 and Falcons with the same 1:2 score.<\/p>\n
The main individual force for NAVI remains b1t, who has a 1.20 rating over the last three months. He shows 77.6% KAST and 84.4 ADR. Alongside him, w0nderful, makazze, and iM play important roles, while Aleksib is responsible for the team\u2019s structure and adaptation throughout the Bo3 series.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (The MongolZ | Natus Vincere):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 100% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 56% | 75%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 60% | 75%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 43% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 20% | 100%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: \u2014 | 50%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- Natus Vincere will almost certainly try to remove Dust2 \u2014 The MongolZ\u2019s strongest map, where the Mongolian team has won all five matches over the last three months. For NAVI, this map is much less comfortable \u2014 only 25% wins across four matches.<\/li>\n
- The MongolZ, in turn, will logically avoid Ancient. Natus Vincere have a 100% win rate on this map over the last three months, while The MongolZ have won only 20% of their matches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Mirage looks like one of the most realistic choices for Natus Vincere. NAVI have a 75% win rate on it against 56% for The MongolZ, and in the latest head-to-head match, it was on Mirage that the European roster won 13:6.<\/li>\n
- Nuke may become one of the options for The MongolZ. Although their overall statistics on the map are only 43% against NAVI\u2019s 67%, it was Nuke that the Mongolian team took 13:8 during the latest head-to-head Bo3. Inferno may also remain a potential map in the series \u2014 60% wins for The MongolZ against 75% for Natus Vincere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- 910 vs b1t \u2014 the main individual matchup of the match between the most productive players on both teams.<\/li>\n
- Techno vs makazze \u2014 a rifle duel that may determine the battle for space and opening trades.<\/li>\n
- bLitz vs Aleksib \u2014 a clash of captains, whose adaptation will largely determine the development of the Bo3 series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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The MongolZ \u2014 instability after good series
\nThe MongolZ started Esports World Cup with a confident 13:7 victory over magic. Before the tournament, the team defeated Wildcard 2:0 and HEROIC 2:1, but also lost to FaZe 1:2 and 9z 0:2. The results remain unstable, although the roster continues to compete with high-level teams.<\/p>\n
The best numbers on the roster are being shown by 910, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.78 kills per round and has a +2.29% Round Swing. Techno and bLitz also play important roles, while the team\u2019s success will largely depend on how consistently The MongolZ can convert early aggression.<\/p>\n Natus Vincere \u2014 stronger ranking and a stable b1t The main individual force for NAVI remains b1t, who has a 1.20 rating over the last three months. He shows 77.6% KAST and 84.4 ADR. Alongside him, w0nderful, makazze, and iM play important roles, while Aleksib is responsible for the team\u2019s structure and adaptation throughout the Bo3 series.<\/p>\n Statistics over the last 3 months (The MongolZ | Natus Vincere):<\/p>\n Expected veto:<\/p>\n Likely maps:<\/p>\n read more<\/p>\n
\nNatus Vincere also started the tournament with a win, beating 3DMAX 13:9. Before that, the team alternated strong results with setbacks: they defeated The MongolZ 2:1 and Legacy 2:0, but lost to G2 and Falcons with the same 1:2 score.<\/p>\nMAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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