BIG vs NAVI at CS:GO IEM Rio Major 2022 - Predictions, head-to-head, livestream details, and more
The Legends Stage of the ongoing CS:GO Majors, IEM Rio 2022, is nearing its conclusion after three days of engaging matchups. Sixteen teams entered this stage in an attempt to secure the final eight spots in the Champions Stage. With 5 teams already earning qualification, six teams remain in contention for the final 3 spots.
On Day 4 of the IEM Rio Major Legends Stage, two promising European CS:GO rosters will engage in a best-of-three series. Ukrainian organization, Natus Vincere (NAVI), will go up against the German contenders, BIG, they fight to remain in the Major and advance to its final stage.
Both Natus Vincere and BIG have exhibited their strengths so far in the IEM Rio Major 2022. BIG climbed their way to the Legends Stage after a near-flawless run in the Challengers Stage. NAVI, on the other hand, kicked off their tournament campaign directly in the Legends Stage.
The German organization has a strong core, with their head coach, gob b, and players like tabseN and syrsoN forming the backbone of the team. BIG also has young talent in the form of s1n and Krimbo, who are essential for the team's success. So far in the tournament, they have shown their strengths on 11 maps, winning 6 out of them.
In comparison, NAVI has had less experience in the tournament, playing 6 maps less than their German opponents, winning only 3. However, NAVI consists of a roster with very strong fundamentals. They also have a deep talent pool with explosive firepower, featuring one of the world's greatest AWPers, s1mple, and incredibly effective riflers like Perfecto and b1t.
Based on the form of both teams in the IEM Rio Major, BIG does have an upper hand. However, NAVI's current roster consists of their Major-winning core from PGL
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