Giants vs NAVI Preview and Predictions – VCT 2023 EMEA LCQ
| Tags: Valorant
| Author Najib R
Since both EMEA LCQ finalists have secured their Champions 2023 spot, the Giants vs NAVI Grand Final matchup will be a battle for a better seeding
Although NAVI are clearly the favorites to win the EMEA LCQ as one of the Masters contenders from the region, Giants are looking pretty strong right now with an undefeated journey at this event. Therefore, we may see a different outcome than these teams’ encounters in the EMEA League, where NAVI have always been dominant. Now, between one of the best teams in Europe and the dark horse of the event, we need to predict a winner.
Giants
If you remember Giants Gaming’s EMEA League journey, they were one of the teams that barely made it to the Playoffs and didn’t win a single match to advance in the double-elimination bracket, losing their chance at reaching the Masters. Now, they have defeated some tough contenders of the region, including KOI in their last game, to get a ticket to this year’s biggest VALORANT event, and with such an excellent pace, winning over NAVI is not unlikely at all.
Players
Žygimantas “nukkye” Chmieliauskas
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.13
- Average Combat Score: 244.2
Emir “rhyme” Muminovic
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.01
- Average Combat Score: 210.4
Adolfo “Fit1nho” Gallego
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.11
- Average Combat Score: 230.0
Aaro “hoody” Peltokangas
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.09
- Average Combat Score: 223.4
Kirill “Cloud” Nehozhin
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.13
- Average Combat Score: 235.9
Most Kills
Map 1: hoody
Map 2: hoody
Map 3: Fit1nho
Map 4: nukkye
Most Assists
Map 1: hoody
Map 2: hoody
Map 3: hoody
Map 4: nukkye
Most Deaths
Map 1: rhyme
Map 2: Fit1nho
Map 3: Fit1nho
Map 4: Fit1nho
NAVI
Coming from a pretty disappointing run in the Masters, NAVI showed signs of struggles in the LCQ as they lost their first match against KOI, an upset that put them in the Lower Bracket. From there, ANGE1’s squad had to defeat Karmine Corp and KOI again to not lose their chance of attending another global event this year. However, even though NAVI have been the stronger name when faced against Giants in the past, this time could be different.
Players
Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.16
- Average Combat Score: 218.3
Kirill “ANGE1” Karasiow
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 0.90
- Average Combat Score: 193.1
Mehmet Yağız “cNed” İpek
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.17
- Average Combat Score: 251.9
Dmitry “SUYGETSU” Ilyushin
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.10
- Average Combat Score: 209.9
Pontus “Zyppan” Eek
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.08
- Average Combat Score: 230.4
Most Kills
Map 1: Zyppan
Map 2: Zyppan
Map 3: SUYGETSU
Map 4: cNed
Most Assists
Map 1: SUYGETSU
Map 2: Zyppan
Map 3: Zyppan
Map 4: Zyppan
Most Deaths
Map 1: ANGE1
Map 2: ANGE1
Map 3: ANGE1
Map 4: ANGE1
VCT 2023 EMEA LCQ – Giants vs NAVI Predictions
Our prediction tells us this match has Giants Gaming written all over it, and they will likely win 3-1 against Natus Vincere.
Giants vs NAVI – Head to Head Record
Giants 3 – 5 NAVI
Giants vs NAVI Maps
- Ascent
- Pearl
- Lotus
- Split
- Bind
NAVI vs Giants Score
- Map 1: NAVI to win by +3>
- Map 2: NAVI to win by +6>
- Map 3: Giants to win by +4>
- Map 4: NAVI to win by +2>
NAVI vs Giants First Blood
Map 1: cNed
Map 2: hoody
Map 3: Zyppan
Map 4: cNed
Giants vs NAVI Most First Kills
Map 1: Fit1nho
Map 2: Fit1nho
Map 3: ANGE1
Map 4: ANGE1
NAVI vs Giants Top Fragger
Zyppan
Giants vs NAVI Most Clutches
Shao
VCT 2023 EMEA LCQ – Giants vs NAVI Match Links
Giants vs NAVI Match Time
July 23, 2023 – 08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 17:00 CEST