NAVI and HEROIC will meet in the decisive match of the Elimination Stage at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament. Both teams have a 2:2 record in the Swiss system, making this match critical for reaching the playoffs. The Bo3 format ensures a tense struggle, as the winner moves on, and the loser ends their participation in the tournament. The last meetings between the teams show the advantage of NAVI, but HEROIC has its strength.

Current Form of Teams

NAVI demonstrate unstable results in the Elimination stage. The team confidently defeated Liquid (1-0) and GamerLegion (2-0), but suffered defeats from Spirit and MIBR. The team leader b1t is in great shape, but the team lacks stability in crucial moments of the matches.

HEROIC also has inconsistent results. Victories over BIG and FaZe confirm their high level of training, but defeats against Spirit and The MongolZ raise doubts about their adaptability. Strong play from Nertz is the basis of HEROIC's success, but maximum concentration is required to defeat NAVI.

Team Map Pool

The analysis of the mappers shows a certain advantage for NAVI. They play confidently on Mirage (75% winrate) and Nuke (60%), where their structured style brings success. However, Inferno (50%) remain weak points. NAVI usually bans Vertigo, where HEROIC has a strong play (67%).

HEROIC can respond with strong results on Vertigo (67%) and Mirage (69%), where their players demonstrate a high level of individual skill. Ancient (57%) and Dust II (56%) are also among their comfortable maps, but their problems on Anubis (47%) could be decisive in the match against NAVI.

The match between NAVI and HEROIC at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will most likely take place on Mirage, Ancient, and Dust II maps.

Prediction.

NAVI have a psychological advantage, as they defeated HEROIC in the last Bo3 match a month ago with a score of 2:1. Their dominance on key maps and confident play against top opponents give them a slight advantage. However, HEROIC are always dangerous with their ability to adapt and withstand pressure.

Prediction: NAVI will win with a score of 2-1.

This match will be the last chance for both teams to make it to the playoffs of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Over the past six months, the teams have met once, and NAVI won in a tense confrontation. This game will not only determine who will continue to fight for the trophy, but will also be a real test of the players' endurance and psychological stability.

The Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament will last from December 5 to 15. It features 16 teams that will fight for the playoffs and a part of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.