On May 6, 2025, at 18:00 UTC, NAVI Junior will face off against PARIVISION in the ESL Challenger League Season 49: Europe Playoffs. This best-of-3 match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two competitive teams. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. View match details here.
Current form of the teams
NAVI Junior, currently ranked 38th in the world rankings, has shown impressive form recently with a win streak of one match. Over the past year, they have achieved a win rate of 73%, with a remarkable 86% win rate in the last month alone. In terms of earnings, NAVI Junior has accumulated $193,000 over the past six months, placing them 10th in earnings among teams. In their recent matches, NAVI Junior has demonstrated strong performances, including a recent 2-0 victory against Sashi and a commendable performance in the Galaxy Battle 2025, where they secured the 3-4th place and earned $4,000. Their last five matches reflect a solid form, with four wins and one loss.
PARIVISION, ranked slightly higher at 35th place in the world rankings, has had a mixed performance recently. Their win rate over the past year stands at 55%, but their recent month’s performance has been less impressive with a win rate of just 38%. PARIVISION’s recent earnings over the past six months amount to $27,000, placing them 49th in the earnings ranking. In their latest matches, PARIVISION experienced a loss against GUN5 and a win against Sashi, reflecting their fluctuating form. Their last five matches include two wins and three losses, indicating room for improvement.
Teams’ Map Pool
The anticipated map veto for this matchup begins with NAVI Junior banning Train, a map they have consistently avoided. PARIVISION is expected to ban Nuke, a map they rarely play. NAVI Junior is likely to pick Ancient, where they have a strong win rate of 69%, while PARIVISION is expected to select Dust2, a map where they have a 71% win rate. The bans will continue with NAVI Junior removing Anubis and PARIVISION banning Inferno. The decider map is anticipated to be Mirage, which could provide an interesting challenge for both teams.
| Map | NAVI Junior Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (NAVI Junior) | PARIVISION Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (PARIVISION) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke | 57% | 28 | 17 | L, W, W, W, L | 0% | 1 | 47 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Train | 100% | 1 | 38 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 55% | 11 | 10 | W, L, W, W, L |
| Mirage | 65% | 34 | 9 | W, W, L, W, W | 38% | 29 | 9 | L, L, W, L, L |
| Inferno | 64% | 14 | 29 | FB, FB, FB, L, W | 78% | 9 | 19 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Ancient | 71% | 58 | 2 | L, W, W, W, W | 59% | 34 | 8 | L, W, W, W, L |
| Dust II | 64% | 22 | 11 | FB, FB, FB, W, W | 75% | 36 | 0 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Anubis | 58% | 19 | 19 | W, L, W, W, W | 58% | 19 | 8 | L, W, W, W, L |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, NAVI Junior has been dominant against PARIVISION, winning both of their last two matches. NAVI Junior secured a 2-1 victory over PARIVISION on both occasions, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. These matches demonstrate NAVI Junior’s strategic advantage and mental fortitude when facing PARIVISION.
Prediction
Considering the current form, historical data, and map pool strengths, NAVI Junior appears to have a slight edge over PARIVISION. With a win probability of 53% against PARIVISION’s 47%, NAVI Junior is favored to win this encounter. Their recent performances and strategic map picks suggest that NAVI Junior is well-positioned to secure a 2-0 victory in this best-of-3 series.
Prediction: NAVI Junior 2:0 PARIVISION
NAVI Junior (2.05) vs. PARIVISION (1.68) — May 6, 2025, 20:00 CEST.
Odds are taken from Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.
ESL Challenger League Season 49: Europe takes place from January 21 to May 11, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $100,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.
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