The clash between FUT Esports and NAVI will take place on May 20, 2025, at 18:00 CET. This match is part of the first stage of the Esports World Cup 2025: EMEA Qualifier, specifically the lower bracket final, where the teams will compete for the last remaining slot in the second stage. We’ve analyzed the stats and current form of both teams to provide a match prediction. More detailed information can be found on the match page.

Current form of the teams

Recently, FUT Esports has shown mixed form. With an overall win rate of 57% and a win rate of 43% over the past month, their performance has been inconsistent. Among their latest results is a loss to Karmine Corp in the upper bracket final of the Esports World Cup 2025: EMEA Qualifier, following back-to-back victories over Team Vitality and Apeks. They also finished 5th–6th at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1, held in Germany.

NAVI, on the other hand, are on a two-match winning streak with a 63% win rate over the past month. Their overall win rate stands at 54%, and 50% over the last six months. Recent victories over Gentle Mates and GIANTX in the lower bracket of the Esports World Cup 2025: EMEA Qualifier have boosted their confidence. However, they suffered a loss to Karmine Corp in the upper bracket semifinal. Like FUT Esports, NAVI also finished 5th–6th at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1.

Head-to-Head

FUT Esports has held the upper hand in previous encounters with NAVI. The Turkish team boasts a 67% win rate in head-to-head matchups, having won two of their last three meetings. Notably, FUT Esports secured a 2:0 victory in their most recent clash on June 21, 2024. NAVI last defeated them in May 2023, but have been unable to replicate that success since.

Match prediction

Considering current form and historical data, FUT Esports holds the edge in this matchup. The prediction leans toward a 2:1 victory for FUT Esports. Their dominance in head-to-head meetings and recent performances suggest they have the upper hand over NAVI. While NAVI has every chance to take a map and even contest the match, the most likely outcome is a win for FUT.

Prediction: FUT Esports 2:1 NAVI

FUT Esports (1.65) vs. NAVI (2.10) — May 20, 2025, 18:00 CEST.

Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication. 

The Esports World Cup 2025: EMEA Qualifier is held online from May 16 to 25. The tournament features 10 teams from the EMEA partner league competing for two slots at EWC 2025. All matches are played in a Best of 3 format. You can follow the developments via this link.