On May 16, 2025, at 18:00 CET, NAVI will face Gentle Mates in the Esports World Cup EMEA Qualifier 2025. This match, part of Stage 1, will be played in a best-of-three format. We have analyzed the statistics and current form of both teams to make a prediction on the outcome. You can follow the match at the provided link.
Current form of the teams
NAVI is riding a wave of improved form and enters this match as the favorite. Their overall win rate stands at 53%, with a noticeable drop to 31% over the past year, followed by a modest recovery to 40% over the past six months and the last month. NAVI’s recent matches include losses to Team Liquid, BBL Esports, and Team Heretics, along with wins over Karmine Corp and Team Vitality. Their recent performance at the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 in Germany, where they finished 5th–6th, indicates that their form is improving and they are starting to find their rhythm.
Gentle Mates, meanwhile, have faced a challenging period, with their recent form reflecting a struggle to find consistent success. Their overall win rate stands at 53%, but their performance has dwindled to 29% over the past year and a recent half-year win rate of 33%. The last month has been particularly tough, with no victories recorded. Gentle Mates’ most recent matches include a loss to KOI and a defeat against BBL Esports. Their campaign in the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 concluded with an 11-12th place finish, indicating room for improvement as they prepare for this critical qualifier.
Head-to-Head
In their most recent encounter on July 11, 2024, NAVI secured a 2-1 victory over Gentle Mates. This was the only match between the two teams to date, giving NAVI a 100% win rate in the head-to-head matchup.
Match Prediction
Based on current form, historical performance, and our game analysis, NAVI has a stronger chance of winning this match than Gentle Mates. The predicted score is a 2-0 victory in favor of NAVI. Their previous success against Gentle Mates, combined with their recent improvement in form, results, and performances against top EMEA teams, positions them as the likely winner in this matchup.
Prediction: NAVI 2:0 Gentle Mates
Odds are provided by Stake and are current as of the time of publication.
The Esports World Cup EMEA Qualifier 2025 will take place from May 16 to May 25, 2025, featuring the region’s top teams competing for the final two slots at EWC 2025 from Europe. You can follow all the news, schedule, and results of the tournament at the provided link.
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