CSGO IEM Cologne 2022: NAVI vs FaZe | 17 July, 10:00 PM (PST)

[Mary C]

Day 3 of the BLAST Premier Spring Finals 2022 will feature a best-of-three showdown between FaZe Clan and Natus Vincere (NAVI) for a semifinal spot. Who will face OG for a spot in the Grand Finals will be decided by the much-anticipated confrontation between the two sides. 

The upcoming quarterfinals game will also mark NAVI's first encounter with FaZe after losing to them in the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Grand Finals. FaZe will try to maintain their position as the top team in CS: GO while NAVI tries to exact revenge for their Major loss. 

With a 1-1 record, FaZe and NAVI will both enter the BLAST Premier Spring Finals 2022 Playoffs. While FaZe defeated paiN Gaming in their initial game, NAVI was unsuccessful in beating OG. But in the subsequent match, NAVI triumphed over BIG while FaZe lost to G2 Esports. 

With recent form taken into consideration, FaZe has the upper hand over NAVI. They have ascended to the ranks of CS: GO's #1 ranked team due to their recent streak of success. NAVI, on the other hand, is ranked third according to HLTV, and sixth as per ESL's rankings. 

When recent performance is considered, FaZe defeats NAVI. Due to their recent winning streak, they are now the top-ranked team in CS:GO. NAVI, on the other hand, is ranked sixth according to ESL and third according to HLTV. 

NAVI didn't get off to the start they wanted after an early defeat in the Group Stage. However, if NAVI prevails in this thrilling rematch between these two esports titans, it may provide them with the boost they need to take the BLAST Premier Spring Finals and challenge for the top rank among CS:GO teams. 

FaZe Clan and NAVI have played nine official matches since 2021, using a total of 21 maps. NAVI has won seven of these games, resulting in 14 map victories. Both of FaZe's most recent victories over NAVI came in 2022 when they defeated NAVI by a score of 2-0 in the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 and the 15th season of the ESL Pro League. 

Even though NAVI has a strong overall record against FaZe Clan, recent results may favor FaZe more than NAVI.

10:00 PM (PST), Sunday, July 17, 2022.