3DMAX vs Natus Vincere Prediction — CS2 Expert Pick

The elimination match between Natus Vincere and 3DMAX in ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 is a crucial one. The winner advances to the playoffs, while the loser is knocked out of the tournament. NaVi come into the series after a disappointing 0–2 loss to Legacy, but the performance was not as one-sided as the scoreline suggests. Aleksib’s squad had their chances and arguably should have secured at least the second map. Overall, the team still looks capable of a strong performance if they stabilize their early rounds. 3DMAX, meanwhile, have improved significantly since adding misutaaa and removing bodyy. The French team has been playing with far more confidence and structure, which has helped them secure several strong results during the tournament. However, NaVi still possess the higher individual ceiling. makazze has been one of the hottest players in the event, while w0nderful only needs a slightly better performance to tilt the balance of the series. With elimination on the line, NaVi should be fully prepared for this crunch-time match. CS2 Betting Prediction Pick: NaVi to win — odds 1.72