NAVI vs MOUZ - CS2 IEM Cologne 2024 Semifinal: Prediction, where to watch, and more

NAVI vs MOUZ will be the second semifinal of Day 2 of the Playoffs stage in the LANXESS arena at IEM Cologne 2024. CS2 fans are brimming with excitement as they’ll witness a fiery matchup between two European powerhouses. NAVI will look to win their first IEM 2024, while MOUZ has a massive opportunity to etch their name in the tournament since 2016.

This article will offer fans a brief prediction section alongside a few key factors, most likely to impact the NAVI vs MOUZ best of three (Bo3).

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer’s opinion.

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NAVI vs MOUZ: Who’ll qualify for the CS2 IEM Cologne 2024 Final?

Prediction

Day 2 of the playoffs stage will conclude with a nail-biting matchup between NAVI and MOUZ. Both rosters are filled with players with exceptional raw firepower. However, NAVI has a slight upper hand in terms of site execution and utility usage. The winner of this Bo3 will face either Team Vitality or SAW in the grand final of IEM Cologne 2024.

NAVI had a stellar start to their campaign, winning both their matchups in the group stage against paiN Gaming and Astralis. They were seemingly unstoppable by the immense prowess of the Rifler trio b1t, iM, and jL.

These three players have been consistent with their raw frag powers and utility usage. Meanwhile, w0nderful has been an exceptional backup as the main AWPer of the team. The roster seems perfectly synchronized and ready to take on the German organization.

MOUZ also had an exemplary start to their Cologne 2024 campaign, beating Team Falcons and Complexity. However, they faced a huge loss against Vitality in the upper-bracket finals, entering the quarterfinal stage with a higher seed. The roster thrashed the newly formed G2 Esports 2-0 in the playoffs stage. Snax and company got outplayed by siuhy's strategies. Moreover, Jimpphat and torzsi have been an exceptional duo throughout this tournament.

MOUZ seems perfect on their CT side, but they've struggled with their T-sided exception again. NAVI will surely capitalize on that. Meanwhile, it's MOUZ's second chance to take revenge as this is the second time they are about to face each other in a semifinal.

According to HLTV statistics, the NAVI side is most likely to pick Mirage as their first preference, while MOUZ might go with their classic Ancient pick. Lastly, Dust 2 has a high chance of being the decider map.

Ahead of this NAVI vs MOUZ matchup, the scales are slightly tipped toward NAVI. However, they can't commit a single mistake as MOUZ will be hunting to capitalize and run away with the game.

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Head-to-Head

NAVI and MOUZ have faced each other twice throughout all CS2 tournaments. As of now, the head-to-head series is tied 1-1.

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Recent results

NAVI managed to win against SAW with a 2-1 scoreline, while MOUZ secured a flawless 2-0 win against the G2 Esports.

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CS2 BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024 rosters (NAVI vs MOUZ )

Below are the expected rosters for the upcoming NAVI vs MOUZ match:

NAVI

• Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen (IGL)
• Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
• Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov
• Mihai “iM” Ivan
• Justinas “jL” Lekavicius
• Andrey “B1ad3” Gorodenskiy (Coach)

MOUZ

• Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek (IGL)
• Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
• Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
• Dorian “xertioN” Berman
• Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin
• Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen (Head Coach)

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When and where to watch NAVI vs MOUZ?

To watch the NAVI vs MOUZ semi-final, head to the official Twitch and YouTube channels of ESLCS (ESL Counter-Strike). Alternately, follow multiple CS2 streamers like ohnePixel and fl0m’s watch parties for extra input and commentary.

Below are the dates and timings mentioned for the fiery bout between NAVI vs MOUZ :

• PT: August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM
• CEST: August 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM
• IST: August 17, 2024, at 10:30 PM

Interested fans can hop into these websites to watch the live broadcast of two European powerhouses:

• To watch NAVI vs MOUZ on YouTube: Click Here
• To watch NAVI vs MOUZ on Twitch: Click Here

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