Match Overview

The first semi-final match of IEM Rio 2024 will be HEROIC to face off against the best team in the world, Natus Vincere. It is surprising to see that HEROIC has made it so far, especially with the opponents they met on their way, such as G2 and Vitality. These two teams met before at IEM Dallas 2024, and HEROIC won with a 2-0 score, which is the only history between these two teams. It’s interesting to see if HEROIC might be a kryptonite of the current best teams in the world.

Last Heads-up Match Result and Players Statistics

Current Team and Players Form

HEROIC

They surprised many by reaching the semi-finals straight from the group stage, especially considering they had to play for that spot against Vitality. Being the huge underdog, they managed to win with a 2-0 score. Now, they look like a real contender, but we will have to see if they can keep that level in the playoff stage.

Natus Vincere

Even though they didn’t look that confident at the group stage, when the playoff stage started, and they played against Virtus.pro, it was looking like they might make a run for another title here. Their star player, ‘jL’, performs crazy and stays consistent. ‘iM’ also follows him and is on top of the scoreboards.

kyxsan is proud of his team 

Match Prediction

Even though HEROIC looks hot at this moment and Natus Vincere didn’t look confident at the group stage, the playoff stage often goes differently for top teams. Natus Vincere is a more experienced team, and they’re the number one team in the world for a reason. We expect Natus Vincere to win.

Can HEROIC beat Natus Vincere twice in a row, or is it time for Natus Vincere to take revenge? We will have to see it this Saturday at 16:00 CET!