{"id":35061,"date":"2026-03-15T01:47:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/?p=35061"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:47:08","slug":"natus-vincere-vs-aurora-grand-final-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/cs2-predictions\/natus-vincere-vs-aurora-grand-final-prediction\/","title":{"rendered":"Natus Vincere vs Aurora &#8211; Grand Final Prediction &#8211; ESL Pro League Season 23"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Grand Final of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESL Pro League Season 23<\/a><\/strong> is almost here, and it will feature an exciting clash between <strong>Natus Vincere <\/strong>and <strong>Aurora Gaming<\/strong>. Both teams are still searching for their first trophy of the year, making this final even more meaningful as they battle for the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last time these two teams faced each other was at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/PGL\/2026\/Cluj-Napoca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/PGL\/2026\/Cluj-Napoca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026<\/a><\/strong>, where <strong>Na\u2019Vi <\/strong>came out on top with a <strong>2-1<\/strong> victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xplay.gg\/pickem?utm_source=blixgg&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xplay\u2019s CS2 Pick\u2019em<\/a>, make predictions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/?l=english\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/?l=english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2 <\/a>matches to get<strong>\u00a0Free Rewards<\/strong>. Accurate predictions earn points, in-game currency, and skins \u2013 from AWPs to Knives and Gloves. You can participate for\u00a0<strong>Free\u00a0<\/strong>or in\u00a0<strong>Premium Mode\u00a0<\/strong>with even more bonuses and a chance to get into the<strong>\u00a0Top 100<\/strong>, where real prizes are awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Previous Encounter &amp; Player Stats &#8211; Natus Vincere vs. Aurora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road to the Final: Team Form Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Na\u2019Vi Edge Past FUT to Reach the Grand Final<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nase-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nase-1.png 393w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nase-1-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nase-1-150x111.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1.png 803w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/nasem-1-450x261.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natus Vincere vs. FUT &#8211; Semi-final &#8211; ESL Pro League Season 23<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Na\u2019Vi Finding Form at the Perfect Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Na\u2019Vi\u2019s <\/strong>journey to the grand final has been anything but easy. They struggled at times during the group stage, even dropping maps to teams many expected them to beat. However, once the playoffs began, the team showed resilience and fought through several difficult matches to reach the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their semi-final against <strong>FUT Esports <\/strong>was a true test of character. Despite the pressure, <strong>Na\u2019Vi <\/strong>managed to hold their ground and secure a hard-fought victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest standouts in that match was Ivan &#8216;<strong>iM<\/strong>&#8216; Mihai, who is often known for inconsistent performances. This time, however, he delivered when it mattered most, finishing the series with <strong>67 kills<\/strong>, making him the team\u2019s top fragger. The next closest teammate, Drin &#8216;<strong>makazze<\/strong>&#8216; Shaqiri, followed with <strong>51 kills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Na\u2019Vi <\/strong>might not be in their absolute peak form yet, but they have looked increasingly confident throughout the tournament and seem ready to challenge any opponent standing in their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aurora Crush Astralis to Secure Grand Final Spot<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ause-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ause-1.png 391w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ause-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ause-1-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem.png 800w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ausem-450x262.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aurora vs. Astralis &#8211; Semi-final &#8211; ESL Pro League Season 23<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aurora\u2019s Firepower Driving Their Final Run<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aurora <\/strong>has looked strong throughout the tournament. Their only loss on the road to the final came against <strong>The MongolZ<\/strong>, while the rest of their matches were handled convincingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their semi-final victory over <strong>Astralis <\/strong>showcased the full power of their roster. The trio of \u00d6zg\u00fcr &#8216;<strong>woxic<\/strong>&#8216; Eker, \u0130smailcan &#8216;<strong>XANTARES<\/strong>&#8216; D\u00f6rtkarde\u015f, and Ali &#8216;<strong>Wicadia<\/strong>&#8216; Haydar Yal\u00e7\u0131n proved to be the driving force behind the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All three players delivered incredible performances, each finishing with around <strong>50 kills<\/strong> in the series. With firepower like that, <strong>Astralis <\/strong>simply had no answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aurora <\/strong>currently looks sharp, confident, and extremely motivated. Just like <strong>Na\u2019Vi<\/strong>, they are chasing their first trophy of the year, and they will need every bit of their firepower and experience to take down their opponent in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">XANTARES Eyes Revenge Match vs Na\u2019Vi After Semi-final Win<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/XANTAREScsgo\/status\/2032937041781002514?s=20\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Final Prediction &#8211; Natus Vincere vs Aurora<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Na\u2019Vi <\/strong>may hold a <strong>slight edge<\/strong> heading into the final due to their experience in high-pressure matches and on big stages. However, in terms of current form and raw skill, both teams appear evenly matched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the deciding factor will likely be <strong>consistency<\/strong>. Whichever team manages to maintain its level throughout the entire series will have the best chance of lifting the trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Prediction: <strong>Natus Vincere to win<\/strong> this match.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can <\/em><strong><em>Aurora <\/em><\/strong><em>get their revenge when it matters most and finally take down <\/em><strong><em>Na\u2019Vi<\/em><\/strong><em>, or will <\/em><strong><em>Natus Vincere<\/em><\/strong><em> secure their long-awaited trophy? We\u2019ll find out this <\/em><strong><em>Sunday at 17:00 CET<\/em><\/strong><em> when the Grand Final of <\/em><strong><em>ESL Pro League Season 23<\/em><\/strong><em> begins.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bIf you don\u2019t know where to bet on this match, you can check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/betting\/best-cs2-betting-sites-for-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our list of top betting sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grand Final of ESL Pro League Season 23 is almost here, and it will feature an exciting clash between Natus Vincere and Aurora Gaming. Both teams are still searching for their first trophy of the year, making this final even more meaningful as they battle for the title. The last time these two teams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":35062,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[242],"tags":[5,247],"class_list":{"0":"post-35061","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cs2-predictions","8":"tag-cs2","9":"tag-cs2-tournaments"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35061"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35071,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35061\/revisions\/35071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35062"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35061"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35061"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}