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BBL Esports vs Natus Vincere Tips – BBL Are Expected to Bounce Back

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Last updated: Sat 25 Jul 2026 17:16
BBL Esports and Natus Vincere will clash in Week 2 of the VCT EMEA Stage 2, with BBL entering as favorites after a recent 3-0 win against NaVi in the Esports World Cup Qualifier. Although both teams have had inconsistent results this stage, BBL have shown improvement in their play and seem more confident. NaVi, on the other hand, have struggled, especially with individual performances from players like ExiT and chloric. The recommendation is to back BBL, as they appear to have the edge based on recent form.
Tit Krajnik 25 Jul 2026
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  • BBL Esports vs Natus Vincere VALORANT betting previews and picks for Sunday, July 26, in the second week of VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 (17:00 CEST)
  • BBL Esports need a bounce-back win
  • Natus Vincere have slowed down
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BBL Esports vs Natus Vincere Betting Predictions


BBL Esports and Natus Vincere are set to face off on Sunday, July 26, in the second week of VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA Stage 2, in their second clash of the 2026 season.

BBL Esports handled Natus Vincere last time out, winning the Esports World Cup Qualifier clash 3-0, and they are expected to find more success on Sunday, as BBL enter the game as favourites.

They have, however, shown some cracks over the first two games of Stage 2, granted NaVi’s form is in an even worse spot, as they enter the weekend on a two-game losing streak.

Natus Vincere haven’t been too convincing this stage. Even though they had to play three strong teams, their performances have left a lot to be desired, and until they show more, it is easy to continue to doubt Natus Vincere for this affair.

  • Natus Vincere have not been convincing
  • BBL Esports have a lot more to show
  • BBL are rightly favoured to win

BBL Esports Are 1-0 Up in the Head-to-Head


BBL Esports and Natus Vincere have met once before this season, in the Esports World Cup qualifiers, when BBL won.

Date
Event
Winner
Result
May 31EWC 2026 EMEA QualifierBBL Esports3-0

Where to Watch BBL Esports vs Natus Vincere Live?


Broadcasts of the match between BBL Esports and Natus Vincere are available on esports streaming platforms, via VCT channels. Alternatively, esports fans can set up an account with Stake or any esports bookmaker and access free streaming options along with in-play markets.

  1. Visit Stake
  2. Log in or register using promo code NEWBONUS and claim your welcome bonus
  3. Find VCT EMEA markets under the VALORANT tab
  4. Open the live streams and explore in-play markets

BBL Esports Are In Good Shape


BBL Esports had a relatively poor showing in Stage 1, but they picked up the pace in the Esports World Cup, where BBL finished fourth, showing much better form than earlier in the season.

They have kept their wheels spinning into Stage 1, beating one of the league’s top teams, Vitality, in the first week with a 2-0 sweep. But BBL then slipped against FUT Esports on Friday and lost 1-2.

It was a shaky performance from BBL, and it does not help that they got reverse-swept. However, besides that one game, BBL have been improving and seem to have figured out some things. This team has a lot more to show.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
July 24VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2FUT Esports1-2 (L)
July 19VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2Team Vitality2-0 (W)
July 12EWC 2026Nongshim RedForce0-2 (L)
July 11EWC 2026NRG1-2 (L)
July 9EWC 2026Team Heretics2-1 (W)

BBL Esports Squad & Team News


BBL Esports haven’t made any new roster changes.

  • Ali "Crewen" Sargin
  • Yusuf "Lar0k" Kanber
  • Utku "Loita" Kart
  • Umut "lovers rock" Pekdoğan
  • Eren "Rosé" Erzan

Natus Vincere Have to Show More


Natus Vincere enter this match with a 1-2 record. They started the stage with a 2-0 sweep of FUT Esports, but then suffered two losses against Team Vitality (1-2) and Gentle Mates, who demolished NaVi 2-0 on Thursday.

Going 1-1 in the first week is not a bad outcome, considering Natus Vincere had to play two tough teams. But then the loss to Gentle Mates raises some concerns, granted Gentle Mates have been showing strong form.

It is worth noting, though, that ExiT and Chloric have been struggling individually, posting 0.78 and 0.82 performance ratings, respectively. And if Natus Vincere want to accomplish anything this stage, they’ll need more from the duo.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
July 23VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2Gentle Mates0-2 (L)
July 17VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2Team Vitality1-2 (L)
July 15VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2FUT Esports2-0 (W)
May 31EWC 2026 EMEA QualifierBBL Esports0-3 (L)
May 30EWC 2026 EMEA QualifierFnatic2-1 (W)

Natus Vincere Squad & Team News


No changes for Natus Vincere.

  • Emirhan "hiro" Kat
  • Uğur "Ruxic" Güç
  • Abdullah "ExiT" Al-Twaijri
  • Caide "chloric" Heaton
  • Clément "CyvOph" Millard

Verdict

Neither squad have shined brightly this stage, so going by results alone, it is hard to pick out a winner. But the eye test proves that BBL Esports have been playing better, and they seem to have figured some things out since Stage 1, looking more confident in their game plan execution.

While bot squads still have some wrinkles to iron out, BBL have impressed me more so far this stage.

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Kicking off his writing career way back in high school, he covers various esports titles, including Counter Strike, Valorant and League of Legends.

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