Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere Tips – Team Vitality Expected to Start VCT Stage 2 With a Win
Team Vitality, coming off strong finishes in VCT EMEA Stage 1 and Masters London, is entering Stage 2 as the team to beat. However, their busy schedule might result in early-stage fatigue. Natus Vincere, rebounding from a weak Stage 1 with a roster change, managed a convincing win against FUT Esports and now looks to challenge Vitality. While Vitality holds a clear edge in recent form, NaVi’s improved lineup and newfound momentum make this a potentially close and exciting match-up.
- Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere VALORANT predictions and picks for Friday, July 17, in the first week of VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 (20:00 CEST)
- Team Vitality are among the strongest teams in VCT EMEA
- Natus Vincere have tools to surprise
Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere Betting Predictions
Team Vitality and Natus Vincere are set to face off on Friday, July 17, in the first week of VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 EMEA Stage 2.
- Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of 2026
- Where to Watch Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere Live?
- Team Vitality Are in Great Shape
- Team Vitality Squad & Team News
- Natus Vincere Started VCT EMEA Stage 2 Strong
- Natus Vincere Squad & Team News
Team Vitality enter Stage 2 as the main title contenders, having shown excellent form in Stage 1 and at Masters London. However, the packed schedule could harm the Bees, as they head into the final stage of the season with little to no break, so some fatigue could set in.
This gives Natus Vincere an excellent opportunity to do some damage, upset Team Vitality, and secure their second victory of the stage. While NaVi appear weaker on paper, they have made some exciting changes this offseason, and according to their performance against FUT, those have been paying off.
- Team Vitality could be fatigued
- Natus Vincere have made solid roster changes
- An upset is not unlikely
First Meeting of 2026
Team Vitality and Natus Vincere have yet to meet this season.
Where to Watch Team Vitality vs Natus Vincere Live?
To watch the clash between Team Vitality and Natus Vincere, visit any popular esports streaming platform and look for VCT channels. Alternatively, signing up with Stake or any prominent bookmaker will grant esports fans access to free live streaming and in-play markets.
- Visit Stake
- Sign in or register with promo code NEWBONUS and claim your welcome offer
- Open the VALORANT tab and VCT EMEA markets
- Enjoy the live stream and explore in-play markets
Team Vitality Are in Great Shape
Team Vitality enter VCT EMEA Stage 2 as the team to watch, having emerged as one of the world’s strongest teams over the last three months.
They finished VCT EMEA Stage 1 in second place and added a very inspiring fourth-place finish in VALORANT Masters London. While their run at the Esports World Cup was cut short in the quarterfinals by Nongshim RedForce, Vitality’s past success in Stage 1 and Masters London is enough to view them as the team to beat in Stage 2.
Unlike Natus Vincere, Vitality have yet to play a game in Stage 2, so it’ll be interesting to see how they adapt to the current meta and whether the packed schedule will introduce some fatigue. Nevertheless, the quality is there.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | EWC 2026 | Nongshim RedForce | 1-2 (L) |
| July 4 | EWC 2026 | NRG | 2-1 (W) |
| July 2 | EWC 2026 | Karmine Corp | 2-0 (W) |
| June 19 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | Leviatan | 0-2 (L) |
| June 16 | VALORANT Masters London 2026 | FUT Esports | 2-0 (W) |
Team Vitality Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Team Vitality.
- Nikita "Derke" Sirmitev
- Ștefan "Sayonara" Mîtcu
- Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov
- Elias "Jamppi" Olkkonen
- Dawid "PROFEK" Święć
Natus Vincere Started VCT EMEA Stage 2 Strong
Natus Vincere haven’t had the best run in Stage 1, and even that is saying it lightly, as they placed ninth-10th, marking their worst performance in VCT since the 2025 EMEA Kickoff.
In a bid to find more success, NaVi have made one change ahead of Stage 2, adding CyvOph and coach Salah, with the former joining from Fnatic, having previously played for Team Vitality.
The new-look roster have had a solid start to Stage 2, beating FUT Esports 2-0 on Wednesday, with 13-6 on Split and 13-9 on Ascent. Notably, CyvOph had a strong showing on the day, with a 1.17 performance rating, behind hiro, who shone the brightest at 1.39.
While NaVi have a lot more to prove, they enter Stage 2 with a better roster, and they have gained some momentum ahead of their clash with Vitality.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15 | VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 | FUT Esports | 2-0 (W) |
| May 31 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | BBL Esports | 0-3 (L) |
| May 30 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | Fnatic | 2-1 (W) |
| May 23 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | Team Liquid | 2-0 (W) |
| May 22 | EWC 2026 EMEA Qualifier | FUT Esports | 0-2 (L) |
Natus Vincere Squad & Team News
Natus Vincere signed CyvOph as the only new addition ahead of Stage 2.
- Emirhan "hiro" Kat
- Uğur "Ruxic" Güç
- Caide "chloric" Heaton
- Abdullah "ExiT" Al-Twaijri
- Clément "CyvOph" Millard
Verdict
Team Vitality have established themselves as one of the strongest teams in the world. However, in doing so, they’ve had to battle through a packed schedule, which could introduce some fatigue early into EMEA Stage 2.
Standing on the other side of the arena are Natus Vincere, who did not look great in Stage 1, but have made the necessary improvements and looked solid in their win over FUT Esports.
While this appears like Vitality’s game to lose, Natus Vincere are no pushovers and can do some serious damage against the fatigued Bees.
Standing on the other side of the arena are Natus Vincere, who did not look great in Stage 1, but have made the necessary improvements and looked solid in their win over FUT Esports.
While this appears like Vitality’s game to lose, Natus Vincere are no pushovers and can do some serious damage against the fatigued Bees.
Natus Vincere To Win
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