Natus Vincere vs Mousesports Preview and Prediction- Free Betting Picks 8/19

Natus Vincere and MAD Lions will face each other in the opening match of the ESL One Cologne Online 2020:Europe. The two European teams are a part of Group A and the winner of this match proceeds to the upper bracket round 2. The ESL One Cologne 2020 is divided into several smaller regional events due to the coronavirus pandemic. The European segment of the tournament has sixteen teams competing for a $325,000 prize pool. The tournament uses a double-elimination GSL format group stage where the top eight teams move forward to the playoffs.

Natus Vincere Team Preview

HLTV Rank: 4th

Natus Vincere is one of the best CS:GO teams and has produced consistent results over the past few years. The CIS team has two of the best talents in CS:GO in electronic and s1mple. The duo have produced some stellar performances in the past and have single-handedly been responsible for some of Na’Vi’s wins. With a 1.27 rating, s1mple is undoubtedly one of the best players in the world.

Na’Vi’s performance is strongest on Overpass, Nuke, Train and Mirage. The team prefers a CT heavy playstyle which gives them an advantage due to their superior team-based gameplay. The team often relies on strategic gameplay which gives Na’Vi a big advantage over its opponents.

mousesports Team Preview

HLTV Rank: 14th

Mousesports’ last match was against Fnatic at the cs_summit 6 Europe tournament. The team has been out of action for quite some time. Traditionally Mosepsorts has been in top notch form post the player break. The players use a part of the break to re-calibrate themselves and develop new play style and strategies. These fresh approach to the game often gives the team a headstart in its opening matches.

Mousesports is very strong on Mirage, Dust2 and Nuke. The players are extremely familiar on these maps and already have developed strategies for various scenarios. However, mousesports did not start the players’ break on a winning streak. In fact, the team had lost four of its last five matches, albeit against much stronger opponents. With a 1.15 rating, ropz is one of the heavy lifters on the mousesports roster.

Pick: Natus Vincere (-217 @ Pinnacle)

Natus Vincere is ranked higher than mousesports and s1mple and electronic have repeatedly proved themselves on the world stage. The team does not lack firepower while mousesports has been inconsistent in its recent matches. I am taking Natus Vincere to win this match against mousesports.