On April 13, 2026, B8 will face Natus Vincere in the upper bracket quarterfinal of IEM Rio 2026.
The match is scheduled for 18:00 UTC and marks a significant clash in the tournament. B8 enters this encounter with considerable momentum, boasting a four-match winning streak and a 69% winrate recently. The team has also shown particular strength on Ancient, achieving a 79% winrate on the map over the last six months.
Despite B8's current form, historical data favors Natus Vincere. In the last 12 months, NAVI has defeated B8 in all four previous encounters, with a dominant 8-1 map score. Their most recent match on September 12, 2023, saw Natus Vincere secure a 2-0 victory.
Current predictions, however, lean towards B8, suggesting their recent strong performance might outweigh past head-to-head results.