Natus Vincere - Shifters Predictions at Betting Tips

Sunday's LEC Summer opener between Natus Vincere and Shifters is a tough one to read, thanks to very different recent form across different tournaments. Historically, NAVI holds a clear edge, having beaten Shifters in both of their previous LEC meetings—a 1-0 win in February and a 2-1 victory in the Spring Split back in April . However, NAVI's recent form has been shaky, with a 1-3 record over their last four matches, including two straight losses . Shifters, on the other hand, have won two of their last three, but their overall season has been rough with a 37.1% win rate across 35 games . What adds more uncertainty is that NAVI's more recent struggles come from a different esport (Counter-Strike, where they bombed out of IEM Cologne), which doesn't directly translate to their League of Legends performance . With NAVI's roster featuring players like Hans SamD and Shifters fielding Nuc and Trymbi, NAVI remains the favorite given their head-to-head success, but Shifters' mixed results make this a risky bet . The safer play is NAVI to win, though their inconsistency means it might not be a blowout.