Team Secret and Natus Vincere will play in the quarterfinals of the Omega bracket at VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo. Both teams had a very confident start in the championship. But if it was still possible to expect victory from the "Born to Win", then the Filipinos greatly surprised with their victory over Team Liquid.
However, Team Secret will be much more difficult in this match, as Natus Vincere plays much more stable and can adapt to changing rules.
In general, the Philippine team is already doing well, and here they can definitely claim the card. However, in terms of the winner, I would take a closer look at the "Born to Win", which in recent months have really gained their condition.
Team Secret uniform
The sixth Asian ranked team had a mixed performance in the off-season, but still took second place in the Daejeon Valorant Invitational and reached the semi-finals of the Valorant India Invitational.
As for the start of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, here Team Secret managed to create a sensation by shutting down Team Liquid. Moreover, the Filipinos looked two heads stronger than the opponent, having done a great job.
Nevertheless, it is worth judging by the team only at a distance, and so far the team has a shortage with this.
Latest Team Secret results:
- Defeated by Rex Regum Qeon with a score of 8:13.
- Victory over Enigma Gaming with a score of 13:7.
- Victory over Team Heretics with a score of 13:6.
- Defeated by Paper Rex with a score of 1:2.
- The victory over Team Liquid with a score of 2:0.
Note that in the last meeting the Philippine team banned the map Ascent.
Natus Vincere kit
The first team of the European ranking managed to light up in the off-season, becoming the winner of the G-Loot VALORANT Clash - Grand Finals. However, then "Born to Win" did not look so bright, but the result is the result.
As for the start of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo, here Natus Vincere managed to outplay KRÜ Esports. Interestingly, the team managed to show character, not allowing a failure at its peak.
Natus Vincere latest results:
- The victory over The Barbers with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Fire Flux Esports with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over Team Vitality with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over Parla Esports with a score of 3:2.
- Victory over KRÜ Esports with a score of 2:0.
In turn, the "Born to Win" banned the Haven map in the last game.
Statistics of meetings Team Secret — Natus Vincere
The teams have not met before.
Prediction for the match Team Secret — Natus Vincere
It will be interesting to see the Philippine team, which will pass another test of strength. However, "Born to Win" will be even more difficult. However, there is a feeling that Natus Vincere will gain from match to match, while Team Secret revealed all their trump cards in the last match. Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the Natus Vincere team.
