Natus Vincere vs HOTU Result IEM Rio 2026
NAVI swept HOTU 2-0 to advance in the IEM Rio 2026 Group B Lower Bracket. iM and makazze combined for 78 kills as NAVI secured 13-7 and 13-9 victories to stay alive in Rio. Full stats inside.
Natus Vincere (NAVI) defeated HOTU 2-0 on April 15, 2026, at IEM Rio 2026. The world #2 side bounced back from an earlier loss to FURIA to maintain their playoff trajectory. HOTU is eliminated from the tournament following the loss. EsportScanner provides free AI CS2 predictions for every IEM Rio 2026 match.
Map Results
Dust2
NAVI took the first map 13-7. Their T-side defaults were too sophisticated for HOTU to counter, with iM leading the charge to secure a 1-0 series lead through efficient opening duels.
Ancient
Map 2 was more contested, ending 13-9 in favor of NAVI. HOTU managed to string rounds together on their T-side, but NAVI's disciplined CT defense, led by makazze's 1.57 rating, closed the door on any potential comeback.
Standout Performances
iM was the series leader with a 1.68 rating and a +17 kill-death differential. His aggressive playmaking ensured NAVI always held the man-advantage in mid-round scenarios across both maps.
Makazze delivered a stellar 1.57 rating and 36 kills. His impact on Ancient was the deciding factor that prevented HOTU from forcing a third map, proving his value as a core pillar of the NAVI roster.
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