NaVi vs Aurora Prediction ESL Pro League Season 23 Grand Final

tNatus Vincere and Aurora Gaming face off on March 15, 2026, in the Grand Final of ESL Pro League Season 23 in Stockholm, Sweden. The winner takes the EPL S23 trophy and $100,000. For NaVi, this is their first S-tier final since 2024. For Aurora, it is a chance at their first major trophy of 2026. ESL Pro League Season 23 is one of the most prestigious CS2 tournaments of the year, held in Stockholm, Sweden, with a $1,000,000 prize pool. The Grand Final is a Best-of-5 played on LAN. Natus Vincere arrive in the Grand Final after defeating FUT Esports 2-1 in the semifinals — winning Mirage 13-5, losing Ancient 11-13, and closing out on Dust2 13-7. Their standout performer iM posted a 1.58 rating and +30 K-D across the series. NaVi's last 5 results: W W W W W. This is their first S-tier Grand Final appearance since 2024 — a statement of intent from a roster that has rebuilt its identity around iM's consistency and makazze's clutch performances. Aurora Gaming arrive after defeating Astralis 2-1 in their semifinal — losing Nuke 11-13, destroying Dust2 13-2, and winning the decider Inferno 13-10. Wicadia has been their standout performer throughout the tournament, posting 50 kills in the quarter-final against Legacy. Aurora's last 5 results: W W W L W — now extended to W W W L W W with the Astralis win. This match carries extra motivation for Aurora — they lost to NaVi in the EPL Season 20 Grand Final and will be hungry for revenge on the same stage. Head-to-head: NaVi defeated Aurora in the EPL Season 20 Grand Final. Aurora have the motivation of revenge on their side — NaVi have the experience of knowing how to win on this stage. EsportScanner AI gives Natus Vincere a 57% win probability based on iM's 1.58 rating in the semis, their perfect 5-series win streak, and their Grand Final experience over Aurora from EPL Season 20. What to Watch iM vs Wicadia — the star player battle iM posted a 1.58 rating and +30 K-D in the semis. Wicadia posted 50 kills in the quarter-final. Both are the most impactful players on their respective rosters — in a Bo5 Grand Final, the player who performs across all 5 potential maps will be the difference. This is the individual matchup that will define the series. Aurora's revenge factor over 5 maps Aurora lost to NaVi in the EPL Season 20 Grand Final. They have reached this stage again and have the motivation of settling that score. In a Bo5, mental strength and motivation across a long series matter as much as raw skill — Aurora's hunger for their first major trophy of 2026 makes them a genuine danger, even against a NaVi side with a 57% win probability. Make your prediction on EsportScanner and earn Scanner Points.