Stage 2 · Seed 5 · HLTV #10
Natus Vincere at the Singapore Major
Natus Vincere start in Stage 2 as seed 5: #10 in the HLTV world ranking and #13 in the Valve standings. In-game leader: Aleksib; coach: B1ad3.
Natus Vincere roster for the Major
Five players and the coach B1ad3. Line-up and countries as listed on HLTV for the Major on 3 November 2026.
| Player | Name | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksib | Aleksi Virolainen | Finland | In-game leader |
| iM | Mihai Ivan | Romania | Player |
| b1t | Valerii Vakhovskyi | Ukraine | Player |
| w0nderful | Ihor Zhdanov | Ukraine | Player |
| makazze | Drin Shaqiri | Kosovo | Player |
Road to the trophy
Natus Vincere enter in Stage 2 on 28 Nov. The route skips Stage 1: three wins in Stage 2 and Stage 3, then three playoff wins.
That is 9 series wins for the trophy. Opening Stage 2 matches are best-of-one, so an early upset is possible.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Opening stage | Stage 2, from 28 Nov |
| Seed in stage | 5 |
| HLTV world ranking | #10 |
| Valve standings | #13, 1589 points (2 November 2026) |
| Region | Europe |
| Base | Ukraine |
| Series wins needed | 9 |
Natus Vincere chances at the Major
For Natus Vincere, the realistic target is the arena: a 15% chance to reach the playoffs, while the title stays a long shot at 0.4%. The numbers come from 20,000 simulations of the full format, with team strength taken from Valve standings points.
| Outcome | Model chance |
|---|---|
| Finish Stage 2 3–0 | 16% |
| Advance from Stage 2 | 60% |
| Finish Stage 2 0–3 | 8.1% |
| Reach the playoffs | 15% |
| Reach the Grand Final | 1.6% |
| Win the Major | 0.4% |
| Fair title odds | 227.27 |
Every team is compared on the Singapore Major winner odds page; stage picks are in the Major predictions.
Valve ranking breakdown
Valve’s standings add five parts into one score. Natus Vincere collected 1589 points on 2 November 2026:
| Component | What it measures | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Bounty collected | Value of the opponents the team has beaten | 443 |
| Bounty offered | The team’s own prize money and results | 408 |
| Opponent network | How many different strong teams it has beaten | 226 |
| LAN wins | Results at offline events | 491 |
| Head-to-head | Adjustment from direct match results | 22 |
Component values: HLTV’s report on the November standings update. Seeds at the Major follow the total.
Natus Vincere matches at the Major
Natus Vincere play their first match in Stage 2, which starts on 28 Nov. Opponents are drawn by seed when PGL publishes the round.
Odds and a prediction for each series will appear here and on the Major matches list.
Natus Vincere at CS2 Majors
Natus Vincere reached one of the five CS2-era Major finals:
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: champion (2–1 vs FaZe Clan).
The full list of finals is in the past Major winners table.
Betting on Natus Vincere
Copenhagen 2024 champions under PGL. They start in Stage 2, so expect a long, grinding route. Outright prices on Stage 2 teams reflect the length of their route: 9 series wins are needed for the title.
Compare prices on the CS2 betting sites before betting, and read how to bet on CS2 for markets and margins.
Other Stage 2 teams
Natus Vincere share Stage 2 with 7 other teams. Round 1 opponents come from this list, by seed:
FUT EsportsSeed 1 · HLTV #8
Nemiga GamingSeed 2 · HLTV #9
G2 EsportsSeed 3 · HLTV #11
1winSeed 4 · HLTV #16AstralisSeed 6 · HLTV #19
The MongolZSeed 7 · HLTV #15
MIBRSeed 8 · HLTV #14
Team links
Official channels of Natus Vincere and the source of the roster data:
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about Natus Vincere at the Major.
Who plays for Natus Vincere at the Singapore Major?
Aleksib, iM, b1t, w0nderful, makazze, coached by B1ad3.
When does Natus Vincere play first at the Major?
In Stage 2, which starts on 28 Nov 2026. Opponents are set by seed.
Can Natus Vincere win the Singapore Major?
The model gives Natus Vincere a 0.4% chance to win the title and 15% to reach the playoffs.
What is Natus Vincere’s ranking?
#10 in the HLTV world ranking and #13 with 1589 points in the Valve global standings of 2 November 2026.