Natus Vincere secured a strong victory over G2 Esports in their LEC Versus 2026 matchup, improving their record to 7-3 and solidifying their playoff position. G2 Esports, now at 5-5, faces increased pressure to secure a playoff spot after struggling in teamfights. The win highlights NAVI's coordinated play in the regular season.
In the LEC Versus 2026 regular season, Natus Vincere faced G2 Esports in a best-of-one match. NAVI entered with a 6-3 record, having already qualified for the playoffs, while G2 held a 5-4 standing, making the game crucial for their postseason hopes.
The game featured distinct champion picks: G2 selected Renekton, Pantheon, Azir, Ezreal, and Leona, while NAVI chose Sion, Ambessa, Orianna, Aphelios, and Nautilus. Early play remained controlled, with skirmishes limited to lanes. At the fifth minute, near the mid-lane river, G2's Leona died while attempting to clear a ward, handing a key kill to NAVI's Ambessa. This early advantage allowed NAVI to claim the first dragon and build a slight gold lead.
By the 17th minute, NAVI extended their dominance through successful engagements, amassing a 2,500-gold advantage. G2's map movements and team coordination faltered, enabling NAVI to control objectives and secure three dragons. Around the 20th minute, G2 attempted to shift momentum with aggressive rotations and solo kills, achieving some success. However, NAVI capitalized on a pivotal fight near the fourth dragon, wiping out most of G2's team while only losing Sion, who initiated the clash.
NAVI followed with another decisive teamfight victory, claiming Baron and pushing their lead to 6,000 gold. The match concluded in the mid lane with NAVI achieving a clean ace on G2, ending the game.
This result leaves Natus Vincere at 7-3 and G2 Esports at 5-5. The LEC Versus 2026 regular season uses a best-of-one format, with each team playing 11 matches. Top performers advance to playoffs, competing for qualification to the international First Stand 2026 event, which offers no cash prizes this year.
