ChaiViz
18.03.2026
The BLAST Premier Open Rotterdam 2026 is underway, and the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals set the tone for both Group A and Group B. With eight matches on the slate across the two groups, the standings could look very different by the time the dust settles, making this one of the most Pick'ems-critical phases of the entire event.
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Team Falcons hold a strong position heading into this one. Their Nuke win rate sits at 71% across 14 maps, with five bans from opponents showing how much teams respect them on that pool. NRG's Nuke numbers tell the opposite story: a 33% win rate from nine maps and 14 bans from NRG themselves signal they actively avoid it. On Anubis, Falcons carry a 60% win rate while NRG have gone 0% from two maps played. The map pool leans firmly toward Falcons throughout.
Pick: Team Falcons
NAVI enter this match with comfortable advantages across the shared pool. Their Dust II win rate reaches 63% from 16 maps, compared to B8's 38% from the same map count. On Inferno, NAVI sit at 50% while B8 have managed just 27% from 11 maps. B8 have also gone 0% on Anubis across two maps played, while NAVI hold 33%. The numbers consistently point one direction.
Pick: NAVI
This is the upset pick of Group A. Aurora carry an 86% Anubis win rate from seven maps, while FaZe have gone 0% from one. FaZe's Overpass numbers look better at 67%, but Aurora are far from weak there at 50% from 18 maps. FaZe's reluctance to play Ancient (38% win rate, seven bans) also limits their options. Aurora's dominant Anubis record and map pool flexibility make them the Pick'ems selection here.
Pick: Aurora
Furia's numbers across the board dwarf what TYLOO bring to the server. A 75% Anubis win rate, 64% on Dust II from 22 maps, and 58% on Inferno from 26 maps give them depth throughout the pool. TYLOO have zero maps played on Anubis and Dust II in the tracked sample, and their only meaningful pool presence is Inferno at 33% from nine maps.
Pick: Furia
PARIVISION's Inferno win rate of 59% from 22 maps and Overpass at 55% from 11 maps give them reliable options going into this matchup. NIP's pool relies heavily on Nuke at 65% from 23 maps, but PARIVISION ban Nuke 45 times, effectively removing it from contention. Without their strongest map, NIP are left fighting on considerably less comfortable ground.
Pick: PARIVISION
Team Spirit dominate on Overpass at 71% from six maps, and Liquid have gone 0% there across zero maps with 44 bans, meaning it will be a contested veto regardless. Liquid's Mirage strength at 65% from 20 maps is genuine, but Spirit's 46% Mirage record shows they can compete there when needed. Spirit's ability to force action on their best maps gives them the edge.
Pick: Team Spirit
MOUZ look well-rounded throughout this matchup. An 85% Overpass win rate from 13 maps, 73% on Inferno from 22 maps, and volume across their full pool give them confidence in multiple directions. The MongolZ prefer Nuke at 50% from 16 maps, but MOUZ control the Inferno and Overpass corridors that matter most here.
Pick: MOUZ
Vitality's numbers are exceptional. A 100% Anubis win rate from three maps, 95% on Dust II from 19 maps, and 69% on Mirage from 13 maps represent some of the most dominant pool stats in the event. 9z have avoided Anubis with 26 bans, removing one of Vitality's strongest options, but their Dust II and Mirage records cannot compensate for the gap in overall map pool quality.
Pick: Vitality
With the Group A upset of Aurora over FaZe and clean favorites across the rest of the slate, the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals offer a mix of reliable picks and one marquee call worth taking a chance on. Lock in your BLAST Premier Open Rotterdam 2026 selections on Gocore before the matches begin.
ChaiViz
18.03.2026
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