Astralis vs TYLOO - IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

Astralis arrive at Stage 2 with a mixed recent record but a strong structural foundation. Their 78% winrate on Ancient gives them a powerful first-pick option, and their S-tier LAN experience means they know how to perform when the lights are brightest. TYLOO will not be able to simply outprepare them.

The map pool is where this match gets decided. TYLOO's near-total avoidance of Dust2 is a significant liability, and Astralis will exploit that. Yes, Astralis are weak on Dust2 themselves, but the threat alone forces TYLOO into uncomfortable veto decisions. Astralis can steer this series toward Ancient and away from Mirage, neutralizing TYLOO's biggest strength.

TYLOO's 2025 head-to-head record is a genuine concern, and their recent momentum is hard to ignore. But Astralis won against GamerLegion just 18 hours ago, showing they are not broken despite the recent losses. On a neutral map pool with proper preparation time, the higher-ranked, more experienced side wins this one.

Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):

Astralis to win 1.48

TYLOO to win 2.48