BIG vs B8 - IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

BIG's recent form tells a worrying story. A loss to G2 just 12 hours ago, sandwiched between a win over MIBR and a defeat to Monte, shows a team that cannot string results together consistently. Their 56% winrate last month is a far cry from their strong half-year numbers, and momentum is clearly not on their side heading into this one.

B8 are moving in the opposite direction. A two-match winstreak capped by a win over MIBR 17 hours ago shows a team building confidence at the right time. Their map pool is structured around Mirage, where they pick frequently and win at a respectable rate, giving them a clear strategic anchor heading into the veto.

The head-to-head history should concern BIG. B8 have never beaten them across three meetings, but this squad looks different right now, with rising form and a defined map identity. BIG's veto limitations around Nuke and Anubis narrow their options, and a confident B8 side should be able to dictate terms.

Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):

BIG to win 2.03

B8 to win 1.70