15.05.2026 16:00 CET


Falcons enter this playoff clash as the hottest team in the bracket, and FURIA's recent slump makes them the perfect prey.
FURIA are not the team they were six months ago. A 44% winrate last month tells a story of a roster losing its edge at the worst possible time, and their map pool carries real vulnerabilities heading into this matchup. They lean hard on Nuke and almost always ban Ancient, which hands Falcons valuable veto control before a single map is played.
Falcons are riding genuine momentum into this series. A 71% winrate last month, back-to-back wins entering the playoffs, and a 75% winrate on Mirage make them dangerous from the very first pick. They know exactly what maps to target and they have the consistency to close out series against quality opposition.
The head-to-head record seals the argument. Falcons have beaten FURIA three times in their last four meetings, including a clean 2-0 just weeks ago. This is not a team FURIA match up well against, and with their current form dipping, there is little reason to expect a different result here.
Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):
Team Falcons to win 1.75
FURIA to win 1.95
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Points
+9
Correct/incorrect
34/25
Pick %
58%
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