Xtreme Gaming vs South America Rejects - PGL Wallachia Season 8

Xtreme Gaming arrive at this matchup on the back of four wins from their last five outings, including a dominant 2-0 over Natus Vincere just a day ago. Their April qualifier run of three consecutive 2-0 victories speaks to a team that knows how to close series out. The one blemish, a 1-2 loss to Aurora, came against a legitimately top-tier opponent and should not overshadow an otherwise composed recent stretch.

South American Rejects will carry some momentum after stunning Team Yandex 2-0, but that result needs context. Their record against elite opposition tells a different story, with narrow losses to both Aurora and HEROIC exposing a recurring inability to hold up when high-pressure rounds matter most. Upsetting a single opponent is not the same as demonstrating the kind of mental resilience needed to win a best-of-three at this level.

Xtreme Gaming's 52% winrate over the past year reflects genuine stability, not a streak built on soft opponents. South American Rejects are a dangerous team capable of a flashy result on any given day, but their inconsistency entering this group stage is a red flag. Xtreme Gaming have the structure, the closing ability, and the recent form to handle this matchup cleanly.

Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):

Xtreme Gaming to win 1.33

South America Rejects to win 3.12