Quarterfinals Picks
1. FNATIC 🟧 vs Karmine Corp ⚫️
➡️ Pick: FNATIC
- FNATIC has a legacy of strong performances and top-tier firepower (Chronicle, Alfajer, Boaster).
- Karmine Corp barely scraped through Group A as #2.
2. Paper Rex 🟪 vs Sentinels 🔴
➡️ Pick: Paper Rex
- PRX was Group A #1 and has extremely coordinated aggression.
- Sentinels has talent (zekken, johnqt), but PRX’s synergy + APAC chaos meta gives them an edge.
3. NRG 🟧 vs Gen.G 🟡
➡️ Pick: Gen.G
- Gen.G has strong Korean fundamentals, and their teamwork is crisp.
- NRG is solid but tends to rely on clutch moments more than structured dominance.
4. BBL Esports 🟨 vs Team Heretics ⚫️
➡️ Pick: BBL Esports
- BBL is Group B #1 and plays with high confidence.
- Heretics has raw talent but inconsistencies.
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Semifinals Picks
FNATIC vs Paper Rex
➡️ Pick: Paper Rex
- PRX can break structure, and if FNATIC plays standard, they might get overwhelmed.
- PRX thrives in chaos and has more unpredictability.
Gen.G vs BBL Esports
➡️ Pick: Gen.G
- Gen.G's discipline and experience are a good counter to BBL’s aggression.
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Finals
Paper Rex vs Gen.G
➡️ Grand Final Winner: Paper Rex 🏆
- PRX feels like they’re on a revenge arc from previous tournaments.
- They’re the most "LAN-fluent" team right now with high ceiling + LAN buff.
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Consolation Final
FNATIC vs BBL Esports
➡️ Pick: FNATIC (3rd place)
- Way more experienced on big stages.
- Boaster and Alfajer are a deadly combo when they’re warmed up.
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🧠 Final Placement Predictions:
- 🏆 Paper Rex
- 🥈 Gen.G
- 🥉 FNATIC
- BBL Esports
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