The match between Team Falcons and Team Liquid will take place on January 28, 2025, at 21:30 EET as part of the upper bracket quarterfinals of the FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 tournament. We have analyzed the current form of the teams and are ready to share our prediction.

Current Team Form

Team Liquid

Liquid started the group stage of FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 with confident wins against AVULUS and Talon Esports, but then suffered defeats from BetBoom Team and PARIVISION. However, they managed to recover by securing a confident victory against Xtreme Gaming, allowing them to advance to the playoffs stage.

Team Falcons

Falcons started the tournament with a loss to HEROIC, but then achieved three consecutive victories against AVULUS, Wildcard and Gaimin Gladiators. This result secured them a place in the upper bracket of the playoffs.

Most Frequent Picks 

Team Liquid

Liquid most frequently chose heroes like Phoenix, Batrider, and Primal Beast, demonstrating versatility in picks.

Team Falcons

Falcons most frequently used Pangolier and Shadow Shaman, focusing on mobility and control.

Most Frequent Bans

Team Liquid

Among the team's bans, Alchemist and Nyx Assassin dominated, indicating an attempt to restrict the opponents' aggressive strategies.

Team Falcons

In bans, the team paid particular attention to heroes like Dragon Knight and Alchemist, focusing on excluding tanks and initiators from the opponents' pools.

Match History

The last meeting between Falcons and Liquid took place at the ESL One Bangkok 2024 tournament. The teams faced off in the lower bracket quarterfinals of the playoffs. The match ended with a victory for Liquid with a score of 2:1.

Match Prediction

Team Liquid comes into this match in good form after a confident victory over Xtreme Gaming. Their strength lies in flexible drafts and the experienced carry Michael "miCKe" Vu, who consistently demonstrates a high level of play. However, Team Falcons should not be underestimated. Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf and Stanislav "Malr1ne" Potorak are known for their aggressive playstyle, which can pose problems for Liquid. 

PREDICTION: Team Liquid wins 2:1

FISSURE PLAYGROUND #1 takes place from January 24 to February 2 in Belgrade, Serbia. Teams are competing for a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the tournament events via this link.