The match between FaZe Clan and FURIA at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will be a decisive one in the Swiss tournament system. With a score of 2:2, each team has the last chance to get into the playoffs, as the winner will move on and the loser will end their participation in the tournament. The confrontation will take place in the Bo3 format, which allows teams to maximize their mapping.

Current Form of Teams

FaZe approached this match with mixed results. They defeated MOUZ and Cloud9, but suffered defeats from Heroic and G2. Over the past six months, FaZe has shown stability, but has faced difficulties in crucial moments. In previous major tournaments, such as BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 and Intel Extreme Masters Rio, they took middle positions.

The Brazilians from FURIA showed a good game at this tournament, gaining important victories over BIG and Liquid, but also losing to Vitality and Spirit. Over the past six months, their results have remained unstable. They finished the Perfect World Shanghai Major: American RMR in 7th place, and at the Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024, they only reached the top 4. However, the team continues to improve their level of play.

Team Map Pool

FaZe demonstrate a strong performance on Ancient (65%) and Inferno (61%). At the same time, their results on Nuke (46%) and Dust2 (50%) leave much to be desired. The team is almost guaranteed to ban Vertigo, which they have no wins on in the last six months.

FURIA looks confident on Vertigo (55%) and Dust II (67%), while their play on Ancient (33%) and Mirage (39%) is a weakness. They will probably ban Ancient, where their win percentage is only 39%.

Probable map choices: Dust II, Inferno, Anubis.

Prediction.

Considering the form of the teams and the mappool, FURIA looks a little better on the maps that may remain in this match. However, FaZe has much more experience in such decisive games at major tournaments. The main factor will be the level of individual play and the ability to adapt to the opponent's strategy.

Prediction: FaZe Clan will win with a score of 2:1.

Over the past six months, the teams have met once, and FURIA won (1:0). However, that match was held in the Bo1 format, and now the game will take place in Bo3, which adds depth to the confrontation. For both teams, this is the last chance to make it to the playoffs, and the tension will be at its highest.

The Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament will last from December 5 to 15. It features 16 teams that will fight for the playoffs and a part of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.