Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has become one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year for CS2, bringing together the best players and teams from around the world. The grand final of the competition promises to be an epic showdown between Spirit and FaZe.

Both teams have shown outstanding results on their way to the finals, demonstrating high individual and team play. This match will not only be a battle for the championship title but also a test of their endurance. Let's take a look at their form, map pool, and their encounters to understand who will emerge victorious in this meeting.

Current Form of the Teams

Spirit

In recent months, Spirit has been showing steady results at major tournaments. The team's average rating at S-tier events over the past month is 6.3, reflecting their successful performance in the Elimination Stage and playoffs. At the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, Spirit managed to reach the grand final, where they lost to G2.

At the RMR, Spirit barely advanced from the group with a score of 4-2. Initially, they were supposed to participate in the Opening Stage, but thanks to a change in Valve's rules on the distribution of teams in the Elimination Stage, the team was able to start from this stage. They finished the Elimination Stage with a score of 3-1. In the last five matches, Spirit has shown 5 victories, defeating opponents such as MOUZ, Liquid, HEROIC, NAVI, and Wildcard. Their current form allows them to hope for success in the upcoming grand final.

FaZe

FaZe shows an average rating of 6.0 at S-tier tournaments over the past month. In the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, the team emerged from the group with a score of 1-1 but was eliminated already in the quarterfinals after losing to Spirit.

At the RMR, FaZe passed the group stage with a score of 3-1 and showed fighting spirit in the Elimination Stage, finishing it with a result of 3-2. In the playoffs, the team secured victories over opponents such as Vitality and G2. In the last five matches, FaZe has won four matches, defeating G2, Vitality, FURIA, and MOUZ. The only loss came again from G2. FaZe is definitely in good form, but stability remains questionable.

Map Pool of the Teams

Spirit

Spirit prefers to avoid Inferno, as confirmed by frequent bans of this map (38 times). Among the team's most successful maps, Dust II stands out with a win rate of 71% and Nuke with a similar result. They also consistently perform on Vertigo, showing an impressive win rate of 86%. Their tactical flexibility allows them to adjust map choices depending on the weaknesses of their opponents, and Ancient remains a reliable option for them due to good preparation (win rate 63%).

FaZe

FaZe traditionally excludes Vertigo, which they have banned 28 times. Their main successes are associated with the maps Mirage (win rate 58%) and Ancient (win rate 65%). The team shows confident play on these maps but sometimes chooses Anubis, adapting to the weaknesses of the opponent. FaZe also avoids Dust II, which could be a strategic move to neutralize the strengths of Spirit.

It is expected that the choice will fall on Nuke and Mirage, with the decisive map remaining Ancient. This creates a basis for a tense showdown where both teams will showcase their strengths.

Personal Meetings Between the Teams

In the last six months, Spirit and FaZe have met once. This match, which took place a month ago, ended with a confident victory for Spirit with a score of 2-0. This adds confidence to their abilities before the new matchup.

Match Prediction

Before the start of the grand final, attention is drawn to the key factors that may determine the outcome of the clash. Professional player Volodymyr “Woro2k” Veletniuk noted that ropz is in excellent form, and FaZe overall looks like a played and prepared team. "Ropz has reached top form, and overall FaZe is playing very well right now. Spirit has less experience for such a final. In fact, it's a 50-50 game, but I think FaZe will win." — Woro2k believes.

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

Tomorrow is the last game day of Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, and after the match of the grand final, we will determine the team that will claim $500,000 and the title of the best team at the end of the year. To watch who will become the winner in the final, you can follow the link.