In the playoffs of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, we are expecting a tense showdown between Falcons and Eternal Fire. Both teams progressed through the group stage at the same pace, indicating their readiness for the playoffs. In this material, we will analyze the current form of the teams and predict which maps could be key in this match.
Current Form of the Teams
Falcons, on the other hand, are showing inconsistent results. The team's average rating for the last month is 6.1. At IEM Katowice 2025, they failed, losing two matches in a row and taking the last place. However, their recent success at the IEM Dallas 2025 European Qualifier, where Falcons managed to advance to the main tournament, indicates a potential rise in form. Their current performances in the playoffs of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 also inspire hope.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 17, 13:00
Falcons
2 - 1
MOUZ
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 16, 12:15
Falcons
2 - 1
Astralis
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15, 18:15
Falcons
1 - 2
paiN
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14, 14:10
Falcons
2 - 0
FlyQuest
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 10, 18:00
Falcons
2 - 0
BetBoom
IEM Dallas 2025 EU CQ
Eternal Fire are showing decent results in recent tournaments. Their average rating for the last month is 6.2, confirming stable form. At IEM Katowice 2025 Play-in, they did not lose a single match and advanced to the main part of the tournament, reaching the quarterfinals. The team is playing confidently and continues to perform at a high level.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 17, 16:15
Eternal Fire
2 - 1
3DMAX
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 16, 10:07
Eternal Fire
2 - 0
BIG
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15, 15:10
Eternal Fire
1 - 2
FaZe
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14, 19:00
Eternal Fire
2 - 0
Imperial fe
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 07, 16:45
Eternal Fire
0 - 2
The MongolZ
IEM Katowice 2025
Map Pool
Falcons will most likely ban Inferno, as it is their most frequent ban (20 times). As their pick, they might choose Dust II, as this map is relatively comfortable for them (53% win rate over 15 games).
Eternal Fire traditionally ban Ancient, as this map is the most challenging for them. As their choice, they might consider Inferno, where Falcons face difficulties, or Dust II, where their game looks confident.
Map
Falcons WR
M
B
Last 5 Matches (Falcons)
Eternal Fire WR
M
B
Last 5 Matches (Eternal Fire)
Ancient
50%
14
12
L, L, W, L, W
0%
1
36
FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
Nuke
27%
15
3
W, L, W, L, L
65%
17
19
W, W, W, W, W
Inferno
25%
4
23
L, W, L, W, L
58%
19
3
W, L, W, L, W
Anubis
50%
10
9
FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
77%
22
1
W, W, W, W, L
Mirage
33%
12
12
L, L, L, L, W
56%
16
17
W, W, L, W, W
Train
50%
2
2
W, W
67%
3
3
W, L, L
Dust II
5%
18
1
W, W, W, L, L
56%
18
4
L, W, W, W, W
Head-to-Head Meetings
This season, the teams have met twice—at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier and IEM Katowice 2025. Both times Eternal Fire won with a score of 2-0.
The closest map between them was Nuke, where Falcons managed to put up a fight but eventually lost in overtime with a score of 17-19 at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
19 days ago
Falcons
0 - 2
Eternal Fire
1 month ago
Falcons
0 - 2
Eternal Fire
Match Prediction
Although Falcons are gradually gaining form, Eternal Fire looks more confident and stable in their performances. Their successful run at IEM Katowice 2025 and confident victories over Falcons earlier in the season speak to the advantage of the Turkish team. If the match goes to a deciding map, Eternal Fire will have a moral advantage, having previously defeated Falcons 2-0 without much trouble.
Prediction: Eternal Fire 2-1 Falcons
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 takes place from February 14 to 23 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament with a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.
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