Falcons and FlyQuest will meet in the group stage of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. Both teams have yet to show consistent results, but this match could be pivotal for their further advancement in the tournament. Falcons recently qualified for IEM Dallas 2025, while FlyQuest are striving to improve their form after setbacks in recent tournaments. In this article, we will analyze the current form of the opponents, the potential map pool, and make a prediction for the match.
Current Team Form
Falcons
Falcons display inconsistent results in recent tournaments. The team's average rating over the past month is 6.1. In the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier they won the opening match, but then lost, failing to reach the playoffs. IEM Katowice 2025 was disastrous for Falcons — the team lost two consecutive matches and finished in last place. However, in the IEM Dallas 2025 European Qualifier they managed to win two matches and advanced to the main tournament.
In the last five matches, Falcons have won twice — against BetBoom and TNL. However, three losses to G2 and Eternal Fire (twice) indicate that the team is not in peak form.
FlyQuest
FlyQuest also show less than stellar results, with an average rating of 5.9 over the past month. Like Falcons, they failed to make it to the playoffs in the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, winning the first match but losing the next. In the IEM Katowice 2025 Play-in they also couldn't progress in the tournament, losing two consecutive matches and leaving it in last place.
Team Map Pool
Both teams approach map selection with consideration of the opponent's weaknesses. Let's look at the possible map pool for the upcoming match.
Falcons are likely to ban Inferno, as it is their most frequent ban (20 times), while FlyQuest may remove Mirage, which they have excluded 22 times. As their pick, Falcons might choose Dust II — a map they have played 15 times with a 53% win rate. FlyQuest, on the other hand, may opt for Nuke, where they have a high win rate of 80%.
In the second stage of bans, Falcons might exclude Train, while FlyQuest will likely remove Anubis, where Falcons have a decent win rate of 50%. Consequently, Ancient will remain the deciding map, as it is not a priority for either team but can be played if necessary.
Match Prediction
The Falcons vs FlyQuest match promises to be intense, but a slight edge can be given to the Falcons. Despite inconsistent results, they show more confident play against top teams. Additionally, their map Dust II has a reasonable win rate (53%), while FlyQuest has weak performances on Inferno and Anubis.
FlyQuest, in turn, will rely on Nuke, where they have an 80% win rate, but if the match goes to Overpass, Falcons may take advantage of the fact that their opponents lack a clear edge on this map.
Prediction: Falcons win 2-1
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will take place from February 14th to 23rd in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams will participate in the tournament with a prize pool of $1,250,000. The group stage will be conducted in a Swiss format, and the playoffs in an elimination format. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.
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