In the semifinals of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, we await an exciting clash between FaZe and Falcons. Both teams have had a challenging journey to this stage of the tournament, showcasing good gameplay. In this article, we will analyze the current form of the teams, the possible map pool, and provide a match prediction.
Current Form of the Teams
FaZe started the season unstably, with an average rating of 6.1 over the past month. At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, they narrowly defeated M80 but then lost to paiN. IEM Katowice 2025 was also unsuccessful for them—they failed to reach the playoffs, losing to Eternal Fire in the deciding match. However, at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, FaZe looks significantly better and confidently passed the group stage with a score of 3-0, indicating good form and teamwork.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 21
FaZe
2 - 0
SAW
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 16
FaZe
2 - 0
MOUZ
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15
FaZe
2 - 1
Eternal Fire
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14
FaZe
2 - 1
SAW
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 04
FaZe
0 - 2
Eternal Fire
IEM Katowice 2025
Falcons, on the other hand, show inconsistent results. The team's average rating over the past month is 6.1. At IEM Katowice 2025, they failed, losing two consecutive matches and finishing in last place. However, their recent success at the IEM Dallas 2025 European Qualifier, where Falcons managed to qualify for the main tournament, indicates possible growth in form. Their current performances in the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 playoffs also inspire hope, especially after wins in previous matches.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 21
Falcons
2 - 1
Eternal Fire
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 17
Falcons
2 - 1
MOUZ
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 16
Falcons
2 - 1
Astralis
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15
Falcons
1 - 2
paiN
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14
Falcons
2 - 0
FlyQuest
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Map Pool
FaZe is likely to ban Train, as they have been avoiding this map since its addition to the pool. As their pick, they might choose Ancient, where their win rate is 74% over 19 games, or Mirage, where they have a 60% win rate over 15 matches. FaZe might also consider Anubis, where they have a 58% win rate.
Falcons will most likely ban Inferno since it is their most frequent ban (20 times). As their pick, they could choose Dust2 or Anubis, as these maps are relatively comfortable for them, with Anubis being their best map overall.
Map
Falcons Winrate
M
B
Last 5 Matches (Falcons)
FaZe Winrate
M
B
Last 5 Matches (FaZe)
Train
67%
3
2
W, W, L, L, W
0%
0
7
L, L, L, L, L
Mirage
33%
12
12
L, L, W, W, L
60%
15
8
W, W, W, L, L
Ancient
50%
14
12
L, L, W, L, L
76%
21
3
W, W, W, W, W
Inferno
25%
4
23
L, L, L, L, L
75%
16
6
W, W, L, W, W
Nuke
31%
16
3
W, L, W, L, L
53%
15
9
L, W, W, W, W
Dust II
58%
19
1
L, L, W, W, L
53%
17
10
L, W, W, W, W
Anubis
50%
10
9
L, L, L, W, W
50%
12
14
W, W, W, L, L
Match Prediction
FaZe demonstrates better form at the current tournament, confidently passing the group stage without any losses. Falcons appear less stable, but their victories in the playoffs show that the team can spring a surprise. However, FaZe has a more experienced roster and better balance on most maps, making them the favorites for this match.
Prediction: FaZe 2:1 Falcons
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 runs 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 event's schedule and results here.
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