FaZe and SAW will face off in the group stage of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. Both teams are yet to show consistent results, but this match could play a key role in their further progress in the tournament. In this article, we'll analyze the current form of the teams, the possible map pool, and give a match prediction.
Current Form of the Teams
FaZe's form appears unstable: the team can beat any opponent but can just as easily lose. Their average rating over the past month is 6.0. At BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, FaZe struggled against M80 but then lost to paiN. At IEM Katowice 2025, they started with a victory over BIG, but in the playoff decider match, they lost to Vitality. In the lower bracket, they defeated G2 (2-1) but couldn't handle Eternal Fire.
This season, SAW looks weak — the team has won just 1 out of 6 matches. The only victory was against the women's roster of Eco Warriors. At IEM Katowice 2025, they lost to GamerLegion and Virtus.pro, as well as lost to 500, BC.Game, Virtus.pro, and GamerLegion.
Map Pool
It is highly likely that FaZe will ban the map Train, which they haven't played at all in the last 6 months. For their pick, they will prefer Ancient — a map where they have a 74% win rate over 19 games, or Mirage, where their win rate is 60% over 15 games. Anubis also remains a strong suit for the team (58% win rate).
It's highly likely the team will ban the map Mirage, which they haven't played at all in the past 6 months (29 bans in a row). For their pick, they will prefer Nuke — a map where they have a 71% win rate over 24 games, or Dust II, where their win rate is 60% over 10 games. Anubis remains a stable choice for the team (50% win rate).
Proposed map pool:
- Ancient – FaZe's pick
- Nuke – SAW's pick
- Anubis – decider
Match Prediction
This season, FaZe are showing inconsistent results, but unlike SAW, they win important matches and can challenge top teams. In the last three months, FaZe has faced tier-1 opponents: G2, Vitality, Eternal Fire.
SAW, on the other hand, lost five out of their last six matches, including encounters with Virtus.pro, GamerLegion, BC.Game, and 500. FaZe has a stronger individual lineup. The teams' form, experience against strong opponents, and individual player level indicate a clear advantage for FaZe.
Prediction: FaZe 2-0 SAW
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will be held from February 14 to 23 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams will participate 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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