In the playoffs of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, we have a match between FaZe and SAW. FaZe confidently passed the group stage, while SAW was on the brink of elimination but managed to make a comeback. In this material, we will analyze the current form of the teams, possible map pool, and provide a prediction for the match.
Current Form of Teams
FaZe started the season unstably, with an average rating of 6.1 over the last month. At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, they struggled against M80 but then lost to paiN. IEM Katowice 2025 also turned out unsuccessful for them — the team failed to reach the playoffs, losing to Eternal Fire in the decisive 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 cohesion.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 16, 15:25
FaZe
2 - 0
MOUZ
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15, 15:10
FaZe
2 - 1
Eternal Fire
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14, 12:25
FaZe
2 - 0
SAW
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 04, 17:00
FaZe
0 - 2
Eternal Fire
IEM Katowice 2025
Feb 03, 20:50
FaZe
2 - 1
G2
IEM Katowice 2025
SAW, on the other hand, are showing inconsistent results, with an average rating of 5.9 this month. They failed IEM Katowice 2025, losing to GamerLegion and Virtus.pro, and also failed to successfully qualify for BLAST, losing two consecutive matches. However, at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, SAW managed to make an impressive comeback despite the threat of elimination. The team made it to the playoffs in dramatic style, and this is achieved with a roster that will disband after the tournament.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 18, 12:15
SAW
2 - 0
3DMAX
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 17, 20:30
SAW
2 - 0
Complexity
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 16, 16:15
SAW
2 - 1
FlyQuest
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 15, 17:00
SAW
0 - 2
Astralis
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Feb 14, 12:25
SAW
0 - 2
FaZe
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Map Pool
FaZe will likely ban Train, as they have avoided this map since its addition to the map pool. As for 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.
SAW will probably ban Mirage, as they have avoided this map for the last 6 months, banning it 29 times in a row. For their pick, they might choose Nuke, which is their strongest map (71% win rate over 24 games), or Dust II, where they have a 60% win rate. Anubis remains a stable map for SAW, but their results on it are less confident (50% win rate).
Map
FaZe WR
M
B
Last 5 Matches (FaZe)
SAW WR
M
B
Last 5 Matches (SAW)
Mirage
60%
15
8
W, W, L, W, W
0%
0
31
FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
Ancient
28%
20
3
W, W, W, L, W
47%
19
11
L, W, L, W, L
Nuke
17%
20
9
W, W, L, W, L
67%
24
1
W, W, L, W, W
Dust II
11%
17
10
L, L, L, L, L
64%
13
8
FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
Anubis
5%
12
14
W, W, L, W, W
55%
11
10
L, W, W, L, W
Inferno
4%
16
8
L, L, L, L, W
54%
13
8
W, W, L, W, L
Train
0%
0
7
FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
0%
0
1
FB
Head-to-Head
FaZe and SAW have already met this season, and moreover — at this very tournament. In the first round, FaZe convincingly won 2-0, leaving no chance for the opponent. This gives them a psychological advantage ahead of the rematch.
Match Prediction
FaZe appears to be the clear favorite in this match. They consistently show good play at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, confidently passed the group stage, and have already proven their superiority over SAW. While SAW managed to reach the playoffs only thanks to a comeback, their overall form raises questions, especially considering the upcoming roster disbandment.
Prediction: FaZe 2-0
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 is taking 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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