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21:01, 04.05.2025
On May 5, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, fnatic will face off against Passion UA in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1 Playoffs. This best-of-3 encounter promises to be a thrilling contest between two competitive teams. The match will be held online, and we have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can view the match details here.
fnatic, currently ranked 33rd in the world, has been in commendable form with a winstreak of three matches. Over the past month, their win rate has climbed to 57%, showing an upward trend from their overall 53% win rate. Their recent performances include victories against Passion UA, Kubix, and CYBERSHOKE in the Conquest of Prague 2025: Online Stage. fnatic’s earnings over the last six months amount to $21,000, placing them at the 61st position in terms of earnings compared to other teams. Recent tournaments have seen fnatic finish in the 12-14th place at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: European Regional Qualifier. Here’s a look at their recent matches:
Passion UA, ranked 61st globally, also boasts a three-match winstreak. Their recent form is impressive, with a 90% win rate over the past month, a significant improvement from their half-year win rate of 49%. Passion UA recently triumphed in the Galaxy Battle 2025 // Phase 1, claiming the first place and earning $25,000. Their recent victories include matches against ECLOT, TNL, and NAVI Junior. Here’s a summary of their recent performances:
In the upcoming match, the map veto is expected to proceed with fnatic first banning Dust2 and Passion UA banning Inferno. fnatic is likely to pick Train, while Passion UA might opt for Mirage. The decider map, if needed, will be Anubis. Historically, fnatic has shown strong performances on Train with a 67% win rate over the last six months, while Passion UA has favored Mirage with a 59% win rate.
Map | Fnatic Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Fnatic) | Passion UA Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Passion UA) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuke | 56% | 18 | 11 | L, W, W, FB, FB | 0% | 2 | 25 | L, L, FB, FB, FB |
Train | 67% | 15 | 1 | W, L, W, W, L | 38% | 8 | 9 | L, L, W, L, L |
Inferno | 50% | 18 | 6 | W, W, L, W, L | 25% | 12 | 14 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Ancient | 48% | 29 | 5 | L, L, W, L, L | 65% | 23 | 8 | W, L, W, L, W |
Dust II | 50% | 2 | 32 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 38% | 8 | 13 | L, L, L, W, L |
Mirage | 56% | 27 | 11 | L, W, L, L, L | 59% | 32 | 0 | L, L, L, L, L |
Anubis | 56% | 9 | 22 | L, W, W, L, W | 57% | 21 | 1 | W, W, L, W, W |
fnatic and Passion UA have faced each other twice recently, with fnatic coming out on top both times. fnatic holds a perfect win rate against Passion UA, having won 2-1 in both encounters. This historical advantage gives fnatic an edge in the upcoming match.
Based on the current form, map pool strengths, and head-to-head history, fnatic is predicted to win the match with a score of 2:1. fnatic’s recent performances and their strategic advantage on maps like Train give them a favorable outlook. While Passion UA has shown remarkable improvement, fnatic’s consistency and experience in head-to-head encounters are likely to see them through to victory.
Prediction: fnatic 2:1 Passion UA
Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1 takes place from April 28 to May 7, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $25,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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