With the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 over, it's time for the playoffs, which promise a fierce fight for the trophy. We have collected the predictions of 20 well-known CS analysts, players, and influencers to find out who they see as favorites and who they think will leave the tournament without a single victory. The predictions range from obvious picks to unexpected bets. Let's take a look at what the talents expect from this exciting stage of the tournament.

Duncan “Thorin” Shields

Thorin predicts Vitality as the tournament champions, relying on their strong individual performances and consistent playstyle. In his pick'em, he expects MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality to progress from the quarterfinals. For the semifinals, he favors MOUZ and Vitality, with the latter emerging victorious in the grand final.

Champion: Vitality

Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen

HooXi backs his former team, G2, as the ultimate winners of the Major. His pick'em sees MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality advancing to the semifinals. He then predicts G2 defeating MOUZ in the grand final, showcasing his belief in their potential to outplay their opponents.

Champion: G2

Sébastien “KRL” Perez

KRL's pick'em positions G2 as the strongest team in the playoffs. He anticipates The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality to advance through the quarterfinals. In the grand final, he predicts G2's tactical superiority to give them the edge over Spirit.

Champion: G2

Mohan “launders” Govindasamy

Launders makes a bold prediction with The MongolZ as champions. His pick'em features The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality reaching the semifinals. In an unexpected twist, he predicts The MongolZ overcoming Vitality in the grand final, marking their rise as a dominant force.

Champion: The MongolZ

Ozzy

Ozzy's pick'em aligns with a safe choice, favoring Vitality to win the tournament. He sees MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality making it past the quarterfinals. In the grand final, he picks Vitality to defeat MOUZ, demonstrating his confidence in their form.

Champion: Vitality

Oleksandr “petr1k” Petryk

Petr1k backs Vitality in his predictions. His pick'em includes The MongolZ, Liquid, G2, and Vitality as semifinalists. He sees Vitality's star power carrying them through a challenging bracket to ultimately secure the championship.

Champion: Vitality

Aleksi “allu” Jalli

Allu trusts in G2's stability for his pick'em predictions. He selects The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and FaZe to reach the semifinals. In the end, he believes G2's adaptability will help them claim the title over The MongolZ in the grand final.

Champion: G2

Adam “friberg” Friberg

Friberg picks Vitality as the leaders in his predictions. His pick'em predicts MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality progressing through the quarterfinals. In the final showdown, he expects Vitality to assert their dominance against Spirit.

Champion: Vitality

Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund

GeT_RiGhT selects G2 as champions in his pick'em. He forecasts The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and FaZe as semifinalists. He envisions G2's strategic adaptability giving them the edge over FaZe in the final.

Champion: G2

Aleksandar “kassad” Trifunović

Kassad places his trust in Vitality for his pick'em. He predicts MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality advancing to the semifinals. In the grand final, he expects Vitality's momentum to outlast Spirit's challenge.

Champion: Vitality

Luis "peacemaker" Tadeu

Peacemaker's pick'em has The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality as semifinalists. He highlights Vitality as a "team with no weaknesses" and sees them overcoming G2 in the semifinals and then beating The MongolZ in the final to lift the trophy.

Champion: Vitality

Jacob "Pimp" Winneche

Pimp's pick'em sees MOUZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality making it past the quarterfinals. He predicts G2 defeating Spirit in the grand final, emphasizing their strong tactical depth and ability to deliver under pressure.

Champion: G2

Thour

Thour's pick'em predicts The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality as semifinalists. He highlights Vitality's stability throughout the tournament as their greatest strength, forecasting their victory against Spirit in the final.

Champion: Vitality

Jan "Swani" Müller

Swani sees G2 as the strongest team in the playoffs. His pick'em includes The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality in the semifinals. He believes G2 will outclass The MongolZ in the final to secure the championship.

Champion: G2

Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato

KSCERATO’s pick'em predicts The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality in the semifinals. He selects G2 as the winners of the grand final, citing their teamwork and consistent performance as key factors.

Champion: G2

Richard "shox" Papillon

Shox's pick'em favors The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality to reach the semifinals. He picks The MongolZ as the champions, believing their creative tactics and strong communication will allow them to take the title.

Champion: The MongolZ

Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg

Mauisnake backs G2 as his favorites to win. His pick'em includes The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality in the semifinals. He predicts G2 defeating The MongolZ in the final, citing their consistent form throughout the event.

Champion: G2

Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer Gustafsson

Olofmeister’s pick'em has The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and FaZe as semifinalists. He predicts FaZe using their experience and individual skill to beat G2 in the final, marking their return to dominance.

Champion: FaZe

Martin “STYKO” Styk

STYKO's pick'em shows The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality making it to the semifinals. He places Vitality as the winners, emphasizing their exceptional coordination and overall form.

Champion: Vitality

Ali "hAdji" Haïnouss

HAdji's pick'em predicts The MongolZ, Spirit, G2, and Vitality progressing to the semifinals. He highlights Vitality as the main contenders for the title, citing their experience and consistent performance as decisive factors.

Champion: Vitality

The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 playoffs promise to be a real extravaganza for Counter-Strike fans. From unexpected favorites such as The MongolZ to proven giants of the scene such as G2 and Vitality, each game will be filled with tension and emotion. Experts' predictions only confirm that there is no room for chance in this tournament, and the path to the trophy will require maximum dedication and concentration. Regardless of whose strategy proves to be the strongest, we will have unforgettable moments ahead that will remain in the history of esports for a long time to come.

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