The clash between TYLOO and SAW is set to take place on July 19, 2025, at 12:00 UTC. This best-of-3 series is part of the FISSURE Playground 1 Playoffs, a prestigious event currently unfolding in Serbia. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Catch the action live at this link.

Current form of the teams

TYLOO enters this match with a strong performance history, currently ranked 20th globally as per the world rankings. They have a commendable overall win rate of 67%, with an impressive 100% win rate in the recent month. TYLOO is riding a three-match winning streak, showcasing their peak form. Over the past six months, they have earned $131,000, positioning them 17th in earnings among their peers.

In their recent matches, TYLOO has demonstrated dominance, securing a 2-0 victory against 3DMAX in the quarterfinals of FISSURE Playground 1. They also overcame Astralis and Virtus.pro, both ranked higher than them, in the group stage. However, they faced setbacks against HEROIC and Lynn Vision in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2, finishing 12th-14th. 

Notably, TYLOO played with a stand-in from the start of the tournament, but for the semifinals, Jee will return to the lineup after resolving his visa issues. This change could play out either way — bringing back much-needed synergy or disrupting the rhythm the team has built with the stand-in.

On the other hand, SAW, ranked 50th, has shown resilience with a two-match winning streak. Their overall win rate stands at 60%, with a recent month win rate of 75%. SAW has earned $81,500 in the last half-year, placing them 27th in earnings.

Their recent victories include a hard-fought 2-1 win over Complexity and a decisive 2-1 victory against FURIA in the FISSURE Playground 1. However, they stumbled against GamerLegion earlier in the tournament and lost to ENCE in the CCT Season 3 European Series 1, where they finished 5th-8th.

Team  Map Pool

The map veto process is expected to unfold with TYLOO first banning Dust2, a map they consistently ban. SAW is likely to respond by banning Mirage, a map they seldom play. TYLOO’s first pick is anticipated to be Inferno, leveraging their 65% win rate on this map. SAW might counter by picking Ancient, a map they have a 38% win rate on. The subsequent bans are projected to be Anubis by TYLOO and Train by SAW, leaving Nuke as the decider.

Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical data, SAW is favored to edge out TYLOO with a predicted score of 2:1. Despite TYLOO’s recent victories, SAW's resilience and tactical depth across key maps give them a fighting chance. Their ability to adapt mid-series and capitalize on TYLOO’s weaknesses—especially on less practiced maps—positions them to take the series in three maps.

Prediction: SAW 2:1 TYLOO

FISSURE Playground 1 takes place from July 15 to July 20 in Serbia, featuring a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.