During the group stage of the RE:L0:AD 2025 tournament, the North American giant DarkZero will face the European team fnatic. The tournament has gathered the strongest teams in the world, and each match could be decisive for advancing to the playoffs. DarkZero enters the match as the favorite, while fnatic will try to put up a fight and surprise their opponent.

Current Situation

DarkZero

DarkZero retains its status as one of the top representatives of the North American Rainbow Six Siege scene. The team has shown consistent results on the international stage despite recent roster changes. Two players joined after the Six Invitational 2025, yet the core of the team has remained intact since 2023. In 2024, DarkZero finished the season ranked 7th in the world according to Ubisoft. The team performed excellently at the North America League 2024 — Stage 2, securing second place, and also achieved a solid 3rd-4th place at the BLAST R6 Major Manchester. However, their performance at the R6 Major Montreal was disappointing, finishing 12th-14th.

fnatic

fnatic, representing the European region, is ranked 71st in the world according to Ubisoft. The team underwent further changes after the Six Invitational 2025, making two roster swaps. Over the past year, fnatic failed to qualify for major season tournaments like the Esports World Cup and Six Invitational and had a weak showing in the Europe League 2024. Nonetheless, fnatic managed to surprise at the recent Malta Cyber Series: VIII, where they reached the finals, only losing to ENCE.

Current Team Form

DarkZero

DarkZero's last tournament was the Six Invitational 2025, where they placed 9th-12th — a respectable result considering the strength of the opposition. In their last five matches, the team secured two victories against M80 and Falcons, but also suffered three losses — to Falcons, FURIA, and PSG Talon. These results indicate that the team is seeking optimal form following roster changes.

fnatic

fnatic has participated in only one significant tournament recently — Malta Cyber Series: VIII, where they reached the finals, losing to ENCE. In their last five matches, the team secured three victories — against Secret, Wolves, and MACKO, with losses to Wolves and ENCE. This performance indicates a decent current form for fnatic, especially against mid-level opponents.

Match Prediction

Despite fnatic's positive momentum in local tournaments, they appear to be clear underdogs against DarkZero. The North American team has significantly more international experience and greater stability throughout the season. Even with recent roster changes, the level of players and team structure of DarkZero remain high.

fnatic has the potential to surprise, especially if their opponent underestimates them, but statistics and competition level favor DarkZero. The match is expected to be controlled by the North American team, with the most likely outcome being a victory for DarkZero.

Prediction: DarkZero Victory

DarkZero (1.58) vs. fnatic (2.20) — May 10, 2025, 8:00 PM CEST.

Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.

RE:L0:AD 2025 will take place from May 10 to 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Teams are competing for a prize pool of $520,000. You can follow the tournament schedule and results via this link.