9z vs Team Falcons

🔥 9z pulled off one of the biggest upsets on the opening day of the Thunderpick World Championship, sweeping Aurora 2-0. The South Americans edged out a 13-11 win on Inferno before dominating Nuke 13-1. luchov and HUASOPEEK were particularly impressive, delivering crucial kills in key moments. Falcons also kicked off their campaign with a clean victory over NIP, but recently fell 0-2 to Spirit. It’s also worth noting that the last head-to-head between these sides back in May ended with a 2-1 win for 9z.

Despite Falcons carrying higher expectations, 9z have already proven they know how to challenge this opponent. In their May clash, 9z took Nuke 13-8 and Dust2 13-1, and just yesterday, they once again put on a near-flawless display on Nuke against Aurora. While Falcons boast greater individual talent, the South Americans have shown they can bridge that gap with strong map-specific preparation. So even if the favourites ultimately prevail, expecting a straightforward 2-0 is risky. Our pick: 9z +1.5 maps handicap.