FaZe vs Astralis Prediction 17 February 2026
In the "1-2" bracket, we have a clash between two legendary tags as FaZe face off against Astralis. After this encounter, one team will head home, while the other will continue their battle for a spot in the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
With roughly similar lineups, the teams have only clashed once. This encounter took place in October of last year during ESL Pro League Season 22. In that matchup, FaZe proved to be the stronger side, securing a 2-0 victory over their opponents.
Head-to-head statistics FaZe - AST

FaZe Team Overview
FaZe are on the brink of elimination from the championship, yet the team is putting up a decent performance. They kicked off the tournament with a 2-0 victory over HEROIC and managed to take a map from both FURIA and PARIVISION. If broky had been playing at his usual level, rather than averaging a 0.92 rating in the tournament, the team might have clinched one of the matches they lost.
Match Results: FaZe

Astralis Team Overview
Astralis' experiment with an international roster appears quite intriguing. The organization, which has always fielded a Danish lineup throughout its history, decided it was time for change after a prolonged period without significant results. While the team doesn't look entirely hopeless, having managed to defeat 3DMAX, they were expected to at least contest a map against FUT. However, they ended up losing 0-2.
Match Results: Astralis
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Astralis need some time to gel as a team, or perhaps until their next roster shuffle. In contrast, FaZe appear more stable, consistently performing well in each match of the tournament-unlike ryu and company. Let's not forget their recent head-to-head, where karrigan and his squad secured a straightforward victory. Therefore, we recommend backing a FaZe win.