The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 Quarter-Last matches happen tomorrow, with 4 matches set to go right down to whittle eight groups right down to 4. We’ve bought a little bit of every little thing right here, with some pretty even matches on paper, whereas others ought to have a reasonably clear winner. Let’s check out all of the matches and make some predictions.
paiN Gaming vs. MOUZ
Credit score: Sebastian Pandelache | PGL
With Brollan as IGL, MOUZ haven’t regarded as sharp as you’d anticipate from this staff, though Spinx has confirmed to be a really strong addition up to now. They confirmed strong resilience to make it to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 Quarter-Finals, surviving a Group Stage scare within the 2:2 bracket. They’ll face paiN Gaming, who made a good run to the Quarters by beating Astralis, Falcons, and Virtus.professional.
I see this one being an actual back-and-forth contest. I’ll be fairly shocked if each groups can’t take not less than one map every, however there’s simply sufficient particular person high quality on MOUZ that they need to be edging this one out. Don’t write paiN Gaming out of it, although. If somebody like torzsi or xertioN has an off day for MOUZ, that may very well be GG.
Our prediction: paiN Gaming 1:2 MOUZ
The MongolZ vs. Astralis
Credit score: Sebastian Pandelache | PGL
The MongolZ‘s extraordinarily spectacular begin to 2025 is greatest underlined by their IEM Katowice 2025 Semi-Finals run. They’ve regarded like an actual contender for the massive prizes, which has continued into PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. Evaluate this to Astralis, who look very fortunate to be right here primarily based on their present type.
I’ll be actual. I can solely see a clear sweep for The MongolZ right here. But when Astralis need to stake their declare at a Tier 1 LAN once more, that is the place they should do it, as their bracket means the winner of this faces both paiN Gaming or MOUZ – a really winnable bracket for the Danes (past The MongolZ).
Our prediction: The MongolZ 2:0 Astralis
Falcons vs. Everlasting Fireplace
Credit score: Sebastian Pandelache | PGL
Falcons vs. Everlasting Fireplace appears to be essentially the most aggressive matchup of the PGL Cluj-Napoca Quarter-Finals, with each groups giving a robust account of themselves on the occasion up to now. Falcons appear to have discovered the important thing to unlock degster, whereas NiKo could make any staff related. In the meantime, Everlasting Fireplace’s jottAAA gamble appears to be like to be strong, though I do need to see somewhat extra out of XANTARES right here.
This one could be very robust to name. On the day, it would seemingly come right down to such minor particulars, and I anticipate that we’ll want all three maps to find out the winner. I’m going with Falcons 2:1 right here, however know that this isn’t a assured estimate in any method.
Our prediction: Falcons 2:1 Everlasting Fireplace
FaZe Clan vs. SAW
Credit score: Sebastian Pandelache | PGL
Of all of the video games within the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 Quarter-Finals, FaZe Clan vs. SAW ought to (in principle) be essentially the most easy. FaZe Clan are the favorites for the occasion, whereas SAW are a lifeless staff strolling, who pulled off a miracle to make it into the Playoffs within the first place.
There actually ought to solely be one winner right here. That is a kind of collection the place maintaining it aggressive ought to be seen as a win for the people on SAW, however Counter-Strike is a humorous outdated sport, so I’m greater than able to be confirmed unsuitable.
Our prediction: FaZe Clan 2:0 SAW
