With a direct playoff berth on the line, this matchup has everything to be one of the better series of the group stage. Fake do Biru are looking competitive lately, and arrive with a roster that’s more stable since bringing pesadelo back into the lineup, but Isurus still feel like the more reliable side to pick here.

One of the biggest reasons for my pick is the recent head-to-head. Isurus have won both meetings between these teams this year, giving them a psychological edge before this clash. They also continue to rely on atarax1a, who has been their most consistent performer throughout the past few months, while players such as dott1 and rzk have shown they can take over maps if they’re on. Fake do Biru certainly have enough firepower through detr0ittJ, hardzao, and PKL to remain competitive, but Isurus generally look like the more complete team over a full best-of-three. Expect another close series here.