A surprising grand final is coming up in Counter-Strike 2, highlighting how the new season is shaking up the competition. Teams that led last year may need to adjust quickly.
PARIVISION and Falcons will compete for the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 trophy, the first tournament of the year. PARIVISION began as underdogs, and Falcons found themselves in a similar position after bringing in a stand-in for the playoffs. Since this is their first matchup, the final is even more exciting.
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Road to the Final: Team Form Breakdown
Falcons Semi-Final Result
Falcons: Rising Above Adversity
Falcons faced major challenges after reaching the playoffs. kyousuke could not play due to visa issues, and coach zonic left for family reasons. Even so, the team stayed focused. These setbacks made them even more determined to prove they can beat anyone.
Falcons eliminated Liquid in the quarterfinals, then faced an even tougher opponent, Vitality, in the semifinals. They won again.
m0NESY has been outstanding with a tournament rating of 1.36, while NiKo follows closely at 1.27, making them the two highest-rated players of the event and the driving force behind Falcons’ run toward their first trophy of the year.
NucleonZ, who joined from the academy and does not have much top-level experience, made a big impact, especially in the semifinal against Vitality. Falcons look stronger than ever. Now, the question is whether they can beat another underdog in the final.
PARIVISION Semi-Final Result
PARIVISION: The Underdogs Who Refuse to Be Ignored
PARIVISION surprised everyone by defeating Spirit in the quarterfinals, but they did not stop there. Full of confidence, they carried that energy into the semifinals against FURIA.
Even though they were heavy underdogs, PARIVISION dominated the series with a clear 2-0 win. They have shown they are not just a surprise story but real contenders.
Veteran leader Jame has used his experience to guide this young team to the grand final. xiELO impressed with a 1.31 rating against FURIA, proving he can handle the pressure. Zweih seems refreshed after his time on the bench at Team Spirit and got his revenge by knocking them out earlier. He was the third-highest fragger in the semi-final, showing his confidence and impact.
PARIVISION is playing very well and looks ready to take on any opponent.
Falcons kyxsan is ready to get the job done
Grand Final Prediction: Falcons vs PARIVISION
Both teams are underdogs who made it to the grand final, and now we will see which one comes out on top.
Falcons have star players and proven experience, while PARIVISION comes in with strong momentum and determination. Falcons’ longer track record at a high level gives them a slight advantage, but PARIVISION still needs to show they can keep up this performance over time.
Prediction: Falcons to win this match.
Which underdog team will take the first trophy of the year home? Will it be the star duo of m0NESY and NiKo, or will it be Jame to prove his leading skills and that he can lead young players to success? We will have to see it this Sunday at 16:00 CET!
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