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Our Playoff Pick’Ems Predict NiKo to Finally Win a Major

Our StarLadder Major 2025 Pick'Em is locked! See why we confidently predict Falcons and NiKo will defeat FURIA in the Grand Final. Check the full playoff bracket and predicted upsets.

Our Playoff Pick’Ems Predict NiKo to Finally Win a Major

CONFIDENCE CHECK: Our Major Playoff Pick’Ems Predict a Falcons Victory

With the Swiss Stage complete and the playoff bracket locked, the StarLadder Major 2025 is set for an explosive finish beginning December 11th. Our Pick’Em submission is in—and we’re placing our confidence squarely behind one roster to claim the title: Team Falcons (#2). Experience, raw firepower, and a proven playoff engine make them our top choice to navigate the bracket and lift the trophy on Championship Sunday.

We expect a Major where the top seeds hold strong, culminating in a heavyweight Grand Final between Falcons and the #1 seed on the opposite side: FURIA Esports.

Quarterfinals

The opening round is stacked, but our predictions lean toward decisive victories for the favorites.

Falcons (#2) vs. Spirit (#7)

Falcons have had Spirit’s number recently, and we expect that trend to continue.

Vitality (#3) vs. The MongolZ (#6)

The hottest underdog of the tournament finally hits the ceiling—Vitality’s structure gets the job done.

FURIA (#1) vs. NAVI (#12)

FURIA’s firepower and pace should overwhelm NAVI early

MOUZ (#5) vs. FaZe (#17)

Our predicted upset: FaZe’s struggles catch up with them as MOUZ advance.

Semifinals: Where Giants Clash

Falcons vs. Vitality

The tightest call in our entire Pick’Em. Vitality have ZywOo, but Falcons have momentum, depth, and big-match composure. We give Falcons the slight edge to reach the final.

FURIA vs. MOUZ

MOUZ’s run ends here. FURIA’s aggressive engine and map pool depth should push them through with confidence.

The Grand Final: Falcons vs. FURIA

December 14th sets the stage for a stylistic duel:

Falcons — Controlled aggression, superstar stability, elite utility usage.

FURIA — Relentless pace, tactical chaos, and unmatched Brazilian crowd momentum.

We predict Falcons’ experience and structure will ultimately prevail. Running through Spirit, Vitality, and FURIA would validate them as the world’s best team—and our Pick’Em locks them in as the 2025 StarLadder Major champions.

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