PEACEMAKER's Playoff Predictions: Shanghai Major Favorites

PEACEMAKER’s Playoff Predictions: Shanghai Major Favorites

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Dec 29 2025

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PEACEMAKER breaks down the favorites to win the Perfect World Shanghai Major as the tournament enters its thrilling playoff stage. With eight elite teams remaining, he analyzes the playoff bracket, highlighting potential quarterfinal upsets and predicting which teams will reach the semi-finals. The second-ever CS2 Major has been packed with excitement, showcasing the world’s best battling for a $1.25 million prize pool. Don’t miss his insights on who could claim the championship title!

The playoffs, starting on December 12, will follow a single-elimination format. Each match, including the grand final, will be a best-of-three series. The quarterfinal matchups are as follows:

The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan

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about peacemaker

"Luiz “peacemaker” Tadeu is a Brazilian analyst, influencer, and former professional coach. He famously led Tempo Storm to the semifinals of the MLG Columbus Major — a historic milestone for Brazilian Counter-Strike.

After his coaching career, which included international projects in North America, Europe, and Asia, peacemaker transitioned into full-time analytical work and content creation. Today he remains an influential voice in the Brazilian scene, providing expert breakdowns, commentary, and educational content for the next generation of players.