The quarter-finals of XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 deliver one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes as FaZe take on BetBoom. Both teams have built momentum with convincing playoff runs, setting up a Bo3 between two squads capable of competing for the title. BetBoom enter the match as slight favorites thanks to stronger recent results and a higher ranking, but FaZe have looked increasingly dangerous since completing their roster rebuild. With in-form stars on both sides, this series has all the ingredients for a close battle.
Current form
FaZe have found consistency after a shaky start to the event. The international lineup eliminated SINNERS, 3DMAX, and EYEBALLERS while showing much better coordination around frozen and newcomer JBOEN.
Recent results:
- 2-1 vs EYEBALLERS
- 2-0 vs 3DMAX
- 2-0 vs SINNERS
- 13-8 vs TYLOO
BetBoom have also impressed throughout the tournament. The CIS squad defeated Nemesis, BIG, and SINNERS before suffering their only recent setback against Aurora. Magnojez continues to lead the team statistically, while Boombl4’s calling has kept BetBoom among the event’s most disciplined sides.
Recent results:
- 2-1 vs Nemesis
- 13-11 vs BIG
- 13-4 vs SINNERS
- 0-2 vs Aurora
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Map pool & veto
Last three months:
- Dust2 — FaZe 33% | BetBoom 73%
- Mirage — FaZe 86% | BetBoom 38%
- Inferno — FaZe — | BetBoom —
- Nuke — FaZe 60% | BetBoom 58%
- Ancient — FaZe 45% | BetBoom 83%
- Anubis — FaZe 40% | BetBoom 50%
The veto creates an interesting contrast. FaZe are clearly strongest on Mirage, while BetBoom hold significant advantages on Dust2 and Ancient. Nuke is nearly even and could become the decider if both teams secure their preferred picks.
Expected veto:
- FaZe likely remove Ancient.
- BetBoom are expected to ban Mirage.
- BetBoom could pick Dust2.
- FaZe may choose Nuke.
- Anubis is the most likely decider.
Key duel — JBOEN vs Magnojez
The spotlight falls on two of the tournament’s most impactful riflers. JBOEN has quickly established himself as FaZe’s breakout performer, averaging a 1.28 rating over the last three months. Across the server, Magnojez remains BetBoom’s biggest win condition with a 1.22 rating, outstanding opening impact, and consistent late-round performances.
Whichever player gains control early could dictate the pace of the entire series.
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Prediction
BetBoom have been the more consistent team throughout the tournament and possess a slight edge in the map pool. However, FaZe continue improving with every match and have enough firepower to push this series to the limit.
Expect a tightly contested Bo3 with momentum swinging between both sides, but BetBoom’s stability on key maps should make the difference.
Prediction: BetBoom 2-1 FaZe
