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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Prediction for The MongolZ vs FaZe \u2014 BLAST Bounty 2026 S2 <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 AN EVEN HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the presented statistics, the teams have two map wins each. Their latest series took place at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2, where paiN defeated Astralis 2:0, taking Overpass \u2014 13:4 and Nuke \u2014 13:11.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Astralis were stronger at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 Stage 1. The Danish roster won Dust2 with a 13:10 score and Overpass \u2014 13:7, also closing the matchup with a 2:0 result.<\/p>\n
Thus, both teams have already proven that they are capable of convincingly beating each other. The current series may largely depend on the veto, since the opponents\u2019 map pools have several obvious strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\npaiN \u2014 two wins in a row and a strong Dust2
\npaiN approach the quarter-final after 2:0 victories over Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gentle Mates. At the same time, the team\u2019s previous stretch was unstable: the Brazilians lost to 3DMAX, Phantom, and Sharks.<\/p>\n
The best individual form is being shown by snow, who has a 1.08 rating over the last three months. He has 0.70 kills per round and remains the main source of stable rifle impact. biguzera and saffee also play an important role, as they are responsible for organizing the game, AWP control, and decision-making in key rounds.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260515_Rachel-Mathews_IEM-Atlanta_125126-1.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAstralis \u2014 unstable results, but a higher individual ceiling
\nAstralis defeated HOTU and Nemesis with 2:1 scores, and also beat FOKUS. At the same time, the team suffered clean losses to HEROIC, HOTU, and paiN, which points to the instability of the current roster.<\/p>\n
The leader of the team remains Staehr, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He shows 0.73 kills per round, 83.1 ADR, and a positive round swing of +1.73%. jabbi and HooXi also make a major contribution, while phzy is responsible for the AWP presence.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (paiN | Astralis):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | 67%<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 62% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 50% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 60% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 54% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: \u2014 | 62%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 60% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- paiN will almost certainly ban Ancient \u2014 one of Astralis\u2019 best maps, where the Danish roster has a 62% win rate, while the Brazilians have not played official matches on it recently.<\/li>\n
- Astralis are very likely to remove Inferno. paiN have a 60% win rate on this map, while the Danish team effectively does not use it in the current map pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely picks:<\/p>\n
\n- paiN: Dust2 \u2014 the most obvious choice for the Brazilian roster. The team has a 62% win rate, while Astralis have won only 25% of their matches on this map.<\/li>\n
- Astralis: Mirage \u2014 the best option for the Danish roster among the available maps. Astralis have a 67% win rate and a statistical advantage over paiN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Possible decider map: Nuke looks like the most likely third map. paiN have a 54% win rate, while Astralis\u2019 figure is only 25%, but the Danish roster has already beaten the Brazilians on this map and is capable of adapting better within the series.<\/p>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- snow vs Staehr \u2014 the main individual duel of the series between the most stable players on both teams.<\/li>\n
- saffee vs phzy \u2014 the battle for AWP control and opening picks.<\/li>\n
- biguzera vs jabbi \u2014 a matchup between rifle players, whose impact will determine how advantages are converted in the middle of rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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HEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 AN EVEN HEAD-TO-HEAD HISTORY<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the presented statistics, the teams have two map wins each. Their latest series took place at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2, where paiN defeated Astralis 2:0, taking Overpass \u2014 13:4 and Nuke \u2014 13:11.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Astralis were stronger at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 Stage 1. The Danish roster won Dust2 with a 13:10 score and Overpass \u2014 13:7, also closing the matchup with a 2:0 result.<\/p>\n
Thus, both teams have already proven that they are capable of convincingly beating each other. The current series may largely depend on the veto, since the opponents\u2019 map pools have several obvious strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\npaiN \u2014 two wins in a row and a strong Dust2
\npaiN approach the quarter-final after 2:0 victories over Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gentle Mates. At the same time, the team\u2019s previous stretch was unstable: the Brazilians lost to 3DMAX, Phantom, and Sharks.<\/p>\n
The best individual form is being shown by snow, who has a 1.08 rating over the last three months. He has 0.70 kills per round and remains the main source of stable rifle impact. biguzera and saffee also play an important role, as they are responsible for organizing the game, AWP control, and decision-making in key rounds.<\/p>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAstralis \u2014 unstable results, but a higher individual ceiling
\nAstralis defeated HOTU and Nemesis with 2:1 scores, and also beat FOKUS. At the same time, the team suffered clean losses to HEROIC, HOTU, and paiN, which points to the instability of the current roster.<\/p>\n
The leader of the team remains Staehr, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He shows 0.73 kills per round, 83.1 ADR, and a positive round swing of +1.73%. jabbi and HooXi also make a major contribution, while phzy is responsible for the AWP presence.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (paiN | Astralis):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | 67%<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 62% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 50% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 60% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 54% | 25%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: \u2014 | 62%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 60% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- paiN will almost certainly ban Ancient \u2014 one of Astralis\u2019 best maps, where the Danish roster has a 62% win rate, while the Brazilians have not played official matches on it recently.<\/li>\n
- Astralis are very likely to remove Inferno. paiN have a 60% win rate on this map, while the Danish team effectively does not use it in the current map pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely picks:<\/p>\n
\n- paiN: Dust2 \u2014 the most obvious choice for the Brazilian roster. The team has a 62% win rate, while Astralis have won only 25% of their matches on this map.<\/li>\n
- Astralis: Mirage \u2014 the best option for the Danish roster among the available maps. Astralis have a 67% win rate and a statistical advantage over paiN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Possible decider map: Nuke looks like the most likely third map. paiN have a 54% win rate, while Astralis\u2019 figure is only 25%, but the Danish roster has already beaten the Brazilians on this map and is capable of adapting better within the series.<\/p>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- snow vs Staehr \u2014 the main individual duel of the series between the most stable players on both teams.<\/li>\n
- saffee vs phzy \u2014 the battle for AWP control and opening picks.<\/li>\n
- biguzera vs jabbi \u2014 a matchup between rifle players, whose impact will determine how advantages are converted in the middle of rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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paiN \u2014 two wins in a row and a strong Dust2
\npaiN approach the quarter-final after 2:0 victories over Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gentle Mates. At the same time, the team\u2019s previous stretch was unstable: the Brazilians lost to 3DMAX, Phantom, and Sharks.<\/p>\n
The best individual form is being shown by snow, who has a 1.08 rating over the last three months. He has 0.70 kills per round and remains the main source of stable rifle impact. biguzera and saffee also play an important role, as they are responsible for organizing the game, AWP control, and decision-making in key rounds.<\/p>\n Astralis \u2014 unstable results, but a higher individual ceiling The leader of the team remains Staehr, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He shows 0.73 kills per round, 83.1 ADR, and a positive round swing of +1.73%. jabbi and HooXi also make a major contribution, while phzy is responsible for the AWP presence.<\/p>\n Statistics over the last 3 months (paiN | Astralis):<\/p>\n Expected veto:<\/p>\n Likely picks:<\/p>\n Possible decider map: Nuke looks like the most likely third map. paiN have a 54% win rate, while Astralis\u2019 figure is only 25%, but the Danish roster has already beaten the Brazilians on this map and is capable of adapting better within the series.<\/p>\n read more<\/p>\n
\nAstralis defeated HOTU and Nemesis with 2:1 scores, and also beat FOKUS. At the same time, the team suffered clean losses to HEROIC, HOTU, and paiN, which points to the instability of the current roster.<\/p>\nMAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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