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\n<\/picture> <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n zont1x on chopper: \u201cHe was not that motivated to win six tournaments in a row\u201d <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 FIRST MEETING BETWEEN THE TEAMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n5star and 9z have not yet faced each other in official matches, so there is no head-to-head statistics. The teams represent different regions and are only now getting the opportunity to directly compare their styles on an international LAN.<\/p>\n
Because there is no head-to-head history, current form and the map pool carry more weight. In terms of overall opposition level, 9z have an obvious advantage, but 5star have recently built positive momentum and can create problems if they get a comfortable veto.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n5star \u2014 a four-match winning streak and a strong qualifying stretch<\/p>\n
5star approach FISSURE Playground 3 on a four-match winning streak. The team beat Chinggis Warriors twice with a 2:0 score, and between those matches defeated Rare Atom and NEXVOID 2:1. For a team that is significantly behind its opponent in the ranking, this is an important positive signal before its tournament debut.<\/p>\n
Among the listed players, the best numbers belong to hoolig4n, who has a 1.09 rating over the last three months. He records 0.76 kills per round, has 68.8% KAST, a 1.16 multi-kill rating, and 77.0 ADR. Together with rate, ariu\u0441le, clouden, and NEUZ, he should become the foundation of 5star\u2019s attempt to force the favorite into a competitive series.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/54566253069_343c155ca5_k-1.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9z \u2014 a difficult schedule, but a much higher level of opposition<\/p>\n
9z have recently faced much tougher opponents. The team lost to Vitality and MOUZ 0:2, lost to magic and FURIA 1:2, but between those matches demolished paiN 13:3 and earlier beat PARIVISION 3:0. The losing streak looks unpleasant, but most of the setbacks came in matches against teams of the highest level.<\/p>\n
One of the key players remains luchov, who has a 1.11 rating over the last three months. He has 0.72 kills per round, 71.6% KAST, a 1.13 multi-kill rating, and 79.5 ADR. Together with dgt, max, meyern, and HUASOPEEK, this roster has much more experience in matches against top teams.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (5star | 9z):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: 67% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Dust2: \u2014 | 50%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 80% | 57%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 44% | 56%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 67% | 43%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 18% | 33%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 100% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- 9z will logically try to remove Anubis. 5star have won all three presented matches on this map, while 9z practically do not use it in the current stretch. Even despite the small sample size, there is little reason to leave the underdog its statistically strongest map.<\/li>\n
- 5star, in turn, may try to remove Dust2. 9z have played it 12 times over the last three months and have a 50% win rate, while the Mongolian roster has no presented practice on the map. This would allow 5star to move the series toward more comfortable Mirage or Nuke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Mirage looks like the most obvious choice for 5star. The team has an 80% win rate across five matches, while 9z show 57% across seven maps. This is one of the few positions in the pool where the underdog gets a clear statistical advantage.<\/li>\n
- 9z may answer with Inferno, where they have a 56% win rate against 5star\u2019s 44%. If the series reaches a third map, Nuke looks like a realistic option: 5star have 67% here, but 9z have much more international match experience, which can compensate for the percentage difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- hoolig4n vs luchov \u2014 a duel between the teams\u2019 best players according to the presented statistics, who should be the main sources of consistent damage.<\/li>\n
- NEUZ vs dgt \u2014 a rifle matchup where it is especially important for 5star not to allow the more experienced opponent to gain a constant advantage in open duels.<\/li>\n
- ariu\u0441le vs meyern \u2014 the battle for space control in the middle of rounds, which may determine the tempo of attacks and the quality of retakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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HEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 FIRST MEETING BETWEEN THE TEAMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n5star and 9z have not yet faced each other in official matches, so there is no head-to-head statistics. The teams represent different regions and are only now getting the opportunity to directly compare their styles on an international LAN.<\/p>\n
Because there is no head-to-head history, current form and the map pool carry more weight. In terms of overall opposition level, 9z have an obvious advantage, but 5star have recently built positive momentum and can create problems if they get a comfortable veto.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n5star \u2014 a four-match winning streak and a strong qualifying stretch<\/p>\n
5star approach FISSURE Playground 3 on a four-match winning streak. The team beat Chinggis Warriors twice with a 2:0 score, and between those matches defeated Rare Atom and NEXVOID 2:1. For a team that is significantly behind its opponent in the ranking, this is an important positive signal before its tournament debut.<\/p>\n
Among the listed players, the best numbers belong to hoolig4n, who has a 1.09 rating over the last three months. He records 0.76 kills per round, has 68.8% KAST, a 1.16 multi-kill rating, and 77.0 ADR. Together with rate, ariu\u0441le, clouden, and NEUZ, he should become the foundation of 5star\u2019s attempt to force the favorite into a competitive series.<\/p>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n9z \u2014 a difficult schedule, but a much higher level of opposition<\/p>\n
9z have recently faced much tougher opponents. The team lost to Vitality and MOUZ 0:2, lost to magic and FURIA 1:2, but between those matches demolished paiN 13:3 and earlier beat PARIVISION 3:0. The losing streak looks unpleasant, but most of the setbacks came in matches against teams of the highest level.<\/p>\n
One of the key players remains luchov, who has a 1.11 rating over the last three months. He has 0.72 kills per round, 71.6% KAST, a 1.13 multi-kill rating, and 79.5 ADR. Together with dgt, max, meyern, and HUASOPEEK, this roster has much more experience in matches against top teams.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (5star | 9z):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: 67% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Dust2: \u2014 | 50%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 80% | 57%<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 44% | 56%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: 67% | 43%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 18% | 33%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 100% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- 9z will logically try to remove Anubis. 5star have won all three presented matches on this map, while 9z practically do not use it in the current stretch. Even despite the small sample size, there is little reason to leave the underdog its statistically strongest map.<\/li>\n
- 5star, in turn, may try to remove Dust2. 9z have played it 12 times over the last three months and have a 50% win rate, while the Mongolian roster has no presented practice on the map. This would allow 5star to move the series toward more comfortable Mirage or Nuke.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Mirage looks like the most obvious choice for 5star. The team has an 80% win rate across five matches, while 9z show 57% across seven maps. This is one of the few positions in the pool where the underdog gets a clear statistical advantage.<\/li>\n
- 9z may answer with Inferno, where they have a 56% win rate against 5star\u2019s 44%. If the series reaches a third map, Nuke looks like a realistic option: 5star have 67% here, but 9z have much more international match experience, which can compensate for the percentage difference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- hoolig4n vs luchov \u2014 a duel between the teams\u2019 best players according to the presented statistics, who should be the main sources of consistent damage.<\/li>\n
- NEUZ vs dgt \u2014 a rifle matchup where it is especially important for 5star not to allow the more experienced opponent to gain a constant advantage in open duels.<\/li>\n
- ariu\u0441le vs meyern \u2014 the battle for space control in the middle of rounds, which may determine the tempo of attacks and the quality of retakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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5star \u2014 a four-match winning streak and a strong qualifying stretch<\/p>\n
5star approach FISSURE Playground 3 on a four-match winning streak. The team beat Chinggis Warriors twice with a 2:0 score, and between those matches defeated Rare Atom and NEXVOID 2:1. For a team that is significantly behind its opponent in the ranking, this is an important positive signal before its tournament debut.<\/p>\n
Among the listed players, the best numbers belong to hoolig4n, who has a 1.09 rating over the last three months. He records 0.76 kills per round, has 68.8% KAST, a 1.16 multi-kill rating, and 77.0 ADR. Together with rate, ariu\u0441le, clouden, and NEUZ, he should become the foundation of 5star\u2019s attempt to force the favorite into a competitive series.<\/p>\n 9z \u2014 a difficult schedule, but a much higher level of opposition<\/p>\n 9z have recently faced much tougher opponents. The team lost to Vitality and MOUZ 0:2, lost to magic and FURIA 1:2, but between those matches demolished paiN 13:3 and earlier beat PARIVISION 3:0. The losing streak looks unpleasant, but most of the setbacks came in matches against teams of the highest level.<\/p>\n One of the key players remains luchov, who has a 1.11 rating over the last three months. He has 0.72 kills per round, 71.6% KAST, a 1.13 multi-kill rating, and 79.5 ADR. Together with dgt, max, meyern, and HUASOPEEK, this roster has much more experience in matches against top teams.<\/p>\n Statistics over the last 3 months (5star | 9z):<\/p>\n Expected veto:<\/p>\n Likely maps:<\/p>\n read more<\/p>\n MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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