The Stage 1 Round of 32 at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 features a matchup that, on paper, looks deceptively close: ENCE versus PARIVISION. While neither team enters the series as a clear tournament favorite, this Bo3 is a critical test of structure versus momentum, depth versus sharp form, and long-term rebuilding against a roster that has already proven it can punch above its weight.
Road to the Matchup
ENCE come into this series still searching for stability. The roster has clear individual quality, but recent results show a team that struggles to convert structure into consistent wins. Losses against Lazer Cats, Friendly Campers, and FUT underline recurring issues: slow starts, limited T-side impact on certain maps, and an overreliance on individual openings rather than layered mid-round plans.
That said, ENCE have shown flashes of cohesion. Wins against The Huns and Nexus demonstrated that when the system works, their spacing, utility usage, and late-round discipline can look solid. The challenge has been reproducing that level across multiple maps in a series.
PARIVISION enter this match with a noticeably higher baseline. Their recent games show a team comfortable playing structured Counter-Strike without sacrificing initiative. Competitive performances against teams like MOUZ and Aurora, as well as a clean win over Ninjas in Pyjamas, reinforce the impression of a roster that understands its identity.
While they are not immune to mistakes, PARIVISION generally look more composed in mid-round situations and far more confident when playing from small advantages — a crucial factor in Bo3 series.
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Current Form & Key Context
ENCE’s biggest strength lies in individual output at the top end. F1KU, in particular, has been a consistent damage dealer over the past months, capable of swinging rounds through raw aim and strong multi-kill potential. However, outside of those moments, ENCE often struggle to maintain pressure once the initial plan breaks down.
PARIVISION, on the other hand, thrive on collective play. nota’s consistency, supported by disciplined trading from the rest of the lineup, allows them to absorb early losses and still control the tempo. They rarely overextend and are comfortable slowing the game down when needed — something ENCE have repeatedly struggled against.
Head-to-Head: A Clear Psychological Edge
Recent head-to-head history strongly favors PARIVISION. Across multiple events in 2025, they have repeatedly found answers to ENCE’s setups, especially on Mirage, Dust2, and Ancient. Even when ENCE managed to steal maps, the overall pattern has remained the same: PARIVISION adapt faster and close series with greater confidence.
This historical edge matters. ENCE are entering the matchup not only as underdogs on paper, but also with the burden of repeated losses against the same opponent.
Map Pool & Veto Analysis (Bo3, last 3 months)
Winrates (last 3 months):
- Dust2: ENCE 60% | PARIVISION 100%
- Mirage: ENCE 33% | PARIVISION 60%
- Inferno: ENCE 0% | PARIVISION 25%
- Nuke: ENCE 75% | PARIVISION —
- Overpass: ENCE 100% | PARIVISION 75%
- Ancient: ENCE 80% | PARIVISION 60%
- Anubis: not played by either side
Likely bans:
- ENCE remove Mirage — historically uncomfortable and favorable for PARIVISION.
- PARIVISION remove Nuke — ENCE’s strongest and most structured map.
Likely picks:
- ENCE pick Overpass — their best-performing map with strong CT sides.
- PARIVISION pick Dust2 — a comfort map where they look extremely confident.
Most likely decider: Ancient — a balanced map, but one where PARIVISION’s mid-round discipline has historically caused ENCE problems.
Key Duels
- F1KU vs nota
ENCE’s main damage source versus PARIVISION’s most reliable anchor. If F1KU cannot consistently find impact, ENCE’s offense stalls quickly.
- sdy vs BELCHONOKK
Experience against raw confidence. sdy’s positioning and timing will be tested by BELCHONOKK’s willingness to take space early.
- Team structure vs team structure
This matchup is less about star duels and more about which team executes cleaner mid-round decisions under pressure.
Prediction
This series shapes up as a contest between ENCE’s potential ceiling and PARIVISION’s proven stability. ENCE are capable of taking a map, particularly if Overpass lands early and F1KU catches fire. However, over the course of a full Bo3, PARIVISION appear better equipped to handle momentum swings, adapt between halves, and close tight games.
ENCE’s inconsistency and unfavorable head-to-head history weigh heavily here, especially in a format that punishes mistakes across multiple maps.
Expected score: PARIVISION 2–1 ENCE
