9z Team vs EYEBALLERS Tips – All Eyes on the In-Form 9z Team in Round 1 of XSE Pro League
9z Team and EYEBALLERS face off in the first round of the XSE Pro League. Despite EYEBALLERS recently adding veteran KRIMZ to their roster and reuniting him with JW, 9z Team enter as clear favorites after a strong showing at IEM Cologne. EYEBALLERS are coming off a month-long break and haven’t won a tournament this season, making them underdogs, especially in a best-of-one match. Expert predictions tilt strongly in favor of 9z, but the BO1 format leaves some room for surprises.
- 9z Team vs EYEBALLERS Counter-Strike 2 predictions and betting picks for Wednesday, July 1, in Round 1 of XSE Pro League 2026 group stage (16:00 CST)
- 9z Team are in excellent shape
- EYEBALLERS debut KRIMZ
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9z Team vs EYEBALLERS Betting Predictions
9z Team and EYEBALLERS will clash on Wednesday, July 1, in the first round of the XSE Pro League group stage in what should be an entertaining affair.
- 9z Team vs EYEBALLERS Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of 2026
- Where to Watch 9z Team vs EYEBALLERS Live?
- 9z Team Are in Good Form
- 9z Team Squad & Team News
- EYEBALLERS Looking for a Breakout Tournament Run
- EYEBALLERS Squad & Team News
EYEBALLERS have recently acquired KRIMZ from Fnatic, reuniting him with JW to form a veteran lineup. The abundance of experience this roster possesses, however, is not considered a good enough reason for EYEBALLERS to win, with 9z Team entering the game as firm favourites.
This comes as no surprise as the 9z Team have shown solid form ahead of the tournament, namely at the Intel Extreme Cologne Major. The big question, however, is whether 9z will look as potent in China as they did in Germany.
- 9z Team look potent
- EYEBALLERS have a lot to prove
- This is 9z’s game to lose
First Meeting of 2026
9z Team and EYEBALLERS have yet to meet this season.
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To watch the clash between 9z Team and EYEBALLERS, visit any prominent esports streaming site. Alternatively, setting up an account with Stake or another popular betting site will get you access to free streaming and in-play betting markets, allowing you to place bets on the match as it happens.
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9z Team Are in Good Form
9z Team head to XSE Pro League following a very promising display at Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major, where they reached the quarterfinals, but lost against the eventual finalists, FURIA.
The bittersweet run in Cologne was a strong indication of how strong 9z can be, even against elite teams. So by that logic, they should be among the top contenders to hoist a trophy in China, where the level of opposition will be much lower.
Especially in the first round of play, 9z should be confident in their chances of coming out ahead. However, the BO1 format does introduce some volatility.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | FURIA | 1-2 (L) |
| June 15 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | The MongolZ | 2-0 (W) |
| June 14 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Aurora Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| June 13 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Team Spirit | 1-2 (L) |
| June 12 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Team Vitality | 2-1 (W) |
9z Team Squad & Team News
No changes for 9z Team.
- Maximiliano "max" Gonzalez
- Matias "HUASOPEEK" Ibañez
- Luciano "luchov" Herrera
- Ignacio "meyern" Meyer
- Franco "dgt" Garcia
EYEBALLERS Looking for a Breakout Tournament Run
EYEBALLERS have recently signed KRIMZ to their roster, reuniting him with JW, with whom KRIMZ played during Fnatic’s glory days. The two veterans linking up is exciting from a viewer’s perspective, but it does not make EYEBALLERS a significantly stronger team.
The Swedish squad haven’t won any tournaments this season, nor have they featured in many big events besides BLAST Bounty Winter in January and PGL Bucharest in April, where they placed in the top eight.
More recently, EYEBALLERS made the finals of Conquest of Prague, but have not placed in an official match since, meaning they travel to China after a month-long break.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | Conquest of Prague 2026 | Alliance | 1-2 (L) |
| May 23 | Conquest of Prague 2026 | Alliance | 2-0 (W) |
| May 22 | Conquest of Prague 2026 | Sashi Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| April 29 | Conquest of Prague 2026 | Young Ninjas | 2-0 (W) |
| April 25 | NODWIN Clutch Series #7 | CYBSHOKE | 0-2 (L) |
EYEBALLERS Squad & Team News
EYEBALLERS have recently added KRIMZ as a replacement for bobeksde.
- Jesper "JW" Wecksell
- Sebastian "dex" Samuelsson
- Kalle "Ro1f" Johansson
- Max "maxster" Jansson
- Freddy "KRIMZ" Johansson
Verdict
EYEBALLERS have made an exciting change to their roster, but it does not make them significantly stronger. Meanwhile, 9z Team impressed at IEM Cologne, proving they can compete against elite teams.
Qualitatively, 9z Team are tier above EYEBALLERS, and while BO1s are known for upsets, it is hard to go against 9z after their performance in Germany.
Qualitatively, 9z Team are tier above EYEBALLERS, and while BO1s are known for upsets, it is hard to go against 9z after their performance in Germany.
9z Team -3.5 Rounds
Round Handicap
@5/6 - 3 Units
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