FURIA vs 9z Team Tips – All Eyes on FURIA in IEM Cologne Major 2026
FURIA take on 9z Team in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 quarterfinals, entering the playoffs after a dominant stage 3 run. While FURIA is favored due to experience and a favorable bracket, 9z Team's unexpected strong performance and key victories against top opponents suggest this might not be a simple match for the favorites. The recommendation leans toward 9z Team +1.5 Maps, as their recent LAN form and resilience indicate potential for a close contest. Fans can catch all the action live on major esports platforms.
- FURIA vs 9z Team Counter-Strike 2 preview and betting tips for Thursday, June 18, in the opening round of Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major 2026 (19:00 CEST)
- FURIA are heavily favoured to win on Thursday
- 9z Team can punch up
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FURIA vs 9z Team Betting Predictions
FURIA will clash with 9z Team on Thursday, June 18, in the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major 2026 quarterfinals, in what should be a very straightforward game for FURIA.
- FURIA vs 9z Team Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of 2026
- Where to Watch FURIA vs 9z Team Live?
- FURIA With High Expectations
- FURIA Squad & Team News
- Can 9z Team Deliver on the Stage?
- 9z Team Squad & Team News
FURIA looked very potent in Stage 3 and entered the playoffs as one of the most likely teams to reach the finals. That is largely due to their favourable draw, as they got placed in the easier side of the bracket with just 9z Team, BetBoom Team, and Aurora Gaming standing in their way.
While 9z Team have looked decent, they might have overperformed, and their past appearances on LAN did not end well. Admittedly, FURIA are not immune to choking, and they still have thins to prove, so there is a world this game is not as straightforward for them as it's expected to be
- FURIA have looked better this event
- 9z Team might’ve overperformed
- This is FURIA’s game to lose
First Meeting of 2026
FURIA and 9z Team have yet to meet this season.
Where to Watch FURIA vs 9z Team Live?
The clash between FURIA and 9z Team will be broadcast on all popular esports streaming platforms. Alternatively, esports fans can set up an account with Stake or any prominent bookmaker and access free live streaming and in-play betting options.
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FURIA With High Expectations
FURIA enter the playoffs following a 3-0 run in Stage 3, where they defeated B8 (2-0), MOUZ (2-0), and BetBoom Team (2-0).
Admittedly, this is not a very tough schedule, so it is fair to question how good FURIA actually are, and more importantly, can they step up and look just as good against stronger teams?
FURIA could only have beaten the teams in front of them, so it is not fair to hold their easy schedule against them. But then again, FURIA haven’t been that great in the last few big events, especially in the playoffs, suggesting they are not as invincible as they may seem.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | BetBoom Team | 2-0 (W) |
| June 12 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | MOUZ | 2-1 (W) |
| June 11 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | B8 | 2-0 (W) |
| May 15 | PGL Astana 2026 | Team Falcons | 1-2 (L) |
| May 12 | PGL Astana 2026 | Gentle Mates | 2-1 (W) |
FURIA Squad & Team News
No changes for FURIA.
- Yuri "yuurih" Boian
- Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato
- Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo
- Danil "molodoy" Golubenko
- Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis
Can 9z Team Deliver on the Stage?
9z Team have made it much further than initially expected, fighting their way through Stage 2 and Stage 3, with a combined record of 6-3.
In Stage 3, 9z Team started with two big victories against PARIVISION and Team Vitality, then lost the next two to Team Spirit and Aurora Gaming, and edged out a 3-2 record with a 2-0 sweep of The MongolZ.
Realistically, 9z have been playing well. The win against Vitality and a close game against Team Spirit are strong indications that this team might be better than anticipated. The big question, however, is how well 9z will do in front of a large crowd and how well they will handle the pressure.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| June 11 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | PARIVISION | 2-1 (W) |
9z Team Squad & Team News
9z Team haven’t made any changes.
- Maximiliano "max" Gonzalez
- Matias "HUASOPEEK" Ibañez
- Luciano "luchov" Herrera
- Ignacio "meyern" Meyer
- Franco "dgt" Garcia
Verdict
9z Team completely collapsed in their last LAN tournament in Astana, which is a serious worry here. As an inexperienced team, 9z might not be able to deal with the pressure of a Major as well as FURIA will, but there is no denying that 9z have been playing incredibly well.
They defeated Vitality and pushed Spirit to their limits, which is worth something, and their run so far is arguably better than FURIA’s.
They defeated Vitality and pushed Spirit to their limits, which is worth something, and their run so far is arguably better than FURIA’s.
While FURIA have a higher ceiling and experience on their side, this is unlikely to be a straightforward game for them.
9z Team +1.5 Maps
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@8/11 - 3 Units
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