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Riyadh Falcons vs FaZe Vegas Tips – Falcons Chase Third H2H Victory in CDL Major 4 Qualifiers

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Last updated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 15:45
The Riyadh Falcons face FaZe Vegas on June 19 in the CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major Qualifiers. Despite being the underdogs due to struggles against top-tier teams, the Falcons are in strong form (3-0 in qualifiers), and recently defeated FaZe Vegas. While FaZe hold a 3-2 head-to-head lead this season, their current meta performance and AR player form raise doubts. The match has significant upset potential, with both teams eager for crucial points. FaZe's pacing and roster performance are under scrutiny, making this a must-watch contest.
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  • Riyadh Falcons vs FaZe Vegas Call of Duty betting preview and picks for Friday, June 19, in the CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major Qualifiers (12:00 PDT)
  • FaZe Vegas enter the game as favourites
  • Riyadh Falcons are in good form and dangerous
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Riyadh Falcons vs FaZe Vegas Betting Predictions


Riyadh Falcons will face off against FaZe Vegas on Friday, June 19, in the third week of Call of Duty League 2026 Stage 4 Major Qualifiers, marking their sixth clash of the season.

Riyadh Falcons defeated FaZe Vegas in their last outing, but are underdogs for this match. This mainly has to do with the fact that Falcons are known to struggle against elite CDL teams and do well against weaker opponents.

However, while Falcons are rarely to be trusted to deliver against CDL’s top dogs, FaZe haven’t been in the best shape. They look shaky in the current meta and are not playing fast enough. Moreover, their AR players are not in the best form, which is a perfect recipe for another upset.

  • FaZe Vegas aren’t playing with enough pace
  • Falcons have beaten FaZe last time out
  • This match has upset potential

FaZe Lead Head-to-Head 3-2


Faze Vegas and Riyadh Falcons have met five times this season. While three games ended in FaZe’s favour, the Falcons have won the last two outings.

Date
Event
Winner
Result
May 15CDL 2026 Stage 3 MajorRiyadh Falcons3-0
April 25CDL 2026 Stage 3 MinorFaZe Vegas3-1
April 19CDL 2026 Stage 3 Major QualifiersFaZe Vegas3-1
February 27CDL 2026 Stage 2 Major QualifiersRiyadh Falcons3-1
January 31CDL 2026 Stage 1 MajorFaZe Vegas3-1

Where to Watch Riyadh Falcons vs FaZe Vegas Live?


Broadcasts of the clash between Riyadh Falcons and FaZe Vegas are available on all major esports streaming platforms via official CDL channels. Esports fans can also sign up on Stake or any prominent bookmaker and access free live streaming and in-play betting options.

  1. Visit Stake
  2. Register with Stake promo code NEWBONUS or log in
  3. Find CoD category and open CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major Qualifiers markets
  4. Watch the live stream and place in-play bets

Riyadh Falcons Are in Great Shape


Riyadh Falcons have been in excellent shape this stage. They’re 3-0 in CDL Major 4 Qualifiers, with a 9-4 map difference.

This team is still very confusing, mainly because of their mixed results. While the Falcons have been consistently beating weaker teams, including Paris Gentle Mates, Miami Heretics, and Carolina Royal Ravens this stage, they’ve also consistently slipped against stronger opponents.

On a more positive note, the Falcons won the last head-to-head against FaZe Vegas, so they should feel confident about their chances to win again this week.

That is despite the fact that the Falcons needed to dig deep to make it past the Carolina Royal Ravens (3-2) in the last outing, granted the Royal Ravens have recently found serious momentum, so the Falcons don’t deserve much criticism for that close game.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
June 15CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersCarolina Royal Ravens3-2 (W)
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorOpTic Texas0-3 (L)
June 5CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorCarolina Royal Ravens3-2 (W)
May 31CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersParis Gentle Mates3-0 (W)
May 31CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersMiami Heretics3-2 (W)

Riyadh Falcons Squad & Team News


Riyadh Falcons haven’t made any changes to their roster.

  • McArthur "Cellium" Jovel
  • Saud "Exnid" Al-Ati
  • Amer "Pred" Zulbeari
  • Matthew "KiSMET" Tinsley

FaZe Vegas Have Some Catching Up to Do


FaZe Vegas are 1-2 in Major 4 Qualifiers, with one victory against Paris Gentle Mates (3-2) and two defeats against the Los Angeles Thieves (2-3) and Miami Heretics (1-3).

This isn’t the most inspiring record, and even before Stage 4 qualifiers, FaZe have been a bit iffy. They’re 5-5 from the last 10 outings, with defeats against Toronto KOI, LA Thieves (three times), and Miami Heretics. Their victories came against Paris Gentle Mates (twice), Vancouver Surge, Cloud9 New York, and LA Thieves.

FaZe Vegas haven’t been great in this meta and need more from their AR players if they want to find more traction. Pace has also been an issue and is an area FaZe need to improve if they want to compete with the best.

Date
Event
Opponent
Result
June 14CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersMiami Heretics1-3 (L)
June 12CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersParis Gentle Mates3-2 (W)
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorLos Angeles Thieves0-3 (L)
June 7CDL 2026 Stage 4 MinorVancouver Surge3-2 (W)
May 30CDL 2026 Stage 4 Major QualifiersLos Angeles Thieves2-3 (L)

FaZe Vegas Squad & Team News


No changes for FaZe Vegas.

  • Jovan "04" Rodriguez
  • Jordan "Abuzah" François
  • Zachary "Drazah" Jordan
  • Chris "Simp" Lehr

Verdict

FaZe Vegas are viewed as favourites for this match, which is not too shocking as they have a very high ceiling and all the tools they need to compete for top spots in the next Major. But they have been iffy in the current meta; they are not playing with enough pace, and their AR players.

Riyadh Falcons have their own issues, mainly their tendency to struggle against elite teams. But they’ve not long ago defeated FaZe, and considering FaZe’s form, there’s a good chance Falcons can come out ahead once more.

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