At PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, we’re in for an exciting matchup between the experienced European organization fnatic and the ambitious Australian squad FlyQuest. Both teams are currently at different stages of development — fnatic are trying to regain consistent results after a period of roster changes, while FlyQuest aim to make a statement on the international stage after some time away from competition. This match will serve as a key test for both sides: for fnatic, it’s a chance to reaffirm their status as favorites; for FlyQuest, an opportunity to prove they can compete with top-tier opposition.
How the Bookmakers See It: fnatic as Favorites
Bookmakers consider fnatic the favorites, seeing them as the more stable and experienced team at this stage. The European side has a well-structured playstyle, regular participation in tournaments, and a deeper map pool — all of which give them a strategic edge. FlyQuest, while capable of surprising with their unorthodox approach and individual skill, have yet to demonstrate the same level of consistency on the international scene. Analysts expect fnatic to take the win, though FlyQuest could make things close and possibly take one map.
fnatic’s Current Form: What to Expect from fnatic
Fnatic have shown solid form recently, winning 64 of their last 105 maps over the past three months — an impressive level of activity. In October, the team participated in three events: Birch Cup 2025 (5th place), Fragadelphia Blocktober 2025 (champions), and CS Asia Championships 2025 (5–6th place). This consistent participation highlights their competitive rhythm and ability to perform across different tournaments.
- fnatic lineup: KRIMZ, blameF, fear, jambo, jackasmo
However, recent results have been mixed — victories over TYLOO and paiN were offset by losses to Aurora, 3DMAX, and HEROIC, showing that fnatic are still seeking full stability against stronger opponents. Still, the team remains dangerous, especially on its comfort maps.
FlyQuest’s Current Form: What to Expect from FlyQuest
FlyQuest have played 28 maps in the last three months, winning half (14). The team hasn’t attended any tournaments over the past month, which could either help them — by giving time to refine strategies — or hurt them due to a lack of recent official matches.
- FlyQuest lineup: INS, Vexite, regali, nettik, jks
In their last five games, FlyQuest secured wins over SINNERS and Metizport, but fell to GamerLegion, GenOne, and BASEMENT BOYS. These results reveal inconsistency, particularly against more structured teams. Nevertheless, FlyQuest’s adaptability — often tailoring map choices to their opponent’s weaknesses — remains one of their main strengths heading into this matchup.
fnatic’s Map Pool
Fnatic traditionally avoid Nuke, their weakest map, preferring to showcase their strengths on classic maps. Their go-to pick is usually Mirage, where they maintain a solid 57% win rate and strong control of tempo. They are also highly effective on Train, their best-performing map (72% win rate), where they rely on well-drilled set plays. If given the chance, fnatic can also be dangerous on Overpass and Inferno, both sitting at 58% win rates. Most likely, fnatic will ban Nuke and try to steer clear of Ancient, where FlyQuest tend to excel.
FlyQuest’s Map Pool
FlyQuest, in contrast, almost always ban Train, acknowledging fnatic’s strength there. They prefer to pick maps where they can exploit their opponent’s weaknesses. Their best performances come on Ancient (75% win rate) and Inferno (67%), reflecting a balance between structure and aggression. The team also feels comfortable on Mirage, with a 57% win rate and consistent T-side executions. FlyQuest are expected to pick Inferno as their map of choice, while Dust2 could serve as a neutral decider where both sides have equal chances.
Head-to-Head
Over the past six months, fnatic and FlyQuest have not faced each other in any official matches. This makes their clash at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 particularly intriguing, as both teams will enter the server without direct experience against one another — leaving room for unpredictability in preparation and veto strategy.
fnatic vs FlyQuest Match Prediction — PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Fnatic enter the match in better shape — with more recent competitive activity, higher-level experience, and a more versatile map pool. FlyQuest can certainly cause trouble with their unpredictable playstyle and solid performance on Inferno, but overall, the balance of power leans toward the European squad.
Prediction: fnatic to win 2–1.
