Mauisnake dives deep into each of the PGL Cluj-Napoca playoff matchups, discussing potential map veto scenarios and highlighting key players to watch. He gives his predictions for every quarterfinal match, analyzing how each team might fare on specific maps. Beyond the quarterfinals, Mauisnake also forecasts how he believes the semifinals will unfold—assuming his earlier picks come true. He wraps up by sharing his grand final prediction, discussing the factors he thinks will determine the ultimate champion. The playoffs will take place at BTarena, a 10,000-seat venue formerly known as the Polyvalent Hall—the same site that hosted the playoffs of the Romanian Major in 2015. The bracket will feature a traditional single-elimination format with all four quarterfinals played on February 21. A third-place decider will also be held, offering $63,500 in additional prize money—and the accompanying Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points—to the winner.
With teams like The Mongolz, FaZe, MOUZ, paiN, Astralis, Falcons, Eternal Fire and SAW, it promises to be an action-packed single-elimination bracket from start to finish.
