At FISSURE Playground 1, Complexity and BetBoom will face off — two teams that underperformed at the BLAST.tv Austin Major and are now looking to bounce back. Both squads finished in 12–14th place after the second stage of the tournament, making this matchup a crucial opportunity to finally show some stability. Complexity rely on individual talent, while BetBoom bring aggressive strategies and a well-rounded map pool. Which team will take the first step toward recovery? Let’s dive into the details.
Current Form
Complexity
The North American roster is in a rough patch: just 11 wins out of 24 maps over the last three months — well below expectations. Their Austin Major campaign ended with a 12–14th place finish. Complexity have only won one of their last five matches (vs Fluxo), losing to TYLOO, NRG, OG, and GamerLegion. These results point to issues against aggressive teams and a lack of consistent execution.
BetBoom
The Russian side has been more active, playing 47 maps and winning 27 in the past three months. They also finished BLAST.tv Austin Major in 12–14th place after going 0–3 in the second stage. Still, they managed wins against Wildcard and Legacy, with losses to MIBR, HEROIC, and 3DMAX. Despite their inconsistency, BetBoom seem slightly more confident than Complexity at the moment.
Map Pool Breakdown
The veto process should be an interesting back-and-forth in this best-of-three.
First Bans:
- Complexity are expected to remove Mirage, a map they generally avoid.
- BetBoom usually ban Inferno, despite a strong win rate — likely due to stylistic preferences or matchup concerns.
Map Picks:
- Complexity may go for Train, where they’ve found stability with a 60% win rate.
- BetBoom will likely opt for Nuke, where they’ve been dominant (88% win rate).
Second Bans:
- Complexity could remove Anubis, a map frequently picked by BetBoom.
- BetBoom might respond by banning Ancient, a strong map for Complexity (60% win rate).
Decider:
- That would leave Dust2 as the decider — a neutral map that neither team favors but both have enough experience on to make it a tense, tactical battleground.
Head-to-Head
Complexity and BetBoom have not played against each other in the past six months. This is their first-ever head-to-head matchup, which adds a layer of uncertainty and forces both teams to prepare without direct reference points.
Match Prediction
Both teams are going through tough periods, but BetBoom show slightly better form and possess a deeper, more effective map pool. Their edge on Nuke, confidence in late-game scenarios, and recent wins against Complexity-level opponents give them a narrow advantage.
Prediction: BetBoom to win 2–1.
