The group stage of IEM Cologne 2025 kicks off with one of the most exciting Round of 16 clashes: Brazilian powerhouse FURIA faces off against the revamped FlyQuest roster, which blends an Australian core with European experience. Both teams have already shown glimpses of form in 2025, and now they collide on the legendary Cologne LAN stage in a best-of-three showdown.
Team Lineups
FlyQuest:
- INS
- regali
- jks
- Vexite
- nettik
FURIA:
- molodoy
- yuurih
- FalleN
- KSCERATO
- YEKINDAR
FlyQuest is a mix of youth and experience, with regali standing out as the primary AWPer. jks brings LAN stability, while INS is trying to establish a fluid structure with a flexible tempo. FURIA, on the other hand, boasts a well-established LAN core in yuurih, KSCERATO, and captain FalleN — complemented by the explosive youngster molodoy and aggressive rifler YEKINDAR.
Current Form
FURIA enters the match with solid LAN statistics. molodoy holds a 1.12 rating over the past three months, while yuurih and KSCERATO remain consistent on both T and CT sides. Meanwhile, FalleN continues to deliver exceptional reads in clutch moments, which could prove vital in this series.
FlyQuest has only recently finalized its new roster, but regali is already putting up a 1.12 rating — matching molodoy — and jks consistently maintains pace and structure. INS is experimenting with a more dynamic calling style, though the team is still finding full synergy, especially on meta-heavy maps like Nuke or Ancient.
Map Pool & Potential Veto
Map stats (last 3 months):
- Dust2: FlyQuest — 0% | FURIA — 57%
- Mirage: FlyQuest — 43% | FURIA — 29%
- Inferno: FlyQuest — 44% | FURIA — 43%
- Nuke: FlyQuest — 0% | FURIA — 67%
- Ancient: FlyQuest — 38% | FURIA — 0%
- Train: FlyQuest — 0% | FURIA — 89%
- Overpass: Neither team plays it
Expected vetoes:
FlyQuest will almost certainly remove Nuke — a map they don’t play at all and one of FURIA’s best picks. FURIA is likely to eliminate Ancient, where they have a 0% win rate and could be punished by the firepower of regali and jks.
Picks:
- FURIA will likely go for Dust2 — where they hold a 57% win rate and a clear structural advantage.
- FlyQuest will probably opt for either Mirage or Inferno, both of which are familiar territory where regali tends to shine early and jks plays a key role anchoring bombsites.
Decider:
The most likely third map is Train — while FlyQuest hasn’t won on it yet, FURIA boasts an 89% win rate and may push it through if Ancient is banned. However, if Inferno or Mirage remains in the pool, the final map will be much more contested.
Key Duels
- regali vs FalleN — A generational sniper clash: the aggressive young gun vs the legendary captain-AWPer.
- molodoy vs jks — Two X-factors who often win clutch-defining duels.
- INS vs YEKINDAR — The tempo duel: who reads rotations and adapts mid-round better?
Prediction
FURIA brings more LAN experience, a stronger Dust2, and a clear voice of leadership in FalleN. But FlyQuest has firepower to surprise — especially if regali hits peak form and jks locks down his bombsites.
A lot will depend on the veto. If FlyQuest can force Mirage or Inferno and push Ancient or Train to decider, they have real upset potential. This is more than a ranking battle — it’s a test of flexibility.
Predicted score: 2–1 for FURIA, but FlyQuest has genuine upset potential — especially if regali out-AWPs FalleN and INS delivers strong mid-round calls.
