IEM Krakow 2026 Playoffs: Day 1 Schedule & Quarterfinal Matchups

Today, February 6, the main stage of one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year — IEM Krakow 2026 — officially begins. Two intense stages are now behind us, delivering both major surprises and painful disappointments for fans. Out of the 24 teams that took part in the event, only the six strongest have advanced to the Playoffs. Decisive matches are ahead, which will determine the winner of the first major trophy of the new competitive Counter-Strike season. Below, you can find all the key information about the opening matches of the IEM Krakow 2026 Playoffs.

IEM Krakow 2026 Playoffs — What to Expect on the Opening Day

Traditionally, GG.BET offers several ready-made Bet Builder combinations ahead of playoff matches, based on the most popular markets among users. The IEM Krakow 2026 quarterfinal clash between G2 Esports and MOUZ is no exception, as proven Bet Builder patterns from Stage 2 have been integrated specifically for this matchup.

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For fans of G2 Esports, GG.BET traditionally provides a conservative Bet Builder combination consisting of three markets from the same match. The Bet Builder combination, with odds of approximately 5.7, includes a G2 Esports match victory, a correct map score of 2:0, and a Map 1 market on huNter Total Kills (incl. overtime) over 10.5. This approach reflects the typical Bet Builder logic, where confidence in the favorite is paired with individual player totals from consistent riflers.

Alternatively, a different conservative Bet Builder combination is available for MOUZ supporters, offering odds of around 4.54. This combination includes a MOUZ match victory with a 0:2 correct score, a Map 1 bet on torzsi Total Kills (incl. overtime) over 12.5, and a Map 1 bet on Spinx Total Kills (incl. overtime) under 19.5. In such builds, users traditionally focus on the impact of torzsi’s AWP presence while taking a more cautious approach toward higher totals on Spinx against evenly matched opponents.

For those who remain undecided on the winner of the quarterfinal, GG.BET offers a high-risk Bet Builder combo featuring six markets with total odds of approximately 19.63. This combination is built around a three-map scenario through Total Maps over 2.5, both team round totals on Map 1 — G2 Esports Total Rounds (incl. overtime) over 10.5 and MOUZ Total Rounds (incl. overtime) over 10.5 — as well as individual markets: Jimpphat Total Kills (incl. overtime) over 11.5, Brollan Total Kills (incl. overtime) under 15.5, and torzsi Total Kills (incl. overtime) under 17.5. Such combinations are typically favored by users expecting a tightly contested opening map without clear dominance from either side.

Bet Builder Analytics: Stage 2 Trends Ahead of the Playoffs

Looking at Bet Builder analytics from Stage 2 between January 31 and February 3, the most frequently winning combination for G2 Esports included Match Winner, Total Maps, and Map 1 — MATYS Total Kills (incl. overtime) over 13.5. MATYS emerged as the most popular G2 player among Bet Builder users, followed by HeavyGod with total kills over 16.5 and huNter with total kills under 13.5. Users most often expected an Ace or a knife kill on the first map from HeavyGod, while the most popular predicted winning scoreline for G2 Esports during this period was 2:1. The highest winning Bet Builder odds on G2 reached 4.55 in a match against FUT Esports and included Total Maps over 2.5, along with Map 1 bets on cmtry over 11.5 kills, krabeni over 12.5 kills, and MATYS over 12.5 kills.

In the case of MOUZ, the most frequently winning Bet Builder combination during Stage 2 consisted of Match Winner, Map 1 — Winner (incl. overtime), and Total Maps over 2.5. The most popular player markets were Brollan with total kills under 16.5, torzsi with total kills over 14.5, and xertioN with total kills under 16.5. Users most often expected an Ace or a knife kill on the first map from Spinx, while the most common predicted winning scoreline for MOUZ was also 2:1. The highest winning Bet Builder odds on MOUZ stood at 3.3 in a match against NRG and included a Map 1 victory for MOUZ (incl. overtime), along with Map 1 bets on br0 over 10.5 kills, Brollan over 10.5 kills, and torzsi over 12.5 kills.

Overall, ahead of the IEM Krakow 2026 quarterfinal between G2 Esports and MOUZ, Bet Builder trends remain consistent. Users most frequently combine the match winner market with Total Maps over 2.5 and individual player totals, while a 2:1 scoreline continues to be viewed as the most likely outcome for both teams.

IEM Krakow 2026 Playoffs — Day 1 Schedule

The first quarterfinal matches of IEM Krakow 2026 take place today, February 6. The opening match will feature FURIA versus Aurora at 16:45 CET, while the clash between G2 Esports and MOUZ is scheduled for 20:00 CET.

Team Spirit and Team Vitality are already waiting for their opponents in the semifinals after securing their spots through the seeding matches. At this stage of the tournament, there is no room for error, as every round can play a decisive role. Vitality enter the playoffs as the tournament favorites, while FURIA and Spirit will have the opportunity to challenge the dominance of the French powerhouse. Very soon, we will find out who will lift the prestigious IEM Krakow 2026 trophy.