FURIA and Aurora will clash in the semifinals of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 to determine who will reach the grand final. Both teams know each other well after several intense duels this year, so viewers can expect a tactical battle where every mistake could prove fatal. FURIA enter the match in great form, while Aurora will try to take revenge and prove they can still stop the favorites.
Bookmakers’ View: FURIA Are the Favorites
Analysts from betting companies consider FURIA the favorites in this semifinal. The Brazilians are showing stable form, a high level of individual skill, and confident performances against top-tier opponents, including recent victories over Aurora. Their advantages include experience, a deep map pool, and well-coordinated team play.
Aurora, while capable of causing problems on certain maps, have been less consistent and tend to fall behind in tempo and strategic diversity. For these reasons, experts predict a FURIA win in a tight but controlled series.
FURIA’s Current Form: What to Expect from FURIA
The Brazilian squad enters the semifinals in excellent shape. Over the past three months, FURIA have played 76 maps, winning 50 — a testament to their stability and roster depth. In September and October, they claimed the title at FISSURE Playground 2 and finished 5–8th at ESL Pro League Season 22, confirming their status as one of South America’s top teams.
- FURIA lineup: yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR
In their last five matches, FURIA have won four — against The MongolZ, OG, Aurora, and Inner Circle — losing only to Vitality. This shows their confidence when facing opponents of varying levels.
Aurora’s Current Form: What to Expect from Aurora
Aurora approach the semifinals with more mixed results. Over the past three months, the Russian squad have played 52 maps, winning only 29. In the last month, they placed 5–8th at FISSURE Playground 2 and 9–11th at ESL Pro League Season 22, showing inconsistent performances.
- Aurora lineup: XANTARES, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic, jottAAA
In their last five matches, Aurora won only twice — both times against Venom Team — while losing to NAVI, FaZe, and FURIA. This indicates instability and certain struggles against stronger teams.
FURIA’s Map Pool
FURIA traditionally avoid Ancient, so it will likely be their first ban. Among their favorite picks is Inferno, which perfectly suits their aggressive playstyle. With a 70% win rate, it allows them to pressure opponents both on offense and defense.
They also perform strongly on Nuke (78%) and Overpass (75%), giving them reliable backup options. In the second ban phase, FURIA might remove Overpass to limit Aurora’s tactical space. If the series goes the distance, Mirage could be their comfortable decider, as they hold a 73% win rate there and control the pace effectively.
Aurora’s Map Pool
Aurora also tend to ban Ancient first, so the opening bans will likely mirror each other. The team usually adapts to opponents’ weaknesses, but this time they are expected to pick Train, where they hold a perfect 100% win rate. This map lets them showcase disciplined positional play and smart reads of the opponent’s moves.
Alternative picks could include Inferno (57%) or Mirage (45%), though their success rate there is notably lower. In later bans, Aurora are likely to remove Nuke, where FURIA look too strong. If the match reaches a third map, Mirage remains the most balanced choice — both teams know it well, and it could decide the outcome of the semifinal.
Head-to-Head Record
Over the past six months, FURIA and Aurora have faced each other four times, and the rivalry has been tightly contested — two wins each:
- PGL Astana 2025: Aurora won 2–1 (Anubis 10–13, Inferno 13–6, Dust2 13–6).
- BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 (bo1): FURIA won (Dust2 7–13).
- FISSURE Playground 2: Aurora took revenge 2–0 (Inferno 13–5, Dust2 13–11).
- ESL Pro League Season 22: FURIA won 2–1 (Inferno 3–13, Mirage 13–9, Overpass 12–16).
The history shows that Aurora often succeed on Inferno, while FURIA are more comfortable on Mirage and Overpass. Matches between them usually end 2–1, signaling a competitive series.
Match Prediction: FURIA vs Aurora — Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Semifinal
Considering both teams’ current form, FURIA appear to be the favorites. They display consistency, a deep map pool, and psychological confidence after recent wins against Aurora in previous tournaments. Aurora can still fight back on their strong maps — especially Train — but their inconsistency against elite teams raises doubts.
Prediction: FURIA 2–1 Aurora
