In the quarterfinals of ESL Pro League Season 22, Team Spirit and FaZe Clan will face off — two teams following different trajectories in form. Spirit enter the match after a dominant group stage performance, while FaZe are still working to regain consistency. This will be a series where every detail could prove decisive.
How the Bookmakers See It: Team Spirit Are the Favorites
Bookmakers rate Team Spirit’s chances significantly higher than their opponents’. That’s hardly surprising, considering the team’s current form, consistent results over recent months, and flawless 3–0 record in the group stage. FaZe Clan, though experienced and individually strong, have shown visible instability and recurring struggles on opponents’ map picks. As a result, most experts and analysts agree that Spirit enter this quarterfinal as the clear favorites, thanks to their tactical depth and the excellent form of their key players.
Current Form of Team Spirit: What to Expect from Team Spirit
Team Spirit continue to affirm their status as one of the top contenders this season. Over the past three months, they’ve played 45 maps and won 34 — an impressive level of consistency. After a modest 7–8th place finish at BLAST Open London 2025 Finals, the team rebounded strongly, sweeping through the ESL Pro League Season 22 group stage with a perfect 3–0 record, showcasing well-coordinated play and strong individual performances.
- Team Spirit lineup: chopper, donk, sh1ro, zweih, tN1R
In their last five matches, Spirit claimed four victories — against G2, HOTU, Inner Circle, and Liquid — with their only loss also coming to G2. Even in that defeat, they proved competitive against top-tier opposition. Their current form suggests confident play on their map picks and disciplined adaptability throughout the series.
Current Form of FaZe: What to Expect from FaZe
FaZe Clan are going through a transitional phase but remain dangerous due to their experience and individual skill. Over the past three months, they’ve played 53 maps, winning 29. Their most recent showing at FISSURE Playground 2 ended with a disappointing 9–11th place, but they managed to advance from the ESL Pro League group stage with a 3–2 record — not flawless, yet enough to secure playoff qualification.
- FaZe lineup: broky, karrigan, frozen, rain, Twistzz
In their last five matches, FaZe have three wins — over Aurora, Inner Circle, and Astralis — but also suffered defeats to 3DMAX and Liquid. Their performance remains inconsistent, yet the individual brilliance of players like Twistzz and frozen keeps them a constant threat, especially in high-pressure playoff scenarios.
Team Spirit’s Map Pool
Team Spirit traditionally start by banning Inferno, a map they rarely play. The team prefers tactical, structured maps, and their most reliable pick should be Ancient, where they hold an 83% win rate.
They also perform well on Dust2 (75%) and Overpass (100%), though FaZe are likely to ban the latter due to Spirit’s perfect record there. During the map veto, Spirit will probably remove Dust2 to prevent FaZe from leveraging their aggressive playstyle in open duels.
Thus, Ancient is expected to be Spirit’s primary weapon, while Nuke could serve as a balanced decider if the series goes the distance.
FaZe’s Map Pool
FaZe Clan almost always begin by banning Train, a map they consistently avoid. Their pick strategy is often opponent-based, and their most likely choice will be Mirage, where they hold a 73% win rate and can fully utilize their mechanical prowess.
Another possibility is Ancient (73% win rate), but given Spirit’s dominance there, that choice would be risky. In the later veto phase, FaZe are expected to remove Overpass, wisely avoiding Spirit’s strongest map.
That leaves Mirage as FaZe’s best shot to secure a map, while Nuke stands out as a likely decider — a balanced battleground where both teams hover around a 50% win rate, making individual form the key factor.
Head-to-Head
Over the past six months, Team Spirit and FaZe Clan have not faced each other in official matches. This adds intrigue to the upcoming clash, as neither side has fresh data on the other’s playstyle, which could favor the team that adapts faster within the series.
Match Prediction: Spirit vs FaZe — ESL Pro League S22 Quarterfinal
Team Spirit enter this quarterfinal in excellent form, coming off a flawless group stage and boasting nearly perfect records on Ancient and Overpass. FaZe, meanwhile, remain unpredictable — alternating between moments of brilliance and lapses in coordination.
If Spirit maintain their current tempo and map control, they have every chance to close out the series 2–1. FaZe are likely to take their own pick, Mirage, but Spirit appear stronger on the remaining maps. Expect a dynamic, competitive match — but the edge goes to Team Spirit.
Prediction: Team Spirit to win 2–1.
#46
Nemiga Gaming
#112
JiJieHaoWatch match
