The upper bracket final between Fnatic and NRG will determine which team moves on to the grand final and which team drops to the lower bracket, and it’s looking to be a tight contest between these two championship contenders.
| Match | Fnatic vs NRG – Champions 2025 |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | October 3, 2025, at 7:00 am ET |
| Top pick | Fnatic to win, over 21.5 rounds |
| Best price | GG.BET live odds |
| Betting favorite | Fnatic |
After some of the most impressive and enjoyable performances in their respective upper bracket semifinal matches, Fnatic and NRG will now compete against each other. With both teams having already proven their skills, only one team can get an instant ticket to the grand final, while the other will have some more fighting left to do.
Betting tip: Both Fnatic and NRG are looking extremely strong, and there’s a good chance that the match will go to a third game.
My Fnatic vs NRG pick: Total maps to be over 2.5 at 1.92 odds at GG.BET.
Fnatic surprised many when it made a comeback against Paper Rex against the odds. Despite being down by multiple rounds and not having one of its star players available in Alfajer, the team proved it has what it takes to win against any opponent. A leading reason for the team’s success is definitely Boaster, who stands as one of the most impressive IGLs in the game today.
NRG also had an impressive win against MIBR. However, MIBR’s aspas and Verno were arguably the only two players performing well, as opposed to a Paper Rex side that was decidedly more balanced in its showing against Fnatic. While both teams made similar comebacks, Fnatic may have the edge here in this close match. Alfajer will be returning to play with Fnatic, ensuring that the team is at full strength.
This doesn’t mean victory will come easily to Fantic. It may be a good idea to bet on the series going to a third map, regardless of the eventual winner. Not only is this the bet with the highest potential return in that category, but three out of the four matches the two teams have played in the playoffs have also gone the distance.
As for which team will win the pistol rounds, eco rounds have never been NRG’s strong point, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Fnatic takes advantage of this weakness.
Image credits: NRG
| Metric | Fnatic | NRG | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match win rate | 72% | 57% | Fnatic |
| Average kills | 3.55 | 3.46 | Fnatic |
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Fnatic to win | 1.72 |
| NRG to win | 2.05 |
| Under 2.5 maps | 1.82 |
Valorant odds via GG.BET, 12:30 pm ET October 1, 2025.
Fnatic will likely go in guns blazing from the start, hoping to establish an early advantage in the pistol rounds. With the benefit of having its roster back at full strength, Fnatic may comfortably get the first map before NRG gets the second. With one map left, Fnatic’s better leadership skills may give it the edge it needs to win and go on to the grand final.
Our Fnatic vs NRG prediction: Fnatic to win 2-1 @ 1.72 odds at GG.BET.
Feature image credits: Fnatic
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