Disclaimer: Predictions are based on opinion and should not be construed as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. All information cited is accurate as of January 19, 2026, and is subject to change at any time.

After a grueling Closed Qualifier, filled with upsets, 32 teams have been whittled down to a mere eight. While the likes of NAVI and FaZe Clan fell, others rose to the occasion, punching their tickets to Malta to compete in the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals. 

In this guide, we’ll share our power rankings and BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals predictions, informed by the latest performance indicators and betting odds. 

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Power Rankings

Eight teams who survived the online BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Closed Qualifier will compete in front of a live audience from January 22 to 25, at the BLAST Arena Studios in Attard, Malta.

With a single-elimination bracket format and a dynamic bounty-based prize pool raising the stakes, every match leaves no room for error.

To inform our predictions, we used the official VRS rankings (Jan 19) and pre-event outright betting odds (Jan 12). Odds are presented in decimal format (Stake × Odds = Payout), with American odds and implied probability included for reference.

As always, remember that odds represent a bookmaker’s confidence in an outcome, and may change as the tournament progresses.

Team Spirit (#1)

During the offseason, Team Spirit benched their IGL Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov, while Ivan “zweih” Gogin left to join PARIVISION. However, this move was part of a strategic decision to facilitate the return of Boris “magixx” Vorobyev and Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia to the lineup.

In their first outing since the roster changes, Team Spirit showed utter dominance at the online Closed Qualifier, beating both SINNERS Esports and Inner Circle with 2–0 scorelines, as their opponents could muster little resistance. 

From their initial two matches, it’s clear that zont1x and magixx are performing above expectations, and syncing up perfectly with superstar Danil “donk” Kryshkovets.

Pre-event outright odds of 4.75 (+375) implied a 21.05% chance that Team Spirit would lift the trophy. The defending champions, however, might have been undervalued. That’s why we have Team Spirit as the #1 pick to go all the way as one of the best CS2 teams in the world.

Team Vitality (#2)

Boasting nine top-tier trophies in 2025, including both the BLAST.tv Austin Major and the StarLadder Budapest Major, there’s no denying that we are in the Team Vitality era. 

With the best CS2 player in the world, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, leading the charge with his trusty AWP, it’s tough to imagine a world where Team Vitality (#2 on the VRS) doesn’t make it to the Grand Final of nearly any event they enter.

During the Closed Qualifier, Team Vitality smashed Virtus.pro and beat EYEBALLERS 2–0. However, in the latter match, underdogs EYEBALLERS nearly pulled off the upset on Anubis, with Team Vitality requiring overtime to seal the deal.

Pre-event odds of 2.75 (+175) suggested that Team Vitality is the favorite, with a 36.36% chance of lifting the trophy.

Team Falcons (#3)

There’s a lingering cloud hanging over Team Falcons, who, on paper, have all the tools to secure a podium finish. The superteam is stacked with enough talent to reach the final of almost any event. Yet, they only managed to lift one trophy last year.

Pre-event odds of 4.00 (+300) suggested that Team Falcons had a 25.00% chance to lift the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 trophy. The #3-ranked team on the VRS showed solid form in the Closed Qualifier, beating both ECSTATIC and Monte with 2–0 scorelines. 

That said, Team Falcons will be without rifling prodigy Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin amid unresolved visa issues, with academy player Matej “⁠NucleonZ⁠” Trajkoski stepping in as a stand-in. Even so, we predict Nikola “NiKo” Kovač will click heads and help propel Team Falcons to a podium finish.

FURIA (#4)

At the Closed Qualifier, FURIA (ranked #1 on the VRS) got off to a strong start, beating 9INE 2–0. While the win in the first round was convincing, the match against FUT Esports to punch their ticket to Malta was far from perfect.

FURIA won Anubis 13–10, but FUT responded with a convincing 13–5 win on Overpass. On the deciding map, Dust2, it was FUT who pulled ahead slightly (7–5) in the first half. However, FURIA managed a narrow comeback, winning the map 13–11 and series 2–1.   

Although it is highly entertaining to watch Danil “molodoy” Golubenko decimate opponents, there’s a seed of doubt about FURIA’s current form. Still, we’ve chosen FURIA above PARIVISION and Team Liquid as our #4 pick, with the condition that they’ll shine on LAN.

If FURIA can bounce back in Malta, there’s no reason to doubt that Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo can lead his team through the Quarterfinals for a 4th-place finish. This is backed by pre-event outright odds of 3.25 (+225), which indicate a 30.77% chance that FURIA can win it all.

PARIVISION (#5)

Ranked #14 on the VRS, PARIVISION impressed in the Closed Qualifier, sending ENCE packing 2–0 after triple overtime on the second map of the series. The team then proceeded to dismantle Astralis in a clean 2–0 to claim a spot in the LAN finals.

The difference-maker here could be ex-Team Spirit player Ivan “zweih” Gogin, who’s shown tremendous form in the Closed Qualifier. Pre-event outright odds of 41.00 (+4000) indicate there’s a 2.44% chance that PARIVISION could win BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals.

Team Liquid (#6)

In the Closed Qualifier, Team Liquid narrowly beat NIP 2–1 in the first round and made a magnificent 2–1 reverse-sweep comeback against Gentle Mates in the second round to punch their ticket to Malta.

As the #11-ranked team in the VRS, the pre-event outright winner odds were 26.00 (+2500), implying a 3.85% chance that Team Liquid would lift the trophy. If the squad can keep their momentum up, there’s a chance they’ll make it past the Quarterfinals.

GamerLegion (#7)

In the Closed Qualifier, GamerLegion definitely punched above their weight. The squad, led by ex-G2 Esports player Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski, managed to reverse-sweep Passion UA 2–1 in the first round and sent Turkish powerhouse Aurora Gaming packing with a 2–1 win.

Ranked #20 on the VRS, the pre-event outright odds of 101.00 (+10000) weren’t in GamerLegion’s favor, suggesting a mere 0.99% chance of lifting the trophy. 

HEROIC (#8)

At the bottom of the pack is HEROIC. While the side has the same 101.00 (+10000) odds and 0.99% implied chance of winning, we’ve given GamerLegion the slight edge due to their tougher opponents in the Closed Qualifier.

Having said that, HEROIC did impress after taking down underdogs Friendly Campers in the first round with a convincing 2–0 win, and beat Brazilian squad paiN Gaming in the second round with another 2–0 score to claim a spot in Malta.

FAQs

Who Are The Favorites To Win BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals?

Team Spirit are our favorites to win the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals, bolstered by recent roster changes that have invigorated the players. However, pre-event outright odds of 2.75 (+175) still put Team Vitality as the overall favorites, implying a 36.36% chance of success.

How Are These BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Power Rankings Decided?

To create our BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals power rankings, we analyzed multiple factors to weigh our decision, including the latest results, VRS rankings, and betting odds.

Where Can I Watch BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals?

If you can’t make it to Malta, you can still catch all the action live on the official
BLAST.tv website or BLAST’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

What Is The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Schedule?

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals runs from January 22 to 25, at the BLAST Arena Studios in Attard, Malta.

Who Are The BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1 Finals Underdogs?

Pre-event outright betting odds place GamerLegion and HEROIC as the tournament underdogs, with odds of 101.00 (+10000), indicating an implied probability of 0.99% for each to lift the trophy.

References

1. Team Spirit (Team Spirit)
2. Falcons Esports on X (X)
3. Games, Tournaments, Simulators & News (BLAST.tv)
4. BLAST Premier (YouTube)
5. blastpremier (Twitch)