Vitality holds the strongest trader consensus at 56% due to its recent ESL Pro League title, consistent deep runs, and dominant Swiss-stage performances despite stand-in jL replacing apEX. The remaining playoff field—FUT Esports, MOUZ, Aurora Gaming, BetBoom, FURIA, Nemiga, and Natus Vincere—sits tightly bunched near 50% or below because each roster has posted strong map wins, recent roster adjustments, and momentum from prior events like the Thunderpick final. Single-elimination bracket volatility, head-to-head rematches, and map veto dynamics amplify uncertainty, as any team can advance with hot streaks or favorable draws while established contenders like MOUZ and Aurora maintain realistic paths through the quarterfinals and beyond.