Los Angeles Thieves enter this Stage 4 Major Qualifiers BO5 matchup as clear favorites, sitting near the top of the CDL points standings with a dominant recent run that includes multiple series wins over strong competition and strong showings in Hardpoint and Search & Destroy. Vancouver Surge, positioned near the bottom of the league table, have shown flashes in recent minor events but continue to struggle with consistency and roster stability following earlier changes. Historical head-to-head results favor the Thieves, who have leveraged superior map control and objective execution in prior encounters. Both squads face meaningful CDL points implications for Major IV qualification and playoff seeding, with Thieves aiming to lock in their position while Surge seek an upset to climb the standings ahead of the June major in Paris. Recent form, map pool familiarity, and series momentum will likely shape the outcome in this best-of-five format.