MAGIC and EYEBALLERS meet in the opening round of 1win Private Club Season 1 in Belgrade. Eight teams will compete for a $100,000 prize pool, with every playoff match played as a best-of-three series.

MAGIC enter as one of the strongest teams

MAGIC arrive as the higher-ranked side and one of the leading contenders at the tournament. They are currently ranked around 18th in the world, while EYEBALLERS sit outside the top 40.

That difference is reflected in the match odds, with MAGIC entering as clear favourites. Their recent performances against stronger international opposition have also given them more experience at this level.

The best-of-three format should suit MAGIC. They have the deeper map pool and should be able to control the veto, leaving EYEBALLERS with few comfortable options.

EYEBALLERS can compete on individual maps

EYEBALLERS have produced several solid results during 2026. The Swedish team beat REVENIX, Phantom and SINNERS during the Esports World Cup open qualifier and have shown that they can punish teams that underestimate them.

Their performances have been less consistent against higher-ranked opponents. EYEBALLERS lost 0–2 against FaZe during BLAST Bounty and have regularly struggled when facing teams with more individual quality.

They will need a strong start on their own map pick to make this series competitive. Losing the opening map would leave them with very little room for error against a stronger MAGIC lineup.

The map veto favours MAGIC

EYEBALLERS have enough experience to keep parts of the series close, but matching MAGIC across two full maps will be difficult.

MAGIC should have the advantage in both firepower and map depth. If they avoid giving away early rounds and control the economy, they should be able to close the series without requiring a deciding map.

The regular match-winner price offers little value, making the 2–0 result the more interesting option.

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