BLAST Slam VIII Predictions for October 8 Playoff Matches

The BLAST Slam VIII LAN playoffs begin in Malta on October 8. Team Yandex will face LGD Gaming, Aurora meet 1W, and PARIVISION enter the upper-bracket semifinal later in the day.

BLAST Slam VIII Matches on October 8

All times are listed in UTC:

• 09:00 UTC: Team Yandex vs LGD Gaming
• 12:30 UTC: Aurora vs 1W
• 16:00 UTC: PARIVISION vs Team Yandex/LGD Gaming winner

Every match will be played in a BO3 format. The bracket uses double elimination, so one defeat will not immediately end a team’s tournament run.

Team Yandex vs LGD Gaming Prediction

Team Yandex won their group before losing a close 1:2 seeding match against Team Spirit. LGD Gaming secured their playoff place by defeating GamerLegion 2:1 in the Last Chance Stage.

The early prediction favors Team Yandex. Their recent title at PGL Wallachia and stronger form make them the safer prediction, although LGD’s experienced roster remains capable of punishing a poor draft.

Aurora vs 1W Prediction

Aurora reached the playoffs after winning Group D but lost 0:2 to PARIVISION in the seeding round. 1W qualified by defeating OG 2:1.

This is the closest prediction of the day. Aurora have the higher competitive ceiling, while 1W arrive after a decisive qualification victory. Hero drafts and first-map performance could quickly change the live prediction.

PARIVISION Await Their Opponent

PARIVISION will face the winner of Team Yandex vs LGD Gaming at 16:00 UTC. They enter the semifinal after a convincing 2:0 victory over Aurora.

Their opponent will have only a short break after the opening quarterfinal. The final prediction will depend on the winning team, match duration and confirmed drafts.

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