Stage 1 · Seed 8 · HLTV #17

9z at the Singapore Major

9z start in Stage 1 as seed 8: #17 in the HLTV world ranking and #24 in the Valve standings. In-game leader: max; coach: BIT.

9z roster for the Major

Five players and the coach BIT. Line-up and countries as listed on HLTV for the Major on 3 November 2026.

9z line-up
PlayerNameCountryRole
maxMaximiliano GonzalezUruguayIn-game leader
dgtFranco GarciaUruguayOn loan
meyernIgnacio MeyerArgentinaPlayer
luchovLuciano HerreraArgentinaPlayer
HUASOPEEKMatías IbañezChilePlayer

Road to the trophy

9z enter in Stage 1 on 24 Nov. The route runs through all three Swiss stages: three wins in each, then three playoff wins.

That is 12 series wins for the trophy. Stage 1 openers are best-of-one, the most volatile format of the event.

9z in numbers
ParameterValue
Opening stageStage 1, from 24 Nov
Seed in stage8
HLTV world ranking#17
Valve standings#24, 1490 points (2 November 2026)
RegionAmericas
BaseArgentina
Series wins needed12

9z chances at the Major

9z are long shots in the model: 3.0% to reach the playoffs from Stage 1, with every round adding risk. The numbers come from 20,000 simulations of the full format, with team strength taken from Valve standings points.

9z chances by round
OutcomeModel chance
Finish Stage 1 3–015%
Advance from Stage 157%
Finish Stage 1 0–38.0%
Reach Stage 322%
Reach the playoffs3.0%
Reach the Grand Final0.2%
Win the Major<0.1%
Fair title odds500+

Every team is compared on the Singapore Major winner odds page; stage picks are in the Major predictions.

Valve ranking breakdown

Valve’s standings add five parts into one score. 9z collected 1490 points on 2 November 2026:

9z Valve standings by component
ComponentWhat it measuresPoints
Bounty collectedValue of the opponents the team has beaten400
Bounty offeredThe team’s own prize money and results450
Opponent networkHow many different strong teams it has beaten223
LAN winsResults at offline events409
Head-to-headAdjustment from direct match results9

Component values: HLTV’s report on the November standings update. Seeds at the Major follow the total.

9z matches at the Major

9z play their first match in Stage 1, which starts on 24 Nov. Opponents are drawn by seed when PGL publishes the round.

Odds and a prediction for each series will appear here and on the Major matches list.

9z at CS2 Majors

9z have not reached any of the five CS2-era Major finals, from Copenhagen 2024 to Cologne 2026.

A deep run in Singapore would be the best Major result for this line-up; the champions so far are in the past Major winners table.

Betting on 9z

Outright prices on Stage 1 teams reflect the length of their route: 12 series wins are needed for the title.

Compare prices on the CS2 betting sites before betting, and read how to bet on CS2 for markets and margins.

Other Stage 1 teams

9z share Stage 1 with 15 other teams. Round 1 opponents come from this list, by seed:

Official channels of 9z and the source of the roster data:

Frequently asked questions

Short answers about 9z at the Major.

Who plays for 9z at the Singapore Major?

max, dgt, meyern, luchov, HUASOPEEK, coached by BIT.

When does 9z play first at the Major?

In Stage 1, which starts on 24 Nov 2026. Opponents are set by seed.

Can 9z win the Singapore Major?

The model gives 9z a <0.1% chance to win the title and 3.0% to reach the playoffs.

What is 9z’s ranking?

#17 in the HLTV world ranking and #24 with 1490 points in the Valve global standings of 2 November 2026.