ALGS Year 5: Team Falcons Fly High as Group Stage Concludes

The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship Group Stage has wrapped up in Sapporo, and the hierarchy of the Apex world is being rewritten. While favorites like Team Falcons lived up to the hype, the real story for bettors lies in the massive momentum shifts seen on Day 2.

Team Falcons: The Heavy Favorites Hold Firm

Despite the drama surrounding Philip ‘ImperialHal’ Dosen’s controller being banned just before the tournament, Team Falcons proved why they are the odds-on favorites to take the trophy. The MENA organization dominated the standings with 166 points, finishing eight points clear of their nearest rivals, UNLIMITED.

For those looking at future markets, Falcons’ consistency is terrifying. They secured 123 points on Day 1 alone, effectively clinching an Upper Bracket spot before Day 2 even began. While they cooled off slightly in the final series, their ability to farm points across different map rotations makes them the safest bet for a Top 3 finish.

The Resurrection: Gen.G and Shopify Rebellion

Day 1 was a nightmare for some of the biggest names in the scene, but Day 2 provided a masterclass in "bouncing back." Gen.G Esports and Shopify Rebellion—both of whom looked sluggish early on—skyrocketed up the leaderboard.

• Gen.G: Jumped from 27th to 11th place.
• Shopify Rebellion: Climbed from 20th to 12th place.

Betting Insight: Keep an eye on Shopify Rebellion when the map pool shifts to Olympus. They struggled on Storm Point but looked like a completely different beast once the terrain changed. If you’re betting on individual match winners, Shopify on Olympus is a high-value play.

Supernova: The Momentum Underdog

If you’re looking for an underdog with serious upset potential in the Bracket Stage, look no further than Supernova. They entered Day 2 ranked 24th and finished 5th. Their back-to-back victories in the final series showed they have the "clutch factor" necessary for Match Point finals. Their current form suggests they are undervalued by bookmakers compared to the "Big Three" orgs.

Heartbreak for Crazy Thieves

The Group Stage ended in tragedy for Crazy Thieves, who narrowly missed the Top 20 cut-off for the Upper Bracket. They will now have to fight through the grueling Lower Bracket, where one bad game can end a tournament run.

What’s Next?

The tournament now moves into the Bracket Stage. With the Top 20 teams starting in the Upper Bracket, the margin for error has vanished. Team Falcons remain the team to beat, but the resurgence of Gen.G and the explosive form of Supernova suggest that the path to the Year 5 Championship is anything but guaranteed.