Ducks, representing Russia, meet Hermine, a Europe-based side, in a CCT Europe 2026 Contenders #10 (C-Tier) clash with a $2,500 prize pool, starting 26 October 2026 at 21:15. Ducks come in with 1 win from their 1 recent match, while Hermine also have 1 win from 1 recent match, so both enter on a good note. Neither team is in our ranking, and the two sides have never met, so there is no head-to-head history to lean on. Our data-based forecast makes Ducks the narrow favourite at around 50%, which signals a near-even contest. With both squads carrying perfect short-term form into an unfamiliar matchup, the early rounds could well decide which team gains the upper hand.