We need to get some obvious things out of the way.
1. Episode 7 was titled "the Spies" and a lot of speculation centered around identifying who the spies were that the title referenced. The easy one was Moff Gideon's spy on Coruscant. But, the titles have been referring to twin elements, and this title was specifically in the plural. So there's likely also a spy on the Mandalorian side as well.
In that episode, both the Armorer and Axe Woves left the planetside contingent of mandalorians and returned to the fleet in orbit over Mandalore. We also learned that Gideon had launched an attack on the mando fleet using his newly minted TIE interceptors and bombers. Their assault is imminent. The Armorer had reached the fleet and found it in readiness, and was welcomed back on board
So here's the prediction. I suspect that Axe will reach the fleet and assume command. But he will not tell anyone about the problems that the scouting party ran into on the surface. When Gideon's attack appears, he will attempt to surrender the fleet to Gideon. In this scenario, Axe Woves is the second 'Spy'.
However, the Armorer will arise to oppose him. The two of them will engage in a struggle for control of the fleet and the mandos in space will have to choose sides. This will be a major re cap of Bo katan's theme that the mandalorians can only be defeated when they fight among themselves. Some of the Night Owls will join Axe, who used to lead them when Bo katan was off pouting. Others, particularly her own people, will rally to the Armorer's side.
Reality: Neither of these was a spy. The "Spies" were the remnant Mandalorians they met on the surface
2. Din Djarin has been taken prisoner by Gideon, who has transported him to the interrogation room. There, Gideon will remove Din's helmet and begin questioning him about the location of Grogu. Gideon is still interested in Grogu as a source of cloning material. While here, Din begins to seriously question the parts of the Creed that he has now broken.
A contrast in being drawn between the fate of Paz Vyzla and Din Djarin. Paz refused to retreat, refused to follow orders, and was ultimately killed. Din, instead, was captured and will eventually have his helmet removed, both deep elements of dishonor for a mandalorian. And yet, neither Din nor the audience can see any way that Din acted ignobly, can't see anything that he could have done differently. According to the Creed interpretations of the Armorer, Din is a Mandalorian no longer. This crisis of conscience will weigh deeply on Mando.
Reality: Din was able to free himself from the Imperial troopers and escape, with the help of Grogu. His helmet was never removed.
3. Bo Katan will mount a counter offensive against Gideon's stronghold at the Great Forge. I suspect that there will be a way to the forge from the Mines, and Bo-Katan will lead the remnant scouts through that way as an attempt to infiltrate Gideon's base. A fight here will ensue, combining both an unceremonial bathing in the living waters, as well as an appearance of the Mythosaur, facilitated by Grogu calling for its aid.
Reality: Axe Woves was able to reach the Mando fleet using his jetpack and send down the remaining Mandalorians to assist Bo Katan. They re-entered the base and fought the imperial jetpack troopers.
4. At some point, the fight in space and the fight in the mines will have ground to a standstill, with Gideon's forces appearing to gain the upper hand. At this moment, some new element will emerge above Mandalore to enter the fight. This is probably some Cpt Teva, New Republic Ranger contingent aided by Greef Carga, or it could include elements of Jack Black's droid army. A deep irony that the mandalorians are now aided by imperial droids, instead of attacking them.
Reality: There was no last-minute appearance of anyone to assist the assault on Mandalor, other than Grogu emerging as a competent fighter who could assist Din Djarin and Bo Katan Kryze.
5. Finally, Boba Fett will make an appearance at the end, at some pivotal moment, in conjunction with the mention of Admiral Thrawn's name. Rather than supporting Gideon, however, Thrawn will instead withdraw support and leave Gideon to the mercy of the now-superior Mandalorian forces.
Reality: Neither Boba Fett nor Admiral Thrawn either appeared or were mentioned in this final episode.
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