On May 25, 2025, at 20:00 UTC, Cloud9 will face off against Team Liquid in the upper bracket of the LTA North 2025 Split 2 Playoffs. This best-of-5 series is set to be an intense showdown between two formidable teams. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Cloud9, currently participating in the LTA North 2025 Split 2, has shown a solid performance recently. Their overall win rate stands at 65%, with an impressive 75% win rate over the recent half-year and month. They are, however, coming off a loss against FlyQuest in their most recent match, which ended in a 0-2 defeat against FlyQuest. Prior to this, they secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Team Liquid on May 10. Cloud9’s recent form includes wins over LYON, Disguised, and another victory over LYON, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Their earnings over the last six months have amounted to $10,000, placing them 25th in the earnings ranking.

Team Liquid, on the other hand, has been performing well with a recent win against Shopify Rebellion, defeating them 2-0 on May 18. Their overall win rate is 57%, but they have matched Cloud9’s recent monthly win rate of 75%. Team Liquid’s recent matches also include victories over Disguised and LYON, although they suffered a setback in their encounter with Cloud9, losing 0-2 on May 10. Team Liquid’s recent half-year earnings are significantly higher at $130,000, ranking them 6th among other teams.

Head-to-Head

In their recent encounters, Cloud9 has managed to secure victories in two out of their last three matches against Team Liquid. Their most recent face-off saw Cloud9 winning 2-0, further boosting their confidence going into this playoff match. Historically, Team Liquid has a better head-to-head win rate of 67% against Cloud9, but the recent trend favors Cloud9, who have emerged victorious in the last two meetings.

Prediction

Based on the current form and previous head-to-head results, Cloud9 is predicted to win this series with a score of 3:1. Despite Team Liquid’s strong overall head-to-head record, Cloud9’s recent victories and consistent performance in the LTA North 2025 Split 2 suggest they have the edge in this matchup. Cloud9’s ability to adapt and strategize against Team Liquid’s playstyle will likely be key to their success.

Prediction: Cloud9 3:1 Team Liquid

Match odds:

Cloud9 (1.65) vs Team Liquid (2.10) on May 25 2025, at 20:00 UTC.

Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.

The LTA North 2025 Split 2 runs from April 5 to June 15. Teams are competing for a prize pool of $160,000, the championship title, and spots in the MSI 2025 and EWC. Follow the results, match schedules, and news via this link.