On May 20th, 2025, at 15:30 UTC, BC.Game will face off against FaZe in the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 Group B playoffs. This best-of-3 match is part of the lower bracket, and both teams will be vying to stay in the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.
Current form of the teams
BC.Game, ranked 46th globally, has been struggling to find their footing recently. Their overall win rate stands at 58%, with a slight improvement to 59% over the past six months. However, their recent form has been concerning, as they have not secured a win in their last five matches. They recently lost to MOUZ in the upper bracket quarterfinals of the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 and suffered defeats against Partizan, HEROIC, B8, and BIG in previous tournaments. BC.Game’s recent earnings over the past six months amount to $33,500, placing them 46th in the earnings ranking.
FaZe, on the other hand, is ranked 8th in the world and has shown more consistency. Their overall win rate is 61%, though it has dipped to 38% in the past month. FaZe’s recent matches include a loss to Liquid in the upper bracket quarterfinals of the same tournament and a loss to MOUZ in the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025. Despite these setbacks, they managed a victory against FlyQuest. FaZe’s earnings over the last six months are significantly higher at $396,000, ranking them 5th in terms of earnings.
Teams’ Map Pool
The expected map veto process for this match suggests BC.Game will first ban Nuke, while FaZe will remove Train. BC.Game is likely to pick Dust2, where they have a win rate of 67% over the last six months, while FaZe might opt for Anubis, where they have a win rate of 56%. The decider map is anticipated to be Ancient, a map both teams have experience on. BC.Game has played Ancient 59 times with a 61% win rate, whereas FaZe has played it 20 times with a 60% win rate.
| Map | BC.Game Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (BC.Game) | FaZe Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FaZe) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke | 33% | 12 | 42 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 56% | 16 | 9 | FB, W, L, W, FB |
| Dust II | 67% | 36 | 5 | W, L, W, W, L | 50% | 18 | 7 | W, L, W, L, L |
| Mirage | 57% | 40 | 2 | W, L, L, L, L | 44% | 9 | 11 | L, FB, L, FB, L |
| Anubis | 47% | 34 | 10 | L, L, L, FB, L | 56% | 9 | 6 | W, L, L, W, W |
| Inferno | 50% | 22 | 17 | L, L, FB, FB, L | 46% | 13 | 11 | W, W, FB, W, L |
| Ancient | 61% | 59 | 7 | W, W, W, W, L | 60% | 20 | 1 | W, W, L, L, L |
| Train | 50% | 10 | 17 | W, L, w, L, L | 50% | 2 | 20 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Match Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics, FaZe is heavily favored to win this match with a predicted score of 2-0. BC.Game has been on a losing streak, and their recent performances have not instilled confidence. Meanwhile, FaZe, despite some recent losses, has shown resilience and a stronger map pool. The map veto process also seems to favor FaZe, especially with their capability on Anubis and Ancient. Therefore, FaZe is likely to come out on top in this matchup.
Prediction: BC.Game 0:2 FaZe
Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.
Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 takes place from May 19th to May 25th in the United States, featuring a prize pool of $1,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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