On May 9, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, ECSTATIC will face off against Monte in the CCT Season 3 European Series 1 Group Stage. This best-of-3 match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie to advance in the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Match details here.
Current form of the teams
ECSTATIC, currently ranked 55th in the world, comes into this match with a notable recent performance. Over the last month, they boast an impressive win rate of 80%, significantly higher than their overall win rate of 58%. Their recent form is solid, having won four out of their last five matches. Notably, they secured a 2-0 victory against Fire Flux in their latest outing. Their recent earnings over the past six months amount to $23,500, placing them 53rd in the earnings ranking. In the recent Thunderpick World Championship 2025: European Series 1, ECSTATIC finished second, demonstrating their competitive edge. Their current winstreak stands at one match.
On the other hand, Monte, ranked 82nd globally, comes with a three-match winning streak. Their overall win rate is 61%, with a recent month win rate of 56%. Monte’s recent victories include a 2-0 triumph over Astrum in the CCT Season 3 European Series 1. Although they had a less favorable outcome in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025, placing 17-20th, their recent performances in other tournaments show promise. Monte’s earnings over the last six months have been $15,000, ranking them 68th.
Teams’ Map Pool
In the upcoming match, the map veto process is expected to unfold with ECSTATIC banning Mirage first, followed by Monte banning Inferno. ECSTATIC is likely to pick Train, a map where they have a strong 87% win rate over the past six months. Monte is expected to pick Nuke, aligning with their 66% win rate on this map. The bans will continue with ECSTATIC removing Anubis and Monte removing Ancient, leaving Dust2 as the decider map. Historical performances suggest ECSTATIC has a slight edge on Dust2, with a 40% win rate compared to Monte’s 41%.
| Map | ECSTATIC Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (ECSTATIC) | Monte Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Monte) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inferno | 58% | 36 | 4 | L, W, L, W, W | 0% | 0 | 50 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Train | 87% | 31 | 0 | W, W, W, W, L | 67% | 18 | 13 | W, W, L, L, W |
| Ancient | 59% | 34 | 15 | W, W, W, W, W | 46% | 37 | 9 | L, L, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 36% | 11 | 49 | FB, FB, FB, W, W | 47% | 34 | 14 | W, W, L, W, L |
| Anubis | 53% | 17 | 45 | W, L, W, FB, FB | 42% | 19 | 11 | L, L, W, W, L |
| Dust II | 40% | 25 | 23 | W, L, W, L, L | 44% | 25 | 9 | W, L, W, FB, FB |
| Nuke | 71% | 41 | 4 | W, W, L, W, L | 68% | 34 | 1 | W, W, L, W, W |
Head-to-Head
In their last five encounters, ECSTATIC and Monte have been quite evenly matched, with ECSTATIC winning three times and Monte twice. Their most recent meeting on April 14, 2025, saw ECSTATIC claiming a 2-0 victory over Monte. Historically, ECSTATIC has shown a tendency to perform well against Monte, with a head-to-head win rate of 44% to Monte’s 56%. Map selection has played a critical role, with ECSTATIC often succeeding on maps like Train and Nuke.
Prediction
Considering the current form, map statistics, and recent head-to-head results, ECSTATIC is favored to win this matchup. The predicted score is 2:1 in favor of ECSTATIC. Their strong recent performances and map pool advantage, particularly on Train and Nuke, give them the upper hand. While Monte has shown resilience and capability, ECSTATIC’s consistency and strategic map choices are likely to secure their victory.
Prediction: ECSTATIC 2:1 Monte
Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.
CCT Season 3 European Series 1 takes place from May 6 to May 18, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $50,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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