FaZe vs Liquid Prediction: IEM Cologne 2025

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The matchup between FaZe and Liquid is set to take place on July 24, 2025, at 16:30 UTC. This battle will unfold during the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 Stage 1 Play-In, with both teams competing in a best-of-3 series. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Click here to see the match details.

Current form of the teams

FaZe, currently ranked 7th in the world (source), has shown a strong performance recently. Over the last month, they have maintained a perfect win rate of 100%, reflecting their formidable form. Their recent matches include a decisive 2-0 victory against BIG in the same tournament, and a win against The MongolZ at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Though they faced a setback against The MongolZ in the quarterfinals of the same Major, FaZe has managed to build a one-match win streak. Their recent earnings over the past six months amount to $276,000, placing them 8th among their peers. FaZe’s overall win rate stands at 61%, with a slight dip to 55% over the past half year, but their recent performances suggest they are on an upward trajectory.

Liquid, on the other hand, is ranked 17th globally (source). They have had a mixed bag of results recently, boasting a 50% win rate in the last month. Their latest victory was a 2-0 triumph over paiN Gaming in the current tournament. However, they have struggled against higher-ranked opponents, as seen in their losses to Sashi Esport and MOUZ. Liquid’s earnings over the last six months are $85,250, ranking them 29th. Their overall win rate is 59%, but it has dropped to 39% over the past half year, indicating some inconsistency in their performances.

Teams’ Map Pool

The map veto process for this match is expected to be strategic. FaZe is likely to ban Train first, while Liquid will probably eliminate Nuke. FaZe’s first pick is expected to be Ancient, a map where they have a 65% win rate with 20 matches played in the last six months. Liquid might respond by picking Mirage, despite their lower win rate of 25% on this map. Anubis and Inferno are anticipated to be banned next, leaving Dust2 as the decider. FaZe has a 50% win rate on Dust2, whereas Liquid has a 39% win rate, potentially giving FaZe an edge if it comes down to this map.

Match: FaZe vs Liquid

Map	WR FaZe	M	B	Last 5 (FaZe)	WR Liquid	M	B	Last 5 (Liquid)
Nuke	27%	14	10	L, W, L, FB, FB	30%	10	12	FB, FB, FB, FB, L
Ancient	19%	20	4	L, L, W, W, W	65%	13	3	W, W, L, W, L
Inferno	15%	10	15	L, FB, FB, FB, FB	60%	11	6	L, L, L, L, L
Dust II	12%	16	7	W, W, L, L, L	50%	13	8	L, L, L, L, L
Anubis	56%	16	4	W, L, W, L, L	62%	13	0	W, W, L, W, L
Mirage	5%	10	13	L, FB, FB, FB, FB	30%	8	12	FB, FB, L, FB, FB
Train	0%	2	28	FB, FB, FB, FB, FB	50%	2	19	L, L, L, L, L

Head-to-Head

In past encounters, FaZe has had the upper hand, winning four out of the last five matches against Liquid. Their most recent meeting in May 2025 saw Liquid securing a 2-0 victory, but prior to that, FaZe had consistently outperformed Liquid. FaZe’s superior map pool and strategic map bans have often given them an edge in these matchups. Liquid’s win rate against FaZe is a mere 21%, highlighting the challenge they face in overcoming their rivals.

Prediction

Based on current form, historical data, and map pool analysis, FaZe is favored to win this series with a 2:0 scoreline. Their recent performances, coupled with a higher win rate and strategic map advantages, suggest they have the upper hand. Liquid will need to bring their A-game and perhaps surprise FaZe with unexpected strategies to turn the tide in their favor. However, FaZe’s consistency and depth in their map pool make them the likely victors in this encounter.

Prediction: FaZe 2:0 Liquid

Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 takes place from July 23 to August 25 in Germany, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.