The match between G2 and Falcons will be decisive within the lower bracket of Group A at the IEM Katowice 2025 tournament. The winner will continue the fight for a playoff spot, while the loser will end their participation. G2 approaches the match with a more stable form, but Falcons can surprise thanks to the individual play of their players.

Current Form of the Teams

G2

The average rating of G2 at events over the last month is 6.3. The team demonstrated confident performances at the Perfect World Shanghai Major Elimination Stage, reaching the playoffs with a 3-1 record, but lost in the semifinals. In the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, G2 successfully defeated B8 and BIG, and then in the main stage of the tournament, they handled BetBoom, but lost to Eternal Fire. At IEM Katowice 2025, G2 started with a loss to Virtus.pro.

In the last five matches, G2 has won three times — against B8, BIG, and BetBoom. The losses were to Eternal Fire and Virtus.pro.

Falcons

The average rating of Falcons over the last month is 5.8. The team couldn't make it to the major, participating in the Perfect World Shanghai Major European RMR. At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, Falcons defeated ENCE, but lost to Eternal Fire. At the current IEM Katowice 2025, Falcons also started with a loss to Eternal Fire.

In the last five matches, Falcons has only one victory — against ENCE. The other games ended in losses to Eternal Fire (twice), GamerLegion and SAW.

Map Pool of the Teams

G2

The team usually bans the map Vertigo (24 times). Among the most frequently picked maps are Mirage (21 times, win rate 67%), Dust II (16 times, win rate 75%), and Inferno (14 times, win rate 57%). G2 has the best win rates on Dust II (75%), Nuke (73%), and Mirage (67%).

Falcons

Falcons primarily ban the map Inferno (24 times). Their preferred maps are Dust II (17 times, win rate 53%), Nuke (15 times, win rate 20%), and Vertigo (12 times, win rate 50%). Falcons have the highest win rate on Anubis (58%), Dust II (53%), and Vertigo (50%).

G2 is likely to ban Vertigo to exclude Falcons' strong map. Falcons, in turn, will ban Inferno based on their preferences. Expected maps for the game are Dust II, Mirage, and Nuke, where G2 will feel more comfortable due to their high win rate, while Falcons will try to use their strengths on Dust II.

Match Prediction

Analyzing the form of the teams, G2's clear advantage can be highlighted. They have more stability in recent matches, as well as better results in previous tournaments. The maps also favor G2: their strong performances on Dust II and Mirage give them a significant edge. Falcons, although they could surprise on Anubis, will likely face challenges due to their weak form on Nuke and overall instability.

Prediction: G2 will win with a 2-0 score

IEM Katowice 2025 takes place from January 29 to February 9 in Katowice, Poland. Twenty-four teams will compete for a prize pool of $1 million. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.