The upcoming match between HEROIC and FaZe is set to take place on May 21, 2025, at 18:00 UTC. This encounter is part of the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 Group B stage, with the format being 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. For more details, you can view the match page.
Current form of the teams
HEROIC, currently ranked 15th in the world (source), has shown a mixed performance recently. Their overall win rate stands at 63%, with a notable increase to 83% over the last month. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, as evidenced by their last five matches. They started strong in the MESA Nomadic Masters: Spring 2025, claiming first place and earning $135,000, but have faced challenges in the current tournament. HEROIC’s recent matches include a victory against Aurora and a loss to Falcons.
In contrast, FaZe, ranked 8th globally (source), has maintained a steady form with a recent win streak of one. Their recent performance includes a decisive win against BC.Game after an initial loss to Liquid. FaZe’s overall win rate is 61%, but their recent month’s performance has dipped to 38%. Despite this, they have managed to secure $396,000 in the last half-year, ranking 5th among teams in terms of earnings.
Teams’ Map Pool
The map veto for the upcoming match is anticipated to unfold as follows: HEROIC is expected to first ban Inferno, while FaZe will likely ban Train. HEROIC’s preferred first pick is Mirage, a map where they hold a 75% win rate over the last six months. FaZe, on the other hand, is expected to pick Nuke, where they have a 56% win rate. The remaining bans will likely see HEROIC removing Anubis and FaZe taking out Ancient, leaving Dust2 as the decider map.
| Map | HEROIC | FaZe | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (HEROIC) | Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FaZe) | |
| Inferno | 0% | 0 | 35 | FB FB FB FB FB | 46% | 13 | 11 | W W W L W |
| Mirage | 75% | 20 | 2 | L W W L W | 50% | 10 | 11 | FB L FB L W |
| Dust II | 65% | 20 | 13 | W W W W L | 50% | 18 | 7 | W W L W L |
| Nuke | 47% | 17 | 9 | W L L W W | 56% | 16 | 9 | FB W L W FB |
| Train | 43% | 7 | 8 | L L W W W | 50% | 2 | 21 | FB FB FB FB FB |
| Anubis | 65% | 17 | 5 | L W W W W | 60% | 10 | 6 | L L W W W |
| Ancient | 56% | 27 | 7 | L W W W L | 60% | 20 | 2 | W W W L L |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, HEROIC has maintained an upper hand against FaZe, winning four out of the last five matches. Their most recent face-off was on December 5, 2024, where HEROIC secured a 1-0 victory. Historically, HEROIC has shown a stronger map presence, particularly on Mirage and Anubis, which could play a crucial role in the upcoming match. FaZe, however, has shown resilience in adapting their strategy, often opting for Nuke as a successful pick.
Prediction
Given the current form and historical data, FaZe is slightly favored to win this match with a predicted score of 2-0. While HEROIC has demonstrated strong performances in the past, FaZe’s strategic map picks and recent earnings place them in a favorable position. The anticipated map pool gives FaZe a slight edge, especially with Nuke and Dust2 in play. However, the match remains competitive, with both teams having the potential to clinch victory.
Prediction: HEROIC 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 19 to May 25 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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