On May 15, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, Iberian Soul will face off against Monte in the Main Stage of the YaLLa Compass Spring 2025. This best-of-3 match is set to be an intriguing contest between two competitive teams. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details, visit the match page.
Current form of the teams
Iberian Soul, currently ranked 56th in the world, is on a three-match winning streak. They have a solid recent month win rate of 62%, which is a noticeable improvement from their overall and recent half-year win rates of 53%. Their recent performances have been commendable, especially with a victory over FAVBET in the YaLLa Compass Spring 2025 and a win against Monte in the YGames PRO Series 2025. However, they faced a setback against Monte earlier in the CCT Season 3 European Series 1. Despite these ups and downs, Iberian Soul has been consistent in their recent performances, earning $500 in the last six months, which places them at 168th in earnings rank.
Monte, ranked 82nd in the world, has been showing a resilient form. With a recent month win rate of 61%, they have maintained a steady performance over the past months. Monte’s last victory was against RUBY in the CCT Season 3 European Series 1, which adds to their confidence going into this match. Despite their loss to Iberian Soul in the YGames PRO Series 2025, Monte has been competitive, securing $17,500 in earnings over the last six months, ranking them at 68th. Their recent form has been bolstered by a win against Spirit Academy in the YaLLa Compass Spring 2025.
Teams’ Map Pool
In terms of map veto strategy, the prediction suggests that Iberian Soul will first ban Dust2, a map they have rarely played, while Monte will likely ban Inferno, given their high ban rate on this map. Iberian Soul is expected to pick Nuke, where they have a decent win rate. Monte, on the other hand, might opt for Mirage, a map they have been comfortable with. The decider is likely to be Ancient, which both teams have played frequently.
| Map | Iberian Soul Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Iberian Soul) | Monte Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Monte) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust II | 0% | 1 | 35 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 41% | 27 | 9 | FB, W, L, L, L |
| Inferno | 64% | 22 | 5 | L, W, W, ●, L | 100% | 1 | 52 | FB, FB, FB, FB, W |
| Train | 37% | 19 | 5 | L, W, L, L, W | 65% | 20 | 13 | L, W, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 32% | 25 | 11 | W, L, L, L, L | 50% | 36 | 15 | L, W, W, FB, W |
| Ancient | 52% | 27 | 6 | W, L, L, W, W | 46% | 41 | 10 | L, W, L, L, L |
| Nuke | 64% | 28 | 1 | L, W, L, W, W | 62% | 37 | 1 | W, L, W, W, L |
| Anubis | 44% | 16 | 10 | W, W, L, L, W | 42% | 19 | 13 | L, L, L, W, W |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, Monte holds a slight edge with a win rate of 60% over Iberian Soul’s 40%. The teams have alternated victories in their last five meetings, with Monte winning three times and Iberian Soul twice. Notably, Iberian Soul’s recent win against Monte in the YGames PRO Series 2025 could boost their confidence. Historically, Monte has shown strength on maps like Train and Mirage, whereas Iberian Soul has been more successful on Nuke.
Prediction
Considering the current form, map pool, and head-to-head statistics, Monte is favored to win this match with a predicted score of 2-0. Their consistent performance across various tournaments and their superior map statistics suggest they have the upper hand. While Iberian Soul has shown resilience, Monte’s strategic map choices and recent earnings indicate they are likely to emerge victorious.
Prediction: Iberian Soul 0:2 Monte
Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.
YaLLa Compass Spring 2025 takes place from April 28 to May 26 in an online format, featuring a prize pool of $25,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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