At the start of IEM Katowice 2025, we will see a match between MOUZ and GamerLegion. Both teams approach the tournament with different circumstances: MOUZ faces roster problems and temporary replacements, while GamerLegion has gained good form after the play-in stage. In this article, we will analyze the current form of the teams, their map pool, and make a prediction for the match outcome.

Current Team Form

The average rating of MOUZ at tournaments over the past month is 6.0. At the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier, the team showed poor results, losing to BetBoom and exiting the tournament. After this, MOUZ made roster changes, removing the captain. He was replaced by Spinx, but he will not play in this tournament yet. Instead, xelex has been called up from the academy on a temporary basis, and the captain's role has been assigned to Brollan. 

The average rating of GamerLegion over the past month is 6.5. Their results at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier were unsuccessful: the team lost to paiN in the first match. However, at the IEM Katowice 2025 Play-In stage, GamerLegion showed excellent form, defeating SAW and paiN with a score of 2-0. The team is gradually gaining momentum and looks ready for serious confrontations.

Map Pool 

It's highly likely that MOUZ will ban Anubis, which they haven't played in the last 32 matches. Ancient might also be banned, where the team has one of the lowest win rates — 33% over 6 games. Their priority choices will be Nuke (19 games, 68% win rate) or Inferno (11 games, 64% win rate), which are their strongest maps. 

GamerLegion is likely to ban Dust2, which they have avoided 23 times. Nuke might also be banned, where their win rate is 41% over 17 games. Their probable choices are Mirage (28 games, 61% win rate) or Ancient (16 games, 63% win rate). Inferno could be the deciding map since both teams have decent results on it.

1. Nuke — MOUZ's choice
2. Mirage — GamerLegion's choice
3. Inferno — decider

Match Prediction

Judging by the current form of the teams, GamerLegion seems better prepared, especially after their confident performance at the play-in stage. MOUZ, on the other hand, is struggling due to roster changes, which may affect their teamwork and communication.

GamerLegion 2-1 MOUZ 

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. The event schedule and results can be followed via this link.