The upcoming match between The MongolZ and G2 is set to take place on May 20, 2025, at 16:30 UTC. This encounter is a part of the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 Group A 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, visit the match page.
Current form of the teams
The MongolZ, currently ranked 6th in the world (source), have shown a commendable form recently. Over the last year, they have maintained a win rate of 66%, which has increased to 70% in the past month. They recently secured a victory against FURIA in the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025, with a convincing 2-0 result.
Their performance at the PGL Astana 2025 was notable as well, where they finished 5-8th and earned $31,250. The MongolZ’s earnings in the last six months amount to $294,375, placing them 6th in the financial rankings. Their recent matches include wins against Natus Vincere and MIBR, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier teams.
On the other hand, G2, ranked 5th globally (source), have experienced a mixed form recently. They have an overall win rate of 62% for the year, with a slight dip to 50% in the last month. Their recent victory against Lynn Vision in the ongoing Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 was a strong start, following a less impressive run at the PGL Astana 2025, where they placed 9-11th. G2’s recent earnings stand at $260,875, ranking them 9th. They have shown resilience in matches against teams like BIG and M80 but suffered losses to Ninjas in Pyjamas and ODDIK.
Teams Map Pool
The potential map veto for this match suggests The MongolZ will first ban Train, a map they have consistently avoided, while G2 is expected to ban Ancient. The MongolZ are likely to pick Mirage, where they have a 67% win rate over 24 matches. G2 might counter with Dust2, where they boast a 78% win rate across 18 matches. The decider could be Inferno, a map both teams are comfortable on, with The MongolZ having a slight edge in win rate.
| Map | The MongolZ Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (The MongolZ) | G2 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (G2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dust II | 50% | 10 | 12 | L, L, W, L, W | 78% | 18 | 4 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Ancient | 63% | 19 | 0 | L, L, W, W, W | 47% | 19 | 7 | W, W, L, W, L |
| Anubis | 53% | 15 | 6 | L, L, W, L, W | 38% | 8 | 16 | L, L, L, W, L |
| Nuke | 33% | 9 | 20 | L, L, W, L, W | 44% | 16 | 5 | L, L, L, L, W |
| Inferno | 77% | 13 | 3 | L, W, W, W, W | 73% | 15 | 5 | W, W, W, W, W |
| Mirage | 67% | 24 | 1 | L, W, W, W, W | 64% | 14 | 6 | FB, FB, W, L, W |
| Train | 0% | 0 | 29 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 0% | 0 | 24 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Head-to-Head
In their recent head-to-head encounters, The MongolZ and G2 have each secured two victories out of their last five matches. The MongolZ triumphed in their most recent meeting on March 8, 2025, with a 2-1 win over G2. Historically, The MongolZ have shown strength on maps like Mirage and Dust2, while G2 has managed to challenge them on Nuke and Inferno.
Prediction
Considering the current form and map statistics, The MongolZ have a slight edge with a predicted score of 2:1 against G2. Their recent performances, particularly on Mirage and Dust2, coupled with G2’s vulnerability on these maps, suggest The MongolZ could secure the series. However, G2’s resilience and strategic depth mean they are not to be underestimated.
Prediction: The MongolZ 2:1 G2
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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