On May 24th, 2025, at 21:15 UTC, the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 Playoffs will feature a best-of-3 matchup between Vitality and Falcons. This exciting encounter is part of the prestigious Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details about the match, visit here.
Current form of the teams
Vitality, currently ranked number 1 in the world (source), has been in exceptional form. Over the past year, they have maintained an impressive win rate of 82%, which has only increased to 94% in the last six months and reached a perfect 100% in the recent month. Vitality is riding a remarkable 28-match win streak. In the last six months, they have earned $948,750, placing them second in earnings among their peers.
Their recent performances in the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025 have been dominant, securing victories against The MongolZ (match link), GamerLegion (match link), and Legacy (match link). Their triumph in the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, where they finished first, further underscores their prowess.
Falcons, ranked 3rd globally (source), have shown resilience with a recent win streak of one match. Their win rate over the past year is 51%, improving to 63% over the last six months and 73% in the recent month. Falcons have earned $543,500 in the past six months, ranking them fourth in this category.
In the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025, they have managed to overcome teams like GamerLegion (match link) and HEROIC (match link), but faced a setback against MOUZ (match link). Their second-place finish in the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, losing to Vitality in the grand final, highlights their competitive edge.
Teams Map Pool
The anticipated map veto process for this match suggests Vitality will first ban Ancient, while Falcons will remove Anubis. Vitality is likely to pick Inferno as their stronghold, with a 94% win rate over the last six months. Falcons might counter with Dust2, where they have a 65% win rate. Mirage and Train are expected to be banned next, leaving Nuke as the decider map. This strategic approach aligns with both teams’ historical tendencies and strengths on these maps.
| Map | Vitality Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Vitality) | Falcons Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Falcons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient | 0% | 0 | 32 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 65% | 20 | 7 | W, W, FB, W, W |
| Anubis | 64% | 11 | 10 | W, W, W, W, W | 0% | 0 | 29 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Train | 100% | 7 | 2 | W, W, W, W, W | 43% | 14 | 8 | L, L, L, W, FB |
| Inferno | 94% | 17 | 4 | W, L, W, W, W | 41% | 17 | 14 | L, L, L, W, L |
| Nuke | 82% | 17 | 2 | W, W, W, L, L | 53% | 19 | 4 | L, W, W, L, W |
| Dust II | 86% | 14 | 5 | L, L, W, W, W | 65% | 26 | 5 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 70% | 20 | 4 | W, L, W, W, W | 61% | 18 | 3 | L, W, W, L, L |
Head-to-Head
In their recent encounters, Vitality has consistently outperformed Falcons, winning all four of their last meetings. This includes two narrow 3-2 victories in late April and early May 2025 (match link), and a more decisive 2-0 win in a match in April 2025.
Falcons have struggled to secure a win against Vitality, reflecting a 0% win rate in their head-to-head history. Vitality’s map choices and ban strategies have historically put them at an advantage, often dictating the flow of the match.
Prediction
Based on the current form, historical performance, and map veto analysis, Vitality is poised to continue their dominance over Falcons with a predicted 2:0 victory. Vitality’s superior win rates, recent match streak, and strategic map picks give them a significant edge.
While Falcons have shown potential, especially with recent wins, overcoming the top-ranked Vitality appears to be a daunting task. Expect Vitality to leverage their strengths on Inferno and Nuke to seal the series.
Prediction: Vitality 2:0 Falcons
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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