On July 26, 2025, at 11:30 AM GMT, G2 will face off against FURIA in the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 Group A. This best-of-3 showdown promises to deliver thrilling action as these two teams compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in esports. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current form of the teams

G2, currently ranked 10th in the world (see rankings), has had a mixed performance lately. Their overall win rate stands at 61%, with a slight dip to 53% in the recent half-year. G2’s recent form shows inconsistency, as they have lost three of their last five matches. They suffered losses against The MongolZ and Natus Vincere in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, where they placed 9-11th, earning $20,000. Despite this, they managed wins against Aurora and paiN. In the last six months, G2 has earned $207,875, placing them 13th in earnings compared to other teams.

Heading into the next phase of the season, G2 will debut a new in-game leader, an AWPer, and an additional rifler, alongside a new head coach. These changes mark a significant roster overhaul, aiming to reset the team’s trajectory after a string of underwhelming results.

FURIA, ranked 9th globally, comes into this match with a stronger recent form and a winstreak of two matches. Their overall win rate is 57%, with a recent month win rate of 60%. FURIA has shown strength in their last outings, securing victories against Astralis and FlyQuest in the ongoing Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 Stage 1. However, they faced a setback against SAW in the FISSURE Playground 1, where they finished 9-12th, earning $10,000. Over the past six months, FURIA has accumulated $138,625 in earnings, ranking 18th among their peers.

Teams Map Pool

The map veto for this match is anticipated to follow a strategic pattern. G2 is likely to first ban Ancient, while FURIA will counter by banning Train. G2’s first pick is expected to be Dust2, a map where they have a 63% win rate over the last six months. FURIA, on the other hand, is likely to choose Inferno, where they have a 40% win rate. The decider map is predicted to be Mirage.

Based on the current form and statistics, FURIA is still favored to win this matchup, but a 2-1 scoreline is the more likely outcome. While G2 has struggled with consistency, they are capable of taking a map, especially if the veto works in their favor. FURIA’s superior recent performance and 61% win probability give them the edge overall, but they may be tested along the way. Momentum, deeper map pool, and tactical structure should ultimately carry FURIA to a narrow series win.

Prediction: G2 1:2 FURIA

Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 takes place from July 26 to August 3 in Germany, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.