The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas 2025 culminates in a thrilling Grand Final between MOUZ and Team Vitality. Scheduled for May 25, 2025, this best-of-five series promises high-octane Counter-Strike 2 action as two of the world’s top teams vie for the championship title.
📅 Tournament Overview
- Event: IEM Dallas 2025
- Stage: Grand Final
- Format: Best-of-Five (BO5)
- Date: May 25, 2025
- Time: 21:00 CET
- Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
- Prize Pool: $250,000
🔍 Team Analysis
🟥 Team Vitality (World Rank: #1)
Recent Matches (Last 5):
- ✅ 2-1 vs Falcons
- ✅ 2-1 vs The MongolZ
- ✅ 2-0 vs GamerLegion
- ✅ 2-0 vs Legacy
- ✅ 3-2 vs Falcons
Key Players:
- ZywOo – 1.36 Rating, 0.84 KPR
- ropz – 1.21 Rating, 0.75 KPR
Summary:
Team Vitality enters the Grand Final on an impressive winning streak. With a roster featuring top-tier talent like ZywOo and ropz, Vitality has demonstrated exceptional form and cohesion, making them the favorites in this matchup.
🟦 MOUZ (World Rank: #3)
Recent Matches (Last 5):
- ✅ 2-0 vs The MongolZ
- ✅ 2-0 vs Falcons
- ✅ 2-0 vs Liquid
- ✅ 2-0 vs BC.Game
- ❌ 0-2 vs Falcons
Key Players:
- torzsi – 1.14 Rating, 0.74 KPR
- Spinx – 1.10 Rating, 0.71 KPR
Summary:
MOUZ has showcased resilience and skill, securing four wins in their last five matches. Despite a recent 0-2 loss to Falcons, MOUZ has the firepower and strategic depth to challenge the top-ranked team. Their path to the Grand Final has been marked by impressive victories, setting the stage for a potential upset.
📊 Head-to-Head & Stats Comparison
| Metric | Team Vitality | MOUZ |
|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #1 | #3 |
| Recent Win Rate | 100% | 0% |
| Last Encounter | 2-1 Victory | 1-2 Loss |
| Key Player Rating | ZywOo – 1.36 | torzsi – 1.14 |
| Map Pool Strength | High | High |
🗺️ Map Pool Insights
Team Vitality Map Win Rates (Last 3 Months):
| Map | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Nuke | 75% |
| Inferno | 93% |
| Mirage | 67% |
| Anubis | 83% |
| Train | 86% |
| Dust2 | 83% |
MOUZ Map Win Rates (Last 3 Months):
| Map | Win Rate |
|---|---|
| Nuke | 75% |
| Inferno | 33% |
| Mirage | 88% |
| Train | 67% |
| Ancient | 100% |
| Dust2 | 46% |
Map Veto Expectation:
- Likely bans: Anubis & Ancient
💰 Odds & Betting Markets
| Outcome | Decimal Odds | American Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Team Vitality Win | 1.32 | -313 |
| MOUZ Win | 4.00 | +230 |
Best Value Tip:
- Match Winner – Team Vitality (1.32): Given their recent dominance and head-to-head record, Vitality is the safer bet.
- Correct Score – 3-1 in favor of Vitality: MOUZ may secure a map, but Vitality’s consistency suggests a 3-1 outcome.
- Total Maps Over 3.5: Expecting a competitive series, this market offers value.
🔮 Match Prediction
Team Vitality’s current form, combined with their psychological edge over MOUZ, positions them as the favorites to clinch the IEM Dallas 2025 title. While MOUZ has the talent to challenge, overcoming Vitality’s momentum will be a formidable task.
Prediction: ✅ Team Vitality to win 3-1
