FaZe vs Imperial Esports Prediction: What IE Can Do Against the Best CS Team?

Prediction for the ESL Pro League Season 19 match, which will take place on April 23rd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

FaZe

FaZe is the best team in CS2. They've made it to eight finals and won four trophies. Even though Twistzz is no longer with the team, FaZe's position in the HLTV rating hasn't changed. This proves they're at the top of their game as the most dominant team in CS2 history.

It's hard to pick a single player who makes the difference. Every player on the team is valuable. Rain and Karrigan are always ready to go above and beyond, but they're quick to focus on the team's goals. FaZe can play seven maps in a row without any problems. When everyone said Team Spirit would win a major, FaZe picked Vertigo (their ban pick) and surprised everyone. The team doesn't need to be at the top of the stats to achieve results. They usually play at 55-60% of rounds, and the players are in the top 10, but they're not chasing the top 1 individual ranking. FaZe doesn't have the best player in the world, but it does have five players who are dangerous at any stage of the round. The only thing holding the team back right now is fatigue. The captain said the team travels to all tournaments and ignores invites. But in Group A of ESL Pro League Season 19, there are four playoff slots, and FaZe will have at least two opportunities for mistakes. In the playoffs, they'll still be dominant.

Imperial Esports

The Brazilian CS2 scene is witnessing a resurgence, with some impressive results. Imperial Esports has climbed to the top 20 of the HLTV world rankings and the top 3 in Brazil. The team's grit was evident in their performance in Copenhagen, where they made it to the main stage and finished 12th-14th place. They also reached the final of RES Regional Series 3 LATAM in April, where they had a chance to qualify for BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024, but unfortunately, they were defeated by MIBR. At ESL Pro League Season 19, the Brazilians will be aiming to make a mark and secure a playoff slot against their formidable opponents.

Two factors could help them in the battle with FaZe. First, they have excellent win rates on most maps. Imperial Esports had 107 maps in the last three months, and they've won over 50% of them (except for Ancient). They've been wildly successful on Inferno and Overpass. Secondly, the team is currently in the top 3 in Brazil. The Global Esports Tour Rio de Janeiro 2024 is underway, and Imperial Esports has made it to the grand finals. Specifically in Rio, felps and noway are playing well, both in the top 3 of the individual rankings.

But if we're being honest, the level of Brazilians is much lower than FaZe's. The teams met in the major group stage, and the Karrigan team, no matter what claims were put forward to it at that time, closed the series in its favor without much effort. Imperial Esports will try to get revenge, but they'll need to raise their game to a new level quickly and hope the other team can't keep up their high form.

Expert Betting Tips

The last time they played, it was on the third map. We know FaZe is tired, which might affect how they play in the group matches. But it's unlikely that the Brazilians will get revenge for losing at the major. We shouldn't assume a win for FaZe just because of their players' condition. On the first map, though, it's likely to be a rout.