Match date: May 31, 2025
Format: BO3
FaZe vs G2, played on May 31 in a BO3 format, is not about who’s hotter – it’s about who’s better prepared to win the map veto, control structure, and adapt mid-round. These two teams know each other inside out, and the winner won’t be the flashiest – it’ll be the one who plays smarter within the map pool.
Context & Matchup History
- They’ve played 7 times in the past 12 months
- FaZe leads 4–3, but no match ended 2–0
- In 5 of 7 matches, both teams won their own map pick
- Deciders were usually Nuke or Inferno
Key: The team that closes its own map fast and holds CT-side under pressure usually takes the series.
Map Pool Comparison (last 30 days)
| Map | FaZe (WR) | G2 (WR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inferno | 59% | 71% | G2 stronger T-side, FaZe often give too much space |
| Nuke | 52% | 48% | FaZe hold better A-site CT setups |
| Mirage | 65% | 60% | Both teams like it – could be map 2 or decider |
| Anubis | 70% | 41% | FaZe have clean CT setups, G2 struggle with low-info entries |
| Ancient | Permaban | 64% | G2 plays it, FaZe bans it every time |
| Overpass | 53% | 45% | Rare pick, FaZe more stable |
| Vertigo | 40% | Permaban | Out of pool for both |
Likely Veto Flow
- Ban #1: G2 bans Vertigo
- Ban #2: FaZe bans Ancient
- Pick #1: G2 likely picks Inferno
- Pick #2: FaZe picks Anubis or Mirage
- Decider: Nuke or Mirage
Watch for: If G2 doesn’t close Inferno fast, they’re in trouble – FaZe has better structure in deciders.
Tactical Breakdown
1. CT-Side Execution
- FaZe has top-tier A-site hold on Nuke (68% retention)
- G2 CT retakes on Mirage: only 39% winrate in 2v2s
2. Mid-Round Decision-Making
- FaZe win 4v4 rounds more consistently due to layered setups
- G2 often default into dry executes when denied early info
- FaZe use twice as many fake executes as G2 (HLTV stat)
3. AWP vs Rifles
- m0NESY plays aggressively – but FaZe often denies open angles and hides Broky deep CT
- If m0NESY doesn’t reach 8+ kills on Inferno, G2 lose round control tempo
Betting Scenarios
| Condition | Suggested Play |
|---|---|
| Anubis is picked | FaZe ML + Under 26.5 |
| Inferno as G2 pick, T-side hits 10+ | G2 ML + Over 24.5 |
| Decider = Mirage | Over 28.5 / FaZe to win from behind |
Conclusion
This isn’t about form – it’s about preparation, map control, and system execution. FaZe vs G2 will be won not by whoever has the better aim, but by who understands the conditions of each map better. For bettors, this isn’t about odds. It’s about what’s actually being played – and how.
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