Liquid vs MOUZ Prediction 20 May 2025
🔊 In Group B at IEM Dallas 2025, MOUZ and Team Liquid are set to clash. The winner of this matchup will advance to the upper bracket final, where they will face the victor between HEROIC and Falcons. Meanwhile, the loser will have to navigate through the lower bracket. This will mark suihy's first appearance with Liquid against his former team, adding an extra layer of tension and intrigue to the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
In recent head-to-head matchups, Liquid have struggled to defeat MOUZ. However, the teams have yet to face each other since siuhy joined MOUZ. This clash will serve as a test of Liquid's progress under their new captain.
Head-to-head statistics TL - MOUZ

Liquid Team Overview
Liquid have indeed put in the hard work: with the arrival of siuhy, the team has become more structured-fewer unnecessary risks and chaotic decisions. The core trio of Twistzz, NAF, and NertZ bring a wealth of experience and potential to compete at a high level. However, their results on the tier-1 scene still leave much to be desired. They started the tournament in Dallas strongly with a victory over FaZe. On the first map (Dust2), ultimate stood out, while on the second map, NertZ and NAF propelled the team forward. Facing MOUZ, however, will be much tougher: Liquid's map pool remains limited, with Anubis almost certain to be banned. siuhy and the squad are likely to focus on Inferno or Dust2, as MOUZ appear too confident on other maps.
Match Results: Liquid

MOUZ Team Overview
MOUZ have been grappling with a common issue in recent months: strong group stage performances but an inability to maintain momentum and make a deep playoff run. At the start of the tournament, they comfortably defeated BC.Game, although they faced some early challenges on both maps. The team once again showcased their ability to adapt and quickly regain control, closing out the match with a 2-0 victory. Despite some dips in form, particularly in individual play (with Jimpphat noticeably dropping off), MOUZ remain one of the best teams in terms of tactical preparation and team coordination. Their coaching calls and decision-making structure provide a high level of stability. Liquid will need to give it their all to challenge this team.
Match Results: MOUZ
Editor's Prediction
Liquid have consistently struggled against tier-1 teams. In this matchup, siuhy will be facing his former team, indicating both squads might be well-prepared for each other's tactics. Neither team is in peak form, and they can certainly challenge each other strategically. It's likely we'll see three maps, but ultimately, MOUZ appear to be the stronger side compared to Liquid at the moment. Prediction: MOUZ win, possibly with Liquid taking a map, but the overall class and preparation of the "Mice" should be decisive.
