IEM Dallas 2025 quarter-finals betting preview | May 23

As the IEM Dallas 2025 playoffs heat up, two high-stakes quarter-final clashes promise fireworks. First, TheMongolZ take on Aurora in a rematch of their recent PGL Astana showdown. Then, tournament favourites Falcons meet a GamerLegion side featuring a stand-in. Here’s a breakdown of both matches and the best CS2 betting tips to consider.

TheMongolZ v Aurora CS2 betting & match details

Best Odds: TheMongolZ -125 at Bovada | Aurora +100 at Stake.com
When: May 23, 2025 | 1:15pm CDT
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS)

This matchup is a rematch from just a week ago at PGL Astana, where Aurora dominated with a clean 2-0 win. Yet, this time around, things may not be so straightforward. TheMongolZ pushed top-seed Vitality to the edge in the group stage and are in sharp form, with ‘bLitz’ continuing to shine both as IGL and frag leader.

Aurora cruised through an easier group against NRG, Liquid, and HEROIC but haven’t been pushed like TheMongolZ have. ‘XANTARES’ and ‘jotAAA’ have looked lethal, though map-specific form tells a deeper story.

While Aurora holds a recent 2-0 win over TheMongolZ, map stats tilt the scales slightly. Aurora dominate Mirage with an 87.5% win rate, but struggle on Inferno – a likely pick for TheMongolZ, where they hold a respectable 66.7% record. If TheMongolZ secure Inferno early, the series could tilt their way. Given recent form and map dynamics, TheMongolZ to win is a smart play, though a safer punt could be Over 2.5 maps at +110.

Prediction: Over 2.5 maps +110 at BetOnline

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Falcons v GamerLegion CS2 betting & match details

Best Odds: Falcons +110 at Bovada | GamerLegion -151.52 at Stake.com
When: May 23, 2025 | 4:15pm CDT
Watch Live: Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS)

The second quarter-final sees Falcons led by the dynammic duo of ‘m0NESY’ and ‘NiKo’ square off against a GamerLegion squad weakened by a late roster change. With ‘sl3nd’ out due to visa issues, ‘acoR’ has stepped in—a capable AWPer, but lacking synergy in this iteration of the lineup.

Falcons come in off a close series loss to MOUZ but have otherwise steamrolled most competition. Even with subpar performances from ‘TeSeS’ and ‘Magisk’, they remained competitive thanks to their star firepower. Expect Falcons to raise their level for the playoffs.

GamerLegion, despite adversity, impressed in the group stage and held their own against top teams. ‘REZ’ has been a consistent performer, but the firepower gap here is simply too large to ignore.

Falcons smashed GamerLegion 2-0 at IEM Melbourne, dropping just seven rounds in total. With a stand-in still figuring into the mix and Falcons likely to be firing on all cylinders, this should be another sweep.

Prediction: Falcons to win 2-0 +100 at Stake.com

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