Intel Extreme Masters Dallas is here, and the next match of the opening day unfolds between Team Liquid and Cloud9. Let's see what are both teams' forms and respective prediction.

Cloud9 are the top 9th in HLTV's global rankings. Despite this, ex-Gambit members did not have an enjoyable time at the Antwerp Major. They fell to NIP, FaZe and Imperial, so the road to the final stages of the event was blocked. Everyone believed that under the flag of C9 Abay "H0bbit" Khasenov's team could perform better, or at least on the same decent level like they did at Gambit, but that did not work out. Today, the roster is unchanged:

  • H0bbit;
  • interz;
  • Ax1le;
  • sh1ro;
  • nafany.

Liquid also trailed a lot since the opening day of Antwerp Major. They lost to Heroic, Furia and Vitality, thus could not grab important points to stay longer in the competition. They are ranked 13th and did not show anything spectacular in recent matches. Liquid's team of 5 includes these names:

  • shox;
  • nitr0;
  • ELiGE;
  • NAF;
  • oSee.
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Liquid vs Cloud9 prediction

Both teams are in a bad form after the major. Or maybe it was just an unlucky pick of tactics and maps against the former opponents. Now, focusing on this match, analysts give more credit to Cloud9. Liquid are just too inconsistent nowadays. Finally, here are the odds for wins:

  • Cloud9 win — 1.45;
  • Liquid win — 2.74.