The IEM Melbourne 2025 quarterfinal will feature a thrilling clash between Falcons and GamerLegion — two teams that have fought their way through a tough bracket and are now performing at their peak. Falcons, powered by the star duo of m0NESY and NiKo, showcase elite individual skill, while GamerLegion impress with their cohesion and consistent team play. Considering the current form of both rosters, their head-to-head potential, and contrasting playstyles, this matchup promises to be one of the most intense battles of the tournament.
Current Form
GamerLegion enter the IEM Melbourne 2025 quarterfinal in fighting spirit. Over the past three months, the team has played 69 maps, winning 40 of them — a sign of consistent form. At the tournament itself, they’ve shown solid performances despite a few setbacks. In March, they placed 5th–8th at PGL Bucharest 2025, though failed to qualify for the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Out of their last five matches, they secured three wins — against FaZe, Complexity, and 3DMAX — and lost only to MOUZ and SAW.
Falcons have an even stronger record: 43 wins out of 79 maps in the last three months. The team has been active on the tournament circuit. At PGL Bucharest 2025, despite a poor start, they made a remarkable comeback and won the tournament. Their performance at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 was less impressive, finishing 9th–12th. A major roster upgrade — the signing of m0NESY — has created a deadly duo alongside NiKo. Falcons have won four of their last five matches, beating NAVI, SAW, G2, and FaZe, with their only loss coming against Vitality.
Star Player Comparison
At IEM Melbourne 2025, m0NESY from Falcons and REZ from GamerLegion are delivering top-tier performances, both boasting an impressive 1.27 rating — their best in the past three months. m0NESY, known for his explosive AWP style, consistently opens rounds for Falcons and sets the pace early on. His aggression and precision have been crucial to the team’s success throughout the tournament. REZ, meanwhile, has returned to peak form — his rifling impact and clutch consistency have become vital for GamerLegion’s deep run. As these two stars face off, fans can expect more than just a team battle — it’s shaping up to be a duel between two of the tournament’s brightest individual talents, each capable of swinging the match on their own.
Map Pool
In the first ban phase, GamerLegion will most likely remove Train, their usual ban despite a 50% win rate. Falcons, on the other hand, tend to ban Inferno, which is GamerLegion’s best map with a 66.7% win rate.
For their picks, GamerLegion will likely go for Mirage (62.5% win rate) or Ancient (61.5%), both of which are strong maps for them and could put pressure on Falcons. Falcons are expected to respond with a pick like Dust2, where they hold a 58.8% win rate, or possibly Nuke (60%), depending on how they read GamerLegion’s weaknesses.
In the second ban phase, GamerLegion may remove Nuke or Mirage (if not picked), while Falcons are likely to ban Overpass. This would leave Ancient as the most probable decider map, where both teams are comfortable — GamerLegion with 61.5%, Falcons with 56.2%.
Head-to-Head
Over the past six months, the teams have faced each other just once — at PGL Bucharest 2025 — with the match ending in a 1:1 draw. This suggests a fairly even level of play at that time, with both teams showing strengths but failing to dominate outright.
Match Prediction
This is shaping up to be a tightly contested match. Both teams are in good form, but Falcons appear to have an edge due to their individual firepower — the m0NESY–NiKo duo has already proven lethal in recent tournaments. Still, GamerLegion look more cohesive as a unit, with a well-structured game plan and a solid map pool.
A full best-of-three is expected, with the match likely going the distance. If it reaches the decider (likely Ancient), GamerLegion might have a slight advantage. However, overall, Falcons are the favorites, thanks to their superior individual skill and momentum following their PGL Bucharest victory.
Prediction: Falcons to win 2–1, in a close battle across all three maps.
