G2 vs M80 - IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 2

G2 arrive at this matchup with a 4-1 H2H record against M80 since 2024. That kind of historical dominance doesn't evaporate overnight. M80 may be riding decent recent form, but their record against this specific opponent is a glaring weakness they haven't solved.

The map pool tells another story that favors G2. Both teams share a near-universal Nuke ban, which neutralizes that variable entirely. Where it gets interesting is on Ancient, where G2 boast a 78% winrate across 23 maps. M80's strongest maps are Mirage and Dust2, but G2 have the tools to steer the series away from those and onto their own terms.

G2's recent form is genuinely inconsistent, with losses to Spirit, The MongolZ, and MOUZ in the last month. M80, meanwhile, are fresh off a win over NRG and carry Stage 2 qualification momentum. This is not a walkover. But when the series gets tight, G2's mental edge in this specific rivalry and their map pool depth give them the edge that matters most.

Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):

G2 to win 1.35

M80 to win 2.95