A thrilling matchup awaits between TYLOO and paiN at IEM Chengdu 2025 — a clash of two teams from different regions and playstyles. The Chinese squad is eager to prove they can compete with international opponents on home soil, while the Brazilians have arrived in China with a clear goal — to solidify their status as a consistent tier-two contender. The match promises tactical depth, varied pacing, and a test of team coordination. Although paiN appear to be the favorites on paper, TYLOO can always surprise with unpredictable plays and strong crowd support.
How the Bookmakers See It: paiN the Favorites
Bookmakers give a slight edge to paiN. The Brazilians have been more consistent, possess a wider map pool, and show better recent form, making them moderate favorites against TYLOO. While the Chinese side might cause problems on individual maps, the overall balance of power clearly tilts toward paiN, who look more composed and confident on the international stage.
Current Form of TYLOO: What to Expect from TYLOO
TYLOO continue their run at IEM Chengdu 2025, though their current form remains far from ideal. Over the past three months, the Chinese squad has played 34 maps, winning only 13 — a sign of inconsistency and difficulty against stronger teams. Their recent appearance at CS Asia Championships 2025 ended with a 9–12th place finish, and results at the current event have yet to show major improvement.
- TYLOO roster: Attacker, JamYoung, Moseyuh, Mercury, Jee
Out of their last five matches, TYLOO managed to win just one — against Fluxo — while losing to Falcons, FaZe, fnatic, and Liquid. The team has struggled against top-tier opponents, and to challenge paiN, they’ll need to find the right balance between aggression and discipline.
Current Form of paiN: What to Expect from paiN
paiN approach this match in noticeably better shape. Over the last three months, the Brazilians have played 37 maps, winning 17 — a result that shows progress and stability. In the past month alone, they have competed in two major events: CS Asia Championships 2025 (9–12th place) and PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 (5–8th place), proving their regular presence at high-level tournaments.
- paiN roster: biguzera, nqz, snow, dav1deuS, dgt
From their last five matches, paiN have secured three wins — against B8, GamerLegion, and Gentle Mates — while losing to Spirit and Legacy. Their adaptability and tactical discipline make them a more cohesive and confident team than TYLOO, especially in best-of-three series.
TYLOO’s Map Pool
TYLOO are expected to follow their usual approach in the map veto. The Chinese squad often avoids playing Dust2, so it will likely be their first ban. When it comes to picking, they usually exploit the opponent’s weaknesses, with Overpass being a probable choice — a map where TYLOO hold around a 60% win rate and feel comfortable running structured attacks.
Toward the end of the veto, TYLOO are likely to remove Nuke to avoid paiN’s strong side there, aiming to leave a more favorable option for the decider. Overall, TYLOO will likely rely on slower-paced, control-oriented maps where they can execute aggressive pushes when needed.
paiN’s Map Pool
paiN traditionally ban Train, a map they rarely play in official matches. For their pick, Mirage looks like the most probable option — their best-performing map, where they are confident both on the T and CT sides.
In the final veto phase, paiN might remove Inferno to prevent any unpredictable plays from TYLOO, leaving Ancient as a potential decider. This strategy allows paiN to play to their strengths and maintain stability in a best-of-three series, relying on team coordination and experience.
Head-to-Head History
TYLOO and paiN haven’t faced each other in the last six months. This adds an extra layer of intrigue, as both teams will have to adapt on the fly without recent head-to-head data to rely on.
Prediction for paiN vs TYLOO — IEM Chengdu 2025
Based on current form and available statistics, paiN enter this matchup as clear favorites. They have shown greater consistency, a deeper map pool, and stronger performances against both European and Asian opponents. TYLOO, while benefiting from home-crowd support, still seem to be searching for rhythm and cohesion — which might not be enough against the disciplined Brazilians.
Prediction: paiN to win 2–0.
