BIG Academy vs Esport BERG match prediction in the DACH CS Masters Season 5 Grand Final: who will take the title?
The ultimate showdown of the German scene! BIG Academy and Esport BERG will battle for the championship in a Bo3 format. We analyze the teams' paths and pick the favorite.
In the grand final of the DACH CS Masters Season 5 CS2 tournament, the academy of the German giant BIG Academy and the squad of Esport BERG will lock horns. The deciding showdown is scheduled for June 27. The championship title will be contested in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format. The winner takes the trophy, while the loser will finish their run in second place.
Analytics and current form of BIG Academy
The young German talents from BIG Academy are proving their status as the main tournament favorites, having advanced to the grand final through the upper bracket of the playoffs without a single defeat.
Playoff results: In the upper bracket semifinals, BIG Academy broke the resistance of Wave Esports with a 2:1 score. In the upper bracket final, they already faced their current opponent — Esport BERG — and claimed victory in a tight battle with a 2:1 score.
Playstyle: The academy relies on structured system play, excellent tactical preparation, and a superb understanding of the macro component, which is traditionally instilled in all rosters under the BIG tag. The team has a psychological edge thanks to their recent victory in the head-to-head match.
Analytics and current form of Esport BERG
Esport BERG have put in a lot of hard work to earn the right to a rematch in the final match, overcoming opposition in the lower bracket of the playoffs.
Playoff results: The team started the stage with a confident 2:0 victory over Playing Ducks. After dropping to the lower bracket following their 1:2 loss to BIG Academy, Esport BERG quickly bounced back and crushed Wave Esports 2:0 in the lower bracket final.
Playstyle: The squad is characterized by high firepower and aggressive setups on the T-side. The previous match against BIG proved that BERG are capable of putting up a fierce fight against the giant on their signature maps (such as Anubis or Mirage).
Final prediction for the BIG Academy vs Esport BERG match: who will win?
Another derby between the two strongest teams of the tournament promises to be hot. Esport BERG have gathered excellent momentum in the lower bracket and are flying high on morale after a clean sheet victory over Wave Esports. Nevertheless, BIG Academy remains a more stable and composed team in the deciding stages. Experience in LAN tournaments and academy leagues should help the favorite defend their status. Analytical indicators also rate confidence in BIG Academy's victory as high.
Where to watch the live stream of the BIG Academy vs Esport BERG match
The live broadcast of the DACH CS Masters Season 5 grand final will be available on the official channels of the German broadcast hub:
Official stream on Twitch: twitch.tv/dachcs