The G2 Esports and Team Spirit are set to compete in the lower bracket final of IEM Rio 2026 on April 15 at 18:00 UTC.
This pivotal best-of-three series will determine which team continues their fight for the US$300,000 prize pool. Both teams aim to secure their spot in the next stage of the tournament.
Historically, G2 holds an advantage in the head-to-head record against Team Spirit. Across 17 previous encounters in CS2, G2 Esports has secured 11 victories (65%), while Team Spirit has won 6 times (35%). The total map score stands at 25-16 in favor of G2 Esports, with their most recent clash occurring in 2024.
G2 previously secured a win in the winner's bracket of IEM Rio 2026 on April 13, advancing their position in the tournament before reaching this lower bracket stage.