IEM Katowice 2024 is set to kick off in just two days, marking the first major CS2 trophy of the year. Teams have shown their potential at the BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2024, but the real action is about to begin.
Current title holders, G2, are entering the competition with mixed form. The question remains: can they defend their title, or will a new story be written at the Spodek Arena?
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IEM Katowice 2024 Favorites
Vitality currently hold the top spot in our IEM Katowice 2024 power rankings. Their dominant form in late 2023 positions them as strong contenders for the tournament’s grand prize.
Astralis shouldn’t be underestimated either. Their new roster has already surpassed expectations, defeating Vitality in the BLAST Spring Groups. If this trend continues, Astralis could be a serious contender at IEM Katowice 2024.
G2 cannot be overlooked as well. As winners of IEM Katowice 2023, they are eager to defend their title and make a statement on the stage once again.
Finally, NAVI deserves special mention. With a strong international roster, they have the potential to claim victory at Katowice and prove themselves as serious competitors.
For a complete list of CS2 power rankings for teams at IEM Katowice 2024, see below:
- Vitality
- FaZe
- Astralis
- NAVI
- G2
- MOUZ
- Falcons
- Spirit
- Virtus.pro
- Complexity
- Cloud9
- Monte
- GamerLegion
- BIG
- Heroic
- BetBoom Team
- FURIA
- ENCE
- Eternal Fire
- M80
- Apeks
- The MongolZ
- Rooster
- Rebels Gaming
New Astralis can be a real challenger in Katowice. Credit: AstralisCS on Twitter
IEM Katowice 2024 Underdogs
With 24 teams in play, there’s always a chance for an upset. Several teams at IEM Katowice 2024 may not be considered favorites, but have the potential to cause significant disruptions.
Virtus.pro is the first main underdog to watch out for. After extensive online tournaments in 2023, VP is back with a disruptive playstyle that can lead to unexpected results. Individually, players like FL1T and n0rb3r7 have significantly improved, hinting at VP’s potential to make a deep run at the tournament.
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The second underdog to have on your radar is Spirit. With notable wins in BetBoom Dacha 2023, Spirit’s roster led by sh1ro and donk poses a threat to other teams. They have the potential to cause disruptions and surprise their opponents at Katowice.
