CS2 - IEM Chengdu 2024: Predictions, Tips, Odds and How to watch

The dust has just settled on the PGL Major Copenhagen but the next big event on the CS2 circuit - the IEM Chengdu - gets underway in China this week.

The event features a prize pool of $250,000 and 16 teams, although visa issues have meant both Complexity and M80 are not involved, while Copenhagen champions Natus Vincere also miss out.

 CS2 – IEM Chengdu betting tips and predictions

FaZe Clan - 9/4

The absence of PGL Major Copenhagen winners Natus Vincere, otherwise known as NAVI, opens the door for other teams to compete in Chengdu and it will be music to the ears of FaZe Clan.

FaZe Clan are frontrunners in the betting and it is easy to see why given they were runners-up in Copenhagen, losing the Grand Final 2-1 to NAVI after wins over Team Spirit and Team Vitality earlier in the play-offs.

They remain number one in the world for a reason and have been pretty reliable in 2024 so far, finishing second at the IEM Katowice 2024 and placing in the 1st-4th positions at the BLAST Premier Spring Groups back in January.

Cloud9 - 5/1

At a slightly bigger price, Cloud9 are also worth consideration to win the IEM Chengdu 2024.

They were quarter-finalists at the recent PGL Major Copenhagen and, although they were dumped out 2-0 by Team Vitality, they certainly had their moments in the event.

In the elimination stage, for example, they chalked up wins over big guns such as Natus Vincere and G2 after winning all three of their games during the opening stage.

It has not been a blistering season but they have shown promise of late and could go on a decent run in China.

CS2 – IEM Chengdu Odds

• FaZe Clan - 9/4
• MOUZ - 7/2
• G2 Esports - 7/2
• Cloud9 - 5/1
• Virtus.Pro - 11/2
• Heroic - 10/1
• Astralis - 10/1
• Team Liquid - 13/1
• FURIA - 25/1
• Lynn Vision - 100/1
• Nemiga - 100/1
• 9z - 150/1
• FlyQuest - 250/1
• TYLOO - 500/1
• Wildcard - 1000/1
• Steel Helmet - 1000/1

How to watch CS2 - IEM Chengdu 2024 and Live Streaming

IEM Chengdu 2024 will be available to watch live on bet365's Live Streaming service and will also be broadcast across both Twitch and YouTube on the IEM channels.

CS2 – IEM Chengdu Start Time, Date and Venue

The 2024 IEM Chengdu begins on Monday 8th April and runs until Sunday 14th April, concluding with the playoffs.

Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre in Chengdu, China will play host to the IEM event.

CS2 – IEM Chengdu Schedule and Format

The IEM Chengdu 2024 features 16 teams in total and will begin with a group stage.

In the group phase, there will be two double-elimination groups, each featuring eight teams, with the opening matches played in a best-of-one format and the remainder of the games played in a best-of-three.

The top three teams from each group will then progress to the tournament's playoffs, starting with the quarter-finals, then semi-finals and concluding with the Grand Final.

The winners of each group will advance automatically to the last four.

CS2 – IEM Chengdu Stats and Previous Winners

The first event in China since 2019, the IEM Chengdu is the first of its kind and there are no previous winners to note.

There is a prize pool of $250,000 up for grabs and big names from FaZe Clan to G2 Esports are involved.

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.