Road to Rio: Your guide to IEM Rio 2024 esports betting

The IEM Rio 2024 features 16 teams battling through group stages and playoffs for a chance at the title. With exciting matches and betting options available, understanding how to navigate the markets is crucial. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or new to esports betting, this guide will cover the key strategies, betting markets, and tips to help you boost your chances of success.

Key takeaways

• IEM Rio 2024 features 16 teams competing in two phases of elimination bracket formats. Amongst favourites include Team Vitality, Team Liquid, and Team NAVI.
• Gamdom offers everything you need for an exciting betting experience at the IEM Rio 2024 tournament this October. 

The IEM Rio 2024 marks the 5th event of the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) series for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports. It runs from 7th to 13th October 2024 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro. 16 teams are competing in a series of 28 games running from the group stage to the Grand Final. Here’s what you need to know about IEM Rio betting with Gamdom:

How to bet on IEM Rio at Gamdom

To learn how to bet on IEM Rio esports events, you must first understand how to use Gamdom sportsbook and its features. Here’s your IEM Rio betting guide:

Know the basic details of the IEM Rio 2024 fixture you wish to bet on

The Gamdom betting page will show you long lists of every sports and esports event. You need to find not only the sport but also the specific IEM Rio 2024 game that you wish to bet on. To do so, you need to know the following information:

• Competing teams: Every CS2 match involves two teams. Identify the specific pair so you can find the correct game.
• Match schedule: Teams may participate in multiple events, so check the match schedule to ensure you’re betting on the right game. If the game is currently ongoing, then you can find it in the ‘live’ tab. Otherwise, check the ‘matches’ section. 

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Understanding CS2 betting markets

Betting markets represent the various predictions you can make on esports matches and the selection is based on the game’s structure. Since Counter-Strike 2 is a competitive, team-based shooter, here are the types of betting markets you’ll encounter: 

• Winner: The eventual victor of the matchday. Opening matches are best-of-1 (Bo1) so whichever team wins 13 rounds in a game. If the fixture is Bo3, then the winner is the team who dominates 2 out of 3 games of the day.
• Number of maps: The term ‘map’ refers to 1 game so a Bo3 has 2 to 3 maps. Bet on over 2.5 maps win if there’s a 3rd game in that fixture but under 2.5 wins if there’s none.
• Handicap: This is about betting on which team you think will win the match or the map. If it’s on the match, then one side is given a map advantage. Map bets, on the other hand, give one side-round advantage. Bets on the side with the advantage wins if they reach enough wins + the advantage to reach the minimum requirement. The other side, however, needs to win with a point lead overcoming the handicap to be the winning bet.
• Correct score: Predict the point distribution in a Bo3 match. Your options include 0-2, 1-2, 2-0, and 2-1. You win the bet if the game ends with the matching score distribution.
• Win at least one map: You place a bet on yes or no regarding the underdog’s possibility of winning at least one map in a Bo3. The ‘yes’ bet wins if they manage to win at least once but the victor goes to ‘no’ if the match ends without winning anything.

The IEM Rio betting odds for every outcome determine how much profit you’re getting if that bet wins. Gamdom’s betting manager feature will instantly calculate it for you so you can focus on betting. 

Step-by-step guide to placing a bet in Gamdom

Betting on IEM Rio predictions at Gamdom is simple, but if you're new to the platform, follow these steps to place your bet:

1. Head over to Gamdom’s sportsbook section.
2. Toggle to ‘e-sports betting’ because the page takes you to sports by default.
3. Select Counter-Strike 2 from the top menu.
4. Find the fixture you’re looking for from the list below.
   • You can further filter your options to in-play fixtures by clicking on ‘live’.
5. Click anywhere on the fixture, like the names of the teams or the + sign on the right.
6. Select the outcome you want to bet on from the available markets.
7. Manage your tickets in ‘My Bets’. (Bottom of the screen for mobile or in the far right on desktop)
   • Input how much money you’re betting on the ticket. (The amount can’t be more than your account’s available balance)
   • Click on ‘Bet’ to finalise the ticket.
8. Wait for the results of the match and Gamdom will bring your winnings to your account instantly.

Follow the IEM Rio 2024 tournament as it happens

The next step to betting in the IEM Rio 2024 is to know what to expect from the tournament. Here are the important details that you can count on in your IEM Rio predictions:

List of participating teams

The IEM Rio 2024 is a 16-team competition and the following teams were the qualified participants this year:

The best-ranking teams contending for the Silverware this IEM Rio 2024 are Vitality, NAVI, and Team Liquid. G2 Esports and Spirit are in a rough matchup this season but they have the potential to break expectations. MOUZ and FaZe had a strong performance in the past but not this year so CS2 fans are holding their breath on them. 

Tournament structure

The IEM Rio 2024 is divided into two phases: Group Stage and Playoffs. Here’s a breakdown of each:

• Group Stage:
  • 16 teams are split into two groups, each following a double elimination bracket.
    • Upper-bracket losers play against lower-bracket winners.
  • The opening games are Bo1 but the rest is Bo3.
  • Group stage winners advance to the semifinals.
  • Group stage runner-ups are high seeds in the quarterfinals.
  • Group stage 3rd placers are low seeds in the quarterfinals.
  • The rest of the participants are eliminated.
• Playoffs:
  • The remaining 6 teams play in a single-elimination bracket.
  • All matches are Bo3 except for the Grand Final which is Bo5.
  • The Grand Final winner takes home the IEM Rio 2024 silverware. 

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Betting tips on the IEM Rio 2024 

Now that you’re equipped with the key details of IEM Rio 2024, it’s time to dive into the action on Gamdom and start winning cryptocurrency prizes. However, predictions without insight can result in disappointing results. Learn from these IEM Rio betting tips and apply them to your predictions for a fun experience:

Learn every team’s preferred maps

Every team is vocal about their experience with each map in the Counter-Strike 2 cycle. You can read them on interview excerpts or browse through their history and see which maps they are likely to ban. Consider them the disadvantaged teams if they ever play on maps that they frequently ban. Even if they are your favourite, consider betting against them when they’re on unfavorable maps. 

On the flip side, teams also have maps they excel on. These are the ones they vote the most and you can review their history on which map they have the most win with. If they are playing on their preferred map, then be confident in betting on them. 

Review past head-to-head history of a fixture

Counter-Strike 2 is continuing the legacy of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). It kept its tournament structure and the teams present have years’ worth of legacy in the esports scene. Most of them have faced each other on multiple occasions so you can find the head-to-head history of any pair of rivals. 

Bringing up their head-to-head statistics should show which team won more times against who. This is a good indicator that they are the stronger side between the two and you should bet on that. It’s a simple IEM Rio betting strategy for established teams but it doesn’t work with debutants in the esports scene. 

Bet on the underdog when you’re uncertain

You will sometimes find a fixture that you’re completely unsure about the outcome. Research shows that the teams in this game might be so evenly matched that it’s a coin toss between them. Don’t overthink this and just bet on the underdog. This is favourable because the underdog offers the better winning payout and is thus the more worthy betting investment. 

Catch all the action of IEM Rio 2024 at Gamdom

Gamdom is your best companion in Counter-Strike 2 esports betting. Find all IEM Rio 2024 fixtures when the season begins and place your bets right here. Be sure to take advantage of bonuses to expand your bankroll and have more chances to win. 

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