{"id":30775,"date":"2025-11-08T20:53:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T20:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/?p=30775"},"modified":"2025-11-09T07:13:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T07:13:27","slug":"vitality-vs-furia-grand-final-prediction-iem-chengdu-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/cs2-predictions\/vitality-vs-furia-grand-final-prediction-iem-chengdu-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitality vs FURIA &#8211; Grand Final Prediction &#8211; IEM Chengdu 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The best team in the world, <strong>Vitality<\/strong>, will face off against <strong>FURIA<\/strong>, currently ranked second, in the <strong>Grand Final of <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/chengdu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pro.eslgaming.com\/tour\/cs\/chengdu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEM Chengdu 2025<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitality <\/strong>haven\u2019t looked as dominant as usual throughout the tournament, but their resilience and experience have carried them through to yet another final. <strong>FURIA<\/strong>, on the other hand, have been red-hot &#8211; this will be their <strong>third Grand Final appearance<\/strong> of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last time these two teams met was at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/ESL\/Pro_League\/Season_22\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/ESL\/Pro_League\/Season_22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESL Pro League Season 22<\/a><\/strong>, where <strong>Vitality <\/strong>won <strong>2\u20131<\/strong>. Now, the stage is ready for another explosive encounter between two of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2?l=english\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2?l=english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CS2\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> most powerful lineups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/xplay.gg\/pickem?utm_source=blixgg&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=pickem_predictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xplay\u2019s CS2 Pick\u2019em<\/a>, make predictions for CS2 matches to get<strong>&nbsp;Free Rewards<\/strong>. Accurate predictions earn points, in-game currency, and skins \u2013 from AWPs to Knives and Gloves. You can participate for&nbsp;<strong>Free&nbsp;<\/strong>or in&nbsp;<strong>Premium Mode&nbsp;<\/strong>with even more bonuses and a chance to get into the<strong>&nbsp;Top 100<\/strong>, where real prizes are awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Head-to-Head: Vitality vs FURIA<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"469\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuv-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuv-1.png 469w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuv-1-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuv-1-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuv-1-450x340.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1.png 964w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuvi-1-450x261.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FURIA vs. Vitality &#8211; ESL Pro League Season 22<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road to the Final: Team Form Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semi-final Showdown: Vitality\u2019s Revenge Against MOUZ<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vise-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vise-1.png 473w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vise-1-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vise-1-150x112.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/vise-1-450x335.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi.png 961w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visemi-450x262.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MOUZ vs. Vitality &#8211; Semi-final &#8211; IEM Chengdu 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vitality\u2019s Road to the Grand Final: A Team Built for Greatness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the all-important semi-final against <strong>MOUZ<\/strong>, <strong>Vitality<\/strong> not only secured their spot in the Grand Final &#8211; they also earned sweet revenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ropz, ZywOo, <\/strong>and <strong>flameZ<\/strong> led the team to victory, all performing at their peak and pushing for a ninth trophy this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>mezii<\/strong> had a quieter game with a negative rating, <strong>apEX<\/strong> stepped up in the fragging department and made a tangible impact beyond his in-game leading duties. By the time they punched their ticket to the final, <strong>Vitality <\/strong>looked every bit like the championship-caliber squad they\u2019ve proven to be all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitality apEX felt good after winning against MOUZ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Vitality_apEX\/status\/1987099488100483152\">https:\/\/x.com\/Vitality_apEX\/status\/1987099488100483152<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FURIA Overpower Falcons to Reach the Final<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuse-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuse-1.png 472w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuse-1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuse-1-150x112.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fuse-1-450x337.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi.png 963w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/fusemi-450x261.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Falcons vs. FURIA &#8211; Semi-final &#8211; IEM Chengdu 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FURIA\u2019s Fiery Path: From Drought to Dominance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FURIA<\/strong> came into the event riding on momentum, having recently lifted the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/Thunderpick\/World_Championship\/2025\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/Thunderpick\/World_Championship\/2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TP World Championship 2025<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/FISSURE\/Playground\/2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/liquipedia.net\/counterstrike\/FISSURE\/Playground\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FISSURE Playground 2<\/a><\/strong> titles after a <a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/news\/cs-2\/furia-finally-breaks-the-curse-first-big-event-trophy-and-the-rise-of-molodoy\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/news\/cs-2\/furia-finally-breaks-the-curse-first-big-event-trophy-and-the-rise-of-molodoy\/\">long trophy drought<\/a>. Their rally has been fueled by a combination of experience, confidence, and an unbreakable mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the semi-final clash with <strong>Falcons<\/strong>, it was mostly <strong>molodoy<\/strong> and <strong>KSCERATO<\/strong> carrying the team, while <strong>yuurih<\/strong> and <strong>FalleN<\/strong> struggled to find consistency in their game. But when it mattered most, which is the semi-final match, both veterans stepped up &#8211; <strong>yuurih<\/strong> became the team\u2019s top fragger, and <strong>FalleN<\/strong> delivered his best performance of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside <strong>YEKINDAR<\/strong>, the trio of molodoy, <strong>KSCERATO<\/strong>, and <strong>yuurih <\/strong>showcased the composure and chemistry that have defined <strong>FURIA\u2019s <\/strong>recent success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FURIA molodoy shares his feelings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">i love my team!<br>gg 2-0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FalconsEsport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@FalconsEsport<\/a> <br><br>tomorrow Vitality!<\/p>&mdash; Danil Golubenko (@tvoy_molodoy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tvoy_molodoy\/status\/1987151922495967325?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grand Final Prediction: Vitality vs FURIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering that the Grand Final will be played in a best-of-five series, we would give <strong>Vitality <\/strong>an advantage here as they\u2019ve been to the finals more times than <strong>FURIA<\/strong> and have a lot of experience going through long matches and under the biggest pressure. We think that this match is <strong>60-40 <\/strong>in favor of <strong>Vitality, <\/strong>considering all the factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> <strong>Vitality to win<\/strong> this match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Can <\/em><strong><em>FURIA claim<\/em><\/strong><em> their third trophy in such a short time, or will it be <\/em><strong><em>Vitality <\/em><\/strong><em>that proves they&#8217;re the best team back and looking to make it nine trophies this year? Nevertheless, the match will be exciting to watch, as it features the world&#8217;s number one team against the number two team, and we will witness the best teams competing in <\/em><strong><em>CS2<\/em><\/strong><em>, so don\u2019t miss the action. The match will start this <\/em><strong><em>Sunday <\/em><\/strong><em>at <\/em><strong><em>10:00 CET<\/em><\/strong><em>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bIf you don\u2019t know where to bet on this match, you can check out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/betting\/best-cs2-betting-sites-for-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our list of top betting sites<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best team in the world, Vitality, will face off against FURIA, currently ranked second, in the Grand Final of IEM Chengdu 2025. Vitality haven\u2019t looked as dominant as usual throughout the tournament, but their resilience and experience have carried them through to yet another final. FURIA, on the other hand, have been red-hot &#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":30776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[242],"tags":[5,247],"class_list":{"0":"post-30775","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cs2-predictions","8":"tag-cs2","9":"tag-cs2-tournaments"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30775"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30775\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30892,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30775\/revisions\/30892"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}