The first semi-final of IEM Chengdu 2025 will be MOUZ vs. Vitality. It will be a rematch between these two teams after they met in the group stage, where MOUZ won with a score of 2-1 in a thrilling series that included multiple overtimes on the decider map. Both teams have been looking great throughout the tournament, but now it’s time for them to play one of their most important matches of this tournament.
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Previous Encounter & Player Stats – MOUZ vs. Vitality
Team Form & Key Players Ahead of the Semi-final
MOUZ: Riding High on Momentum
MOUZ have been one of the standout teams of IEM Chengdu. Spinx and xertioN were shining in their match against FURIA as two of the top eight players in the entire tournament, combining consistency with explosive fragging power. Brollan has impressed not only as an evolving in-game leader but also as one of the most impactful fraggers in the team’s biggest matches. Meanwhile, torszi’s consistency with the AWP provides the key factor MOUZ needs in high-pressure moments.
Their confidence is evident – they’ve already beaten Vitality once and taken down other elite teams along the way. Currently, MOUZ appears hungry, disciplined, and fully capable of lifting the trophy in Chengdu.
Vitality: Hungry for Revenge
After falling to MOUZ in the group stage, Vitality has regained its rhythm. flameZ was outstanding in their quarter-final victory against Astralis, leading the charge with top-tier form. ZywOo, as always, was not far behind — his mechanical precision and clutch instincts remain vital to the team’s success.
This time, Vitality enters the semi-final with something to prove. The loss to MOUZ has clearly fueled their motivation, and with both flameZ and ZywOo in top shape, they’re determined to reclaim their spot at the top. They might not be operating at peak Vitality form yet, but no one can count out a roster this talented and experienced when revenge is on the line.
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MOUZ vs Vitality – Semi-final Prediction
Before the group stage match between these two, we thought Vitality was the favorite, but MOUZ has shown that their form might be much better at this point, and Vitality is now slightly behind. We don’t think MOUZ is a clear favorite here, but it’s about a 55-45 match in favor of MOUZ now, as they seem hungrier and motivated for it. Considering that both teams have some differences in their map pools, we prefer not to choose a match winner, but rather a different type of bet.
Prediction: We believe that this match will extend to all three maps, so the bet is on Total Over 2.5 Maps to be played.
Can Vitality regain their form and take revenge on MOUZ, stealing a chance to win a trophy from them, or will it be MOUZ to take down the best team in the world again? We will have to see it this Saturday at 08:30 CET!
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