A blockbuster clash at the Esports World Cup 2025 is coming, as TheMongolZ and Vitality meet here at the semi-finals. This will be their fourth time these two teams have encountered each other this summer, following battles at the Austin Major, IEM Cologne, and BLAST Bounty. Vitality dominated the rivalry earlier in the year, but TheMongolZ finally struck back at BLAST Bounty with a decisive 2–0 victory. Now, with a spot in the grand final on the line, both teams are chasing glory in Riyadh.
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Previous Encounter & Player Stats – TheMongolZ vs Vitality
Team Form & Key Players Ahead of the Semi-final
TheMongolZ – Momentum With a Warning Sign
TheMongolZ showed resilience in their quarter-final win over 3DMAX, but the performance raised questions. On paper, TheMongolZ were expected to close the series much more comfortably than it was, yet it took standout plays from bLitz and their clutch king Techno to carry them through. Meanwhile, mzinho struggled with a negative rating and will need to step up if TheMongolZ hopes to upset Vitality again.
Despite falling short in the BLAST Bounty grand final against Spirit (0–3), TheMongolZ have proven they can challenge the very best. The semi-final will test whether they can turn flashes of brilliance into consistency.
Vitality – Champions With a Point to Prove
Vitality entered the semi-final as the world’s most decorated team of the year, with seven straight titles earlier in the season. However, recent stumbles at IEM Cologne and BLAST Bounty have shown that even the strongest roster can falter. Losses to MOUZ and TheMongolZ ended their trophy-winning streak, but neither tournament was as big as the Esports World Cup.
In Riyadh, Vitality has looked far more prepared. Right after a thrilling opening match against Liquid, they dismantled TYLOO in the quarter-finals, reminding everyone of their dominant best. ZywOo, ropz, and flameZ have been in peak form, leading their team to success with impact plays. For Vitality, the mission is clear: restore their aura of invincibility.
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TheMongolZ vs Vitality – Semi-final Prediction
TheMongolZ may have shocked Vitality at BLAST Bounty, but this matchup feels different. With higher stakes and sharper preparation, Vitality is unlikely to hold anything back. For TheMongolZ to repeat their success, they’ll need another inspired showing from bLitz and Techno — and a step-up performance from mzinho.
Still, history favors Vitality when the pressure is at its highest. Expect fireworks, but our prediction leans toward Vitality securing a hard-fought victory and booking their spot in the grand final. We expect Vitality to win this match.
Can TheMongolZ repeat their success against the world’s best team, Vitality, or will it be Vitality to show that when it comes to the big stakes, nobody can stop them? We will have to see it this Saturday at 16:45 CET!
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