Team Vitality vs FURIA IEM Chengdu 2025 final: Best odds, picks
IEM Chengdu 2025 will wrap up with a grand final that could go either way, and for bettors looking to make this tough call, we’ve got the best odds and picks for Team Vitality vs FURIA.
| Match | Team Vitality vs FURIA |
|---|---|
| Start time | November 9, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET |
| Our pick | Team Vitality to win 3–1 @ 2.10 odds |
| Betting favorite | Team Vitality |
IEM Chengdu 2025 has been packed full of surprises, as several dark horses broke expectations and left bettors reeling. Despite it all, the grand final shaped up exactly by the book, featuring the top two teams in the world according to Valve’s official CS2 rankings. Both Vitality and FURIA have displayed solid form on their road to the grand finals, making the final a down-to-the-wire battle that could swing either way.
Match overview
- Tournament: IEM Chengdu 2025
- Stage: final
- Game: Counter-Strike 2
- Format: Best-of-three
Betting tip: FURIA’s lone loss to MOUZ in the group stage briefly dented their reputation as the world’s best CS2 teams, tilting the odds against them in the FURIA vs Falcons semifinals. Yet their comeback proved they’re still a dangerous threat heading into the finals. On the other hand, Team Vitality’s consistent showing at S-tier events gives bettors plenty of reason to back them despite FURIA’s strong ranking in 2025. It’s likely to be a close series, but Team Vitality are expected to lift the trophy after conceding at least one map.
Our Team Vitality vs FURIA pick: Total maps to be over 3.5 @ 1.30 odds.
Team Vitality vs FURIA match analysis
FURIA and Team Vitality currently hold the top two spots in the world rankings, with stats showing how closely they match in firepower, performance, and leadership. Both teams are led by veteran captains in Dan “apEX” Madesclaire for Vitality and Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo for FURIA, respectively. Each brings years of tournament experience, leaving almost no clear edge as they head into the finals.
Team FURIA players. Image credits @ FURIA on X.
But Vitality’s semifinal matchup was noticeably tougher than FURIA’s. The squad faced MOUZ, the only team that had previously pushed them into the lower bracket. Coincidentally, MOUZ was also the team responsible for sending FURIA down that same path. With Vitality managing to overcome MOUZ in the semifinals, it serves as a strong indicator that this team is perfectly capable of beating FURIA in the finals and making good on their status as the event’s safe pick, as was noted in our IEM Chengdu betting guide.
Team Vitality will be counting on star players Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and Robin “ropz” Kool, both of whom posted an impressive 1.4 rating in the semifinals. On the other side, FURIA looked equally sharp in the fragging department, with Yuri “yuurih” Santos and Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis leading the charge for the Brazilian side. Both teams secured their semifinal wins through stellar rifle play, so this final may come down to who calls the shots better. In that department, Dan “apEX” Madesclaire has repeatedly proven his leadership at large-scale finals in recent months and years.
It’s safe to say that the clash between FURIA and Team Vitality will come down to map picks and composure under pressure. Statistically, Vitality performs best when the majority of maps fall within their preferred pool. If this side plays their vetoes wisely, they could secure the win despite the nearly even odds.
Key stats
| Stats | Team Vitality | FURIA | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map win rate | 74% | 70% | Team Vitality |
| Opening kills | 54.1% | 56.8% | FURIA |
| Pistol round winrate | 54% | 49% | Team Vitality |
Team Vitality vs FURIA betting odds snapshot
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Vitality to win | 1.52 |
| FURIA to win | 2.35 |
| Total maps under 3.5 | 3.20 |
CS2 betting odds as of November 9, 5:12 p.m. ET, via Stake.
Team Vitality vs FURIA picks & predictions
Both teams are expected to push the series to its limit, refusing to give an inch until the final round. Team Vitality’s coordination and winning experience in recent years should give them the edge, allowing them to close out a hard-fought victory. FURIA will put up a strong fight and likely take at least one map before Vitality secures the championship trophy.
There’s no truly risky pick for this final, but Vitality remains the safest choice for bettors.
Team Vitality vs FURIA prediction
Our Team Vitality vs FURIA prediction: Team Vitality to win 3–1 @ 2.10 odds at Stake.
Featured image credit: Team Vitality
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