Our second Quarterfinal of the StarLadder Major 2025 was a brutal display of championship-level Counter-Strike. Team Vitality crushed the Mongolians in convincive 2-0 sweep.
Match Summary:
Final Score: Vitality won 2-0 (13-5 Mirage, 13-4 Dust2) This was clean thing all the way. The picture was simple: ZywOo was in arguably his finest Major form. He finished the two-map series with a staggering 2.18 HLTV Rating 3.0. On Mirage, he fired away with an almost unbelievable 2.47 Rating and went 15-1 on the T-Side, effectively ending the map single-handedly
The MongolZ's Disappointment: The Mongolian squad, who impressed by reaching the playoffs with a stand-in, failed to replicate their Stage 3 momentum. Their star-rifler, mzinho, put up a fight, but without consistent output from the rest of the team, the lack of depth and tactical structure against a top-tier opponent proved fatal. Controlez was the weakest link as we were afraid.
CS2Bet.io Betting Thoughts
Team Vitality marched confidently to a semi-final clash against Team Spirit. The match will feature the two most dominant players on the planet —ZywOo and donk.
Vitality in the Semis
Betting Angle: Peak Form & Consistency. Vitality’s performance suggests they have recaptured their championship-winning structure from the BLAST Austin Major. Their ability to dismantle The MongolZ's map pick and win key clutch rounds shows their level right now.
Next Match Outlook: They now face Spirit, who are in hot run too. Vitality's experience and ZywOo’s current form make them slight favorites, but the raw firepower of Spirit's donk and the surprise element of zweih (who achieved an ace in the Falcons match) makes this a very tight contest.
Tip: Look for Vitality to win the series, but expect a high-round count, potentially leading to Over 2.5 Maps due to the sheer skill and aggression on both sides.
The MongolZ (Eliminated)
Year-End Verdict: The MongolZ end their 2025 season with a commendable Top 8 finish at the Major. For an Asian team, especially one with a stand-in, this is a great.
Roster Uncertainty: Will Senzu come back, or what is happening in Mongolia?'
Stay tuned for the Starladder Major Semi-Final Betting Picks