Will Vitality Beat FaZe on ESL Pro League Season 22?

Vitality and FaZe meet again in the ESL Pro League Season 22 semi-finals, with both squads entering from powerful quarter-final wins. Vitality edged out FURIA 2–1 in a close series, while FaZe dismantled Spirit 2–0 with confident map control. This is a rematch of their last encounter at BLAST Open London 2025, where Vitality took a narrow 2–1 victory. The stakes are higher this time: a grand final ticket in Stockholm and a shot at $170,000 in prize money

EPL S22 Schedule: DAY 12

The semi-finals of ESL Pro League Season 22 take place in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 11, 2025. Both matches begin at 20:00 local time, followed by the grand final on October 12. (video space)

In the ESL Pro League Season 22 schedule, we see MOUZ vs Falcons and Vitality vs Faze are set to play!

ESL Pro League Season 22 Semi-Finals Team Review

Team Vitality enters the match as the world’s No. 2-ranked team. Under coach Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam, their European core (ZywOo, apEX, flameZ, mezii, Spinx) has regained consistency after an early stumble against Gentle Mates in the group stage. With a 72.7% win rate over the past three months and four consecutive victories, Vitality looks in control. ZywOo remains the team’s key weapon — his clutch rate and first-kill success are among the best in EPL S22.

FaZe Clan climbed back into form after a shaky start to 2025. The European mix led by karrigan and coached by NEO is ranked #14 worldwide but has performed above that level this event. Their 2–0 sweep over Spirit displayed a clean, tactical FaZe, driven by broky’s AWP precision and frozen’s confident rifling. Their current four-win streak suggests a stable lineup ready to test the elite once again.

Vitality vs FaZe Close View

Both teams are familiar with each other’s setups, and their map pool overlaps on Inferno and Mirage. Vitality tends to ban Ancient, while FaZe avoids Vertigo. The balance of firepower and map control points slightly toward Vitality, but FaZe’s unpredictable plays can disrupt even the most prepared opponents.

Here’s the comparison of Vitality’s and Faze’s past matches. In the previous prediction, we compared Vitality and FURIA to determine the advantage on the Vitality side.

At EPL S22 results, Vitality’s previous results show a trend: they tend to win long series with map trades, while FaZe shines in faster 2–0s. ZywOo vs broky remains the highlight duel, likely defining who gains momentum across early halves.

Twistzz's stats after FaZe - Spirit match

EPL S22 Quarter-Finals Recap

Yesterday’s ESL Pro League Season 22 quarter-finals delivered predictable but exciting results. Vitality fought off FURIA 2–1 after the Brazilians stole a map with aggressive CT-side reads, but apEX’s leadership and mezii’s anchor work stabilized the third map. FaZe dominated Spirit 2–0, punishing every rotation and controlling the economy throughout both maps. MOUZ edged NAVI 2–1, and Falcons took down 3DMAX 2–1, setting up a potential MOUZ–Falcons undercard final depending on today’s outcomes.

Verdict

Despite low odds on FaZe, they showed a good game against Spirit, beating them 2-0. It's not the argument that FaZe is able to overcome Vitality, but it seems we will spectate a competitive fight with a strong shape on both sides!

Vitality enters as the clear favorite with odds around 1.34, while FaZe stands at 3.22, according to HLTV. The European roster’s structure, recent win streak, and individual stability give them an estimated 65–70% chance of winning the semi-final. FaZe can still pull off a surprise if Twistzz and frozen find early momentum, but overall, the edge belongs to Vitality. Expect a 2–1 result in favor of apEX’s squad — another confident step toward the ESL Pro League Season 22 grand final.