The group stage of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 continues with a high-profile clash between Vitality and TYLOO. The European powerhouse enters this match after a string of successful tournaments, aiming to secure the top spot in the group from the very first game. For TYLOO, it’s a valuable opportunity to test their strength against one of the best teams in the world and prove that the Asian scene can compete with the global elite. This matchup promises to showcase the difference in both level and style of play.
Bookmakers’ View: Vitality as Clear Favorites
Bookmakers unanimously consider Vitality the undisputed favorite. The French squad is in peak form, showing consistent results against opponents of all calibers and combining high individual skill with strong team coordination. TYLOO, on the other hand, have struggled with inconsistency and lack the same level of experience and execution. Given the previous head-to-head meeting, current form, and map pool depth, bookmakers expect a confident Vitality win with minimal chance of an upset.
Vitality’s Current Form: What to Expect
Vitality come into this match in excellent shape. Over the past three months, they have played 68 maps and won 44 — a top-3 world-level consistency. In August, they dominated ESL Pro League Season 22, claiming the title, and also finished second at IEM Chengdu 2025, losing only in the grand final.
- Vitality roster: apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz
Their recent results highlight strong momentum, with wins over MOUZ, Astralis, G2, and Lynn Vision, and their only loss coming to FURIA. The team demonstrates flexibility in map choices and stability on both T and CT sides, making them overwhelming favorites ahead of this duel.
TYLOO’s Current Form: What to Expect
For TYLOO, this season has been a challenging one. In the past three months, they have won only 13 of 36 maps, signaling a lack of stability. At CS Asia Championships 2025, they placed 9–12th, and at IEM Chengdu 2025, they failed to advance from the group stage (13–16th place).
- TYLOO roster: Attacker, JamYoung, Moseyuh, Mercury, Jee
Out of their last five matches, TYLOO managed only one victory — against Fluxo — while suffering defeats from paiN, Falcons, FaZe, and fnatic. Although the team shows flashes of individual brilliance, their lack of experience on the international stage remains a key weakness.
Vitality’s Map Pool
Vitality typically avoid Ancient, which they frequently ban first. Their strongest map is Dust2, boasting a 91% win rate and a six-game winning streak. They are also formidable on Inferno (69% win rate) and Nuke (67%). Given TYLOO’s struggles on both Inferno and Nuke, Vitality will likely exploit that weakness and pick one of those maps. Expect Vitality to ban Ancient and choose Inferno as their map pick.
TYLOO’s Map Pool
TYLOO traditionally remove Dust2, a logical choice against Vitality’s dominance there. Their most solid map is Overpass, where they maintain a 60% win rate — a likely pick if they aim to control tempo and rely on structured defense. In the second ban phase, TYLOO will probably eliminate Nuke to avoid a repeat of their previous loss. If the match goes to a decider, Mirage is expected, as it suits both teams and promises the most balanced gameplay.
Head-to-Head Record
In the past six months, the teams have met only once — at the Esports World Cup 2025, where Vitality easily defeated TYLOO 2-0. The match ended 13:8 on Nuke and 13:4 on Inferno. That series highlighted the massive skill gap between the teams: Vitality controlled the pace, won key clutches, and completely neutralized TYLOO’s aggressive playstyle.
Match Prediction – BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2: Vitality vs TYLOO
Vitality enter this matchup as absolute favorites. Their form, experience, and map pool depth far exceed TYLOO’s current level. Even if Vitality experiment with maps or tactics, the French squad should have no trouble closing out the series quickly. Expect Vitality to win convincingly, most likely on Inferno and Mirage. TYLOO may put up some resistance early on, but Vitality’s superior skill and coordination should secure them an easy win.
Prediction: Vitality to win 2–0.
