The quarterfinal match between FURIA and Vitality at ESL Pro League Season 22 promises to be a true test for both teams. The Brazilians come into this clash in solid form after a confident showing in the earlier stages, while the European powerhouse Vitality aims to reaffirm its status as a favorite and take another step toward yet another major final. The encounter is expected to be intense — a collision of contrasting styles that could deliver one of the most exciting series of the tournament.
How the Bookmakers See It: Vitality Are the Favorites
Bookmakers consider Vitality the clear favorite, viewing them as the more stable and balanced team. The European lineup boasts strong individual form, excellent adaptability, and a deeper map pool — a crucial advantage in a best-of-three format. FURIA, however, are seen as a dangerous opponent capable of causing trouble through their aggressive style and emotional play. Still, overall analysis points to Vitality having the better chances to secure victory and advance further in the bracket.
Current Form of FURIA: What to Expect from the FURIA
FURIA continue to show consistent form on the CS2 stage. Over the last three months, the team has played 76 maps, winning 48 of them — a solid 63% win rate. In September and October, the squad competed in ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 1, finishing between 6th–8th place, showing they can compete against top European sides.
- FURIA lineup: yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR
In their last five matches, FURIA went 4–1, defeating Aurora, Inner Circle, 3DMAX, and B8, with their only loss coming against G2. The team looks composed, well-coordinated, and motivated to fight deep into the playoffs.
Current Form of Vitality: What to Expect from Vitality
Vitality also enter this match in strong form. Over the past three months, the team has played 50 maps, winning 34 (a 68% win rate). In September, they reached the final of BLAST Open London 2025, narrowly missing out on the trophy. Now, they’ve already secured a quarterfinal spot in the ESL Pro League.
- Vitality lineup: apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz
In their last five matches, the “Bees” have won three — against G2, HOTU, and GamerLegion — while suffering two defeats, to Gentle Mates and again to G2. These results show that Vitality occasionally struggle against well-prepared teams, yet they remain one of the most dangerous squads thanks to their individual brilliance and tournament experience.
FURIA’s Map Pool
FURIA, like most teams, usually starts by banning Ancient, their weakest map. Their likely first pick is Inferno, where they boast a 70% win rate. On this map, FURIA play their signature aggressive style — pushing, taking early control, and forcing opponents out of their comfort zone.
In the second ban phase, FURIA will probably remove Overpass, one of Vitality’s strongest maps. If the series goes the distance, they may also consider Mirage or Train, maps where they’ve shown solid performances and tactical variety.
Vitality’s Map Pool
Vitality also tend to ban Ancient first, so the opening bans are expected to mirror each other. For their pick, the European side will most likely choose Dust2, their best-performing map with an 88% win rate. This is where Vitality fully unleash their firepower — ZywOo and flameZ shine in open duels and execute control-heavy strategies to perfection.
In the second ban phase, Vitality are expected to remove Train, preventing FURIA from utilizing one of their comfort maps. That leaves Nuke as the probable decider, a map where both teams feel confident, but Vitality have a slight edge in consistency and experience against elite opponents.
Head-to-Head Record
FURIA and Vitality haven’t faced each other in the past six months, which adds an extra layer of intrigue. Neither side has recent official data on the opponent’s current CS2 form, making the early rounds especially unpredictable. The outcome will likely depend on who adapts faster to the opponent’s tempo and strategy.
Match Prediction: FURIA vs Vitality — Battle for the Semifinals ESL Pro League S22
This matchup promises intensity and excitement. Both teams have been performing well and have overlapping map strengths. However, Vitality appear slightly more stable against top-tier opposition and possess a deeper, more flexible map pool, led by the world-class duo ZywOo and flameZ.
FURIA have the tools to take a map — especially on Inferno or Mirage — but if the series reaches Nuke, the advantage should swing toward Vitality.
Prediction: Vitality win 2–1.
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