On August 1, 2025, at 20:00 CEST, Team Vitality will face Team Heretics in the Alpha group of the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 tournament. This best-of-three series is part of the group stage of the event. We have analyzed the statistics and current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match result. You can view the match details here.

Current form of the teams

Team Vitality have recently shown inconsistent performance, starting from the moment the club decided to make roster changes. Their world ranking indicates they belong among the competitive teams on the global stage, with an overall win rate of 52% this year. However, over the past six months, their rate has slightly declined to 47%. In the past month, there has been a slight improvement with a 50% win rate. Vitality’s current form is mixed: they are on a one-match winning streak after a recent victory against FUT Esports. Over the past six months, the team has earned $35,000, placing them 19th in prize money rankings. In their last five matches, Vitality secured two wins, including one against GIANTX, to whom they also lost, along with defeats to Gentle Mates and FUT Esports.

Team Heretics, on the other hand, are riding a wave of success with an impressive seven-match winning streak. Their overall win rate stands at 58%, with a notable increase to 69% over the past year and an outstanding 88% in the past month. Heretics have dominated their recent matches, including a crucial victory in the grand final of the Esports World Cup 2025 against Fnatic, where they claimed first place and secured a substantial $500,000 prize. Among their recent victories are triumphs over Gentle Mates and BBL Esports.

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head history between Team Vitality and Team Heretics reflects a tense rivalry. In their last five encounters, Team Vitality claimed four victories, showcasing their historical advantage. However, in the most recent match on April 10, 2025, Team Heretics won with a 2:0 scoreline.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical analysis, Team Heretics are the favorites for this match with a predicted score of 2:0. Their recent results and impressive winning streak, combined with strategic depth, give them the status of the top team in the EMEA region, while Team Vitality currently appear highly questionable.

Prediction: Team Vitality 0:2 Team Heretics

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 takes place from July 16 to August 31 in Germany, with a prize pool of $250,000 and 2 slots for Champions 2025. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament on the page.