Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has reached the Playoff stage, where the best teams in the world continue to battle for the championship title. The tournament is held in Shanghai and is one of the most important events of the CS2 season.

Currently, the competition has entered its decisive phase, and each match can be crucial. The Mongolz and MOUZ will face off in one of the key matches of this stage, where not only advancement to the next stage is at stake but also the opportunity to cement their status as the strongest on the international stage. The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals, where they will meet their next opponent who has fought through the bracket.

Current Team Form

The Mongolz

The Mongolz are showing excellent form, displaying an impressive series of 13 consecutive wins. On their path to the Play-off Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, the team has not suffered a single loss, confidently advancing through the RMR, Opening Stage, and Elimination Stage. Their confident performances include victories over top teams such as HEROIC, MOUZ, G2, GamerLegion and MIBR. The team's average rating in S-tier tournaments over the past month is 6.4. Moreover, The Mongolz recently won the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, further confirming their high competitiveness.

MOUZ

MOUZ also show stable play, although not as impressive as their opponents. The team went through the RMR with a 3-0 score, but only achieved a 3-2 result in the Elimination Stage. At the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, MOUZ emerged from the group but lost in their first playoff match. Their average rating in S-tier tournaments for the past month is 6.1. In the last five matches, MOUZ secured three victories—against MIBR, 3DMAX and paiN, but fell to FaZe and The Mongolz.

Team Map Pool

The Mongolz

The Mongolz are likely to ban Vertigo, which is traditionally their weakest map. Given their high win rate on Ancient (68%), the team is likely to keep this map for the game. Additional options for selection could be Mirage (win rate 60%) or Anubis (win rate 58%). However, Ancient seems to be the most probable choice, considering their assured performances on this map.

MOUZ

MOUZ will almost certainly exclude Anubis, as they traditionally avoid this map (banned 32 times). The team might choose Nuke (win rate 63%) or Mirage (win rate 53%), relying on the opponent's weaknesses. However, Inferno, on which both MOUZ and The Mongolz have an equally high win rate (67%), may become a compromise option, especially if both teams are ready to showcase their best strategies.

The likely map for the game will be Ancient, considering The Mongolz's preferences, or Inferno, which seems a strong choice for both sides.

Team Head-to-Head

The last encounter between The Mongolz and MOUZ took place just 5 days ago, where The Mongolz emerged victorious. This result can provide an additional psychological advantage for the Mongolian team, as they have already proven their ability to defeat the opponent.

Match Prediction

Given the current form of the teams, The Mongolz's win streak, and their recent victory over MOUZ, the Asian team's chances for success look higher. The Mongolz exhibit stability, and their confident play on the Ancient map could be a key factor in the match.

Prediction: victory in favor of The Mongolz

The playoffs of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will take place from December 12 to 15. It will feature 8 teams that have advanced through the Elimination Stage, competing for the title of the strongest team and a portion of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.