On August 1, 2025, at 13:45 UTC, The MongolZ will face off against Natus Vincere in the playoffs of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025. This best-of-3 series is set to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details about the match, visit here.

Current form of the teams

The MongolZ, currently ranked 4th in the world, have been showcasing a solid form recently. Over the last month, they have a win rate of 67%, and their overall win rate stands at 64%. Despite their recent loss to Vitality in the upper bracket final of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025, The MongolZ have managed impressive victories against Falcons and 3DMAX.

Their earnings over the last six months amount to $444,375, placing them 5th in earnings ranking. Their recent performance in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was commendable, finishing 2nd and earning $170,000. However, their current winstreak is at zero, indicating a need to regain momentum.

Natus Vincere, ranked 8th globally, have been on a positive trajectory with a win streak of two matches. Their recent month win rate is an impressive 75%, and their overall win rate is 69%. In their latest matches, they have secured victories over FaZe and Ninjas in Pyjamas at the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025.

While they faced a setback against MOUZ, their recent form suggests resilience and adaptability. Natus Vincere’s earnings over the past six months total $201,250, ranking them 10th in earnings. Their showing at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 saw them finishing in the 5-8th place bracket.

Teams Map Pool

The map veto process for this match is predicted to be intriguing. The MongolZ are expected to first ban Train, while Natus Vincere will likely ban Dust2. The MongolZ are anticipated to first pick Ancient, a map where they have a strong 65% win rate. Natus Vincere is expected to counter with a first pick of Inferno, where they hold a 73% win rate. The MongolZ might ban Nuke, and Natus Vincere could ban Anubis, leaving Mirage as the decider map. Historically, Mirage has been a contested ground for both teams, with The MongolZ having a slight edge in win rate at 68% compared to Natus Vincere’s 67%.

Head-to-Head

In their recent encounters, The MongolZ have had the upper hand against Natus Vincere, winning three out of their last five meetings. Their most recent victory was a 2-0 sweep in May 2025 (match link). Natus Vincere, however, managed a 2-1 win in March 2025, showcasing their ability to compete fiercely against The MongolZ. Historically, The MongolZ tend to favor maps like Ancient and Mirage, while Natus Vincere often leans towards Inferno and Train. Both teams have shown strategic flexibility in map picks and bans, making their head-to-head matchups unpredictable and exciting.

Prediction

Based on the analysis of recent forms, win rates, and map statistics, The MongolZ are predicted to triumph over Natus Vincere with a scoreline of 2:1. The MongolZ’s strength on maps like Ancient and Mirage, coupled with their recent head-to-head success against Natus Vincere, gives them a slight edge. However, Natus Vincere’s prowess on Inferno and their current win streak cannot be underestimated. Nonetheless, The MongolZ’s overall consistency and higher win probability tilt the scales in their favor for this matchup.

Prediction: The MongolZ 2:1 Natus Vincere

Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 takes place from July 26 to August 3 in Germany, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official link.