On May 9, 2025, at 20:00 CET, FUT Esports will face Team Vitality in the lower bracket of the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs. This best-of-three series is crucial for both teams as they fight to stay in the tournament and keep their hopes alive for a slot at Masters Toronto 2025 and EWC 2025. We’ve analyzed the teams’ statistics and current form to make a prediction for the match outcome. Match details can be found here.
Current form of the teams
FUT Esports enters this match with a mixed track record. Despite last year’s results placing them among the world’s competitive teams, their recent performances have been inconsistent. At VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1, they secured only three wins out of six matches. In their last five games, FUT Esports suffered defeats against Fnatic, BBL Esports, and Team Liquid, while claiming victories over Karmine Corp and Gentle Mates — teams that are currently considered unstable within the European region.
On the other hand, Team Vitality has shown slightly better results in recent months, with a 33% win rate in April. Over the past six months, they have achieved a 62% win rate, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure. Financially, they have earned $35,000, placing them 12th in the earnings rankings. In recent matches, Team Vitality suffered defeats against Europe’s top teams — Team Heretics, Fnatic, and NAVI — but secured wins over Apeks and GIANTX during the group stage, which earned them a spot in the lower bracket of the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
Historically, these teams have faced each other several times, but with their current rosters, they’ve only met once. In the last five encounters, Team Vitality has won twice — including a recent 2:0 victory on January 29, 2025. At the moment, Team Vitality appears to be the more competitive team compared to FUT Esports, who missed out on Masters Bangkok 2025.
Match prediction
Considering the current form and historical data, Team Vitality is slightly favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2-1. Their superior win rate over the last six months and higher financial earnings position them as the more stable team. However, FUT Esports has the potential to upset, especially if they can recapture the form that led to their previous victories against Vitality.
Prediction: FUT Esports 1:2 Team Vitality
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VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 takes place from March 26 to May 18 in LAN-format at Riot Games Arena in Berlin. Twelve VCT EMEA partner teams will compete for 3 invitations to Masters Toronto, as well as EMEA Points, which are required to qualify for future World Championships.
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