Virtus.pro vs The MongolZ Prediction: Tough Challenge for the Bears

Prediction for the Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2024 match, which will take place on October 7th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Virtus.pro is going through a rough patch in CS:GO. It's been a slow rebuilding process, and the team is still struggling to find its footing on servers and tournaments. The Bears are performing very inconsistently, which is affecting the final results. It's been a long time since the organization has received so many 13-16 places.

It's also frustrating that Virtus.pro can't handle tier-2 teams. Over the past few months, the Bears have lost a lot of winnable matches against teams like FURIA Esports, Heroic, Team Falcons, and paIN Gaming. Previously, James' team would easily get the better of these opponents, but now they are experiencing problems. Virtus.pro struggles with the distribution of roles on the maps and the transition to the method style of play. It's proving difficult for Jame to play fast rounds and make the right calls. FL1T is still looking for his feet in the new Virtus.pro system and is no longer the team's first choice. The change at electroNic impacted more than just the game – it also affected morale within the team. We've been hearing from people at the tournaments that there's a lot going on with the Bears. There's some friction with the coach, some banter within the squad, and it seems like there are some morale issues. It looks like the team will go through some big changes pretty soon.

A trip to Rio could be a chance to rebuild in terms of results and in front of fans waiting for success. In any case, the Bears need to gain some positive experience before the start of RMR in Shanghai. Virtus.pro is going through a rough patch, but the players are talented and experienced. If they can learn from their mistakes after ESL Pro League Season 20, they can return to their best.

It's no longer seen as a disadvantage for Mongols to be in the CS2 community. In 2024, the team won YaLLa Compass 2024, attended more tier-1 tournaments, and received an invitational based on ESL rankings in Rio. This is a historic achievement for Asian teams, and it's well-deserved. The MongolZ often puts top teams on the back foot, and in the summer, it was in the top 10 of HLTV. Their potential is a reason for hope and excitement.

The team has slipped a little in the rankings, but is still well placed, just outside the top 10. The MongolZ has one of the youngest CS2 squads around – the average age is just 20 years old. This youth brings with it a lot of potential. The team has already demonstrated its ability to compete at the European level. Senzu and 910 are both very reliable and efficient, while blitZ is especially productive when it comes to high-pressure situations. The Mongolians play with a lot of aggression, aiming to play fast rounds in attack. They're not afraid to play against any opponents and don't seem to get excited on the server.

The MongolZ's recent results have been up and down. They came in 9th-12th at IEM Cologne 2024 and ESL Pro League Season 20 but lost out in a close contest at both events. MongolZ gave Team Spirit a run for their money on two occasions at these events, and they played very well with other teams.

Bookmakers don't think there's an obvious favorite in this match. It's hard to predict who'll win because Virtus.pro is very unstable now, and the MongolZ have never beaten the Bears. This uncertainty adds an element of intrigue to the match. We'll wait for a tough encounter and see what happens in the final rounds.