What to Bet in CS2 on July 26? Top 5 Best Bets Known Only to Pros
The main stage of IEM Cologne 2025 for CS2 kicks off on July 26. We've analyzed the rosters, map win rates, and recent head-to-head matches to highlight the 5 best bets of the day.
Vitality will defeat Astralis 2-1 (odds 3.10)
Vitality is still on a winning streak from 7 consecutive tier-1 tournaments and is currently the best team in 2025. Astralis , though not the favorites, have strengthened with the addition of HooXi . They consistently win maps on Inferno (71%) and Nuke (75%). Formally, Astralis could snag a map, especially if Vitality gives up Mirage or Inferno, but over the long run, Vitality looks stronger. The most likely scenario is a 2:1 victory for Vitality .
FaZe to win against NAVI (odds 2.20)
NAVI will debut with a new lineup, and makazze might experience stress. FaZe, on the other hand, have gained good momentum, winning their first two matches in Stage 1, and overall, the team looks solid. Considering these factors, FaZe should defeat NAVI, possibly even 2:0.
FURIA Esports to win against G2 (odds 2.00)
G2 are debuting with a new roster, and their playstyle and maps are unknown. FURIA Esports are showing steady growth: victories over Astralis , SAW , and FlyQuest, along with a high win rate on Nuke (71%) and Train (89%). Under the current conditions, betting on FURIA Esports seems justified.
Ninjas in Pyjamas to win against aurora (odds 2.05)
aurora will compete with a substitute; instead of XANTARES , xfl0ud will play in the tournament, which will significantly impact aurora . NIP, though not without issues, appear more organized: recent wins over Heroic and 3DMAX , a confident win rate on Nuke (86%), and stable play on Ancient. This creates good chances for Ninjas in Pyjamas .
The MongolZ to defeat 3DMAX 2-1 (odds 2.90)
The MongolZ is a team with a high peak level but prone to instability on individual maps. They have victories over FaZe, G2, and pain , but also losses to Vitality and NIP. 3DMAX is not impressive, but they can put up a fight on certain maps: their stats on Ancient (67%) and Mirage (67%) are comparable to MongolZ. Most likely, 3DMAX will be able to take one map due to recent games, but over the long run, MongolZ will leverage their advantage in individual skill.
Remember the responsibility: bets should be reasoned, not emotional. And remember: the winner is not the one who knows all the odds, but the one who knows how to interpret them correctly.
