Counter-Strike 2 EWC grand final tips & best bets — August 24, 2025

The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025 has come down to its final day in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After two weeks of intense play, only The MongolZ and Aurora Gaming remain in contention for the title, while Team Vitality and Team Falcons clash in the third-place playoff.

Check out our free CS2 betting preview and tips for each of the semifinal clashes in Riyadh.

THE MONGOLZ vs AURORA GAMING – Grand Final

Best Odds: MongolZ -250 at BetOnline | Aurora +180 at SportsBetting
When: August 24, 2025 | 10:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

The MongolZ have been the story of the tournament, toppling giants like 3DMAX and Vitality en route to the final. Their aggressive T-side entries and relentless confidence have made them one of the most entertaining teams to watch, and they now stand on the brink of their biggest title yet.

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Aurora Gaming have been just as impressive, knocking out FaZe Clan and Team Falcons in their lower-bracket run before shocking the world with a 2-0 over the Falcons in the semis. Their structured CT play and ability to win clutch rounds gives them a dangerous edge in a long series.

The MongolZ are slight favourites, but Aurora’s form suggests they have the upset potential to push this into all five maps.

TEAM VITALITY vs TEAM FALCONS – Third Place Match

Best Odds: Vitality -285.71 at BetOnline | Falcons +200 at SportsBetting
When: August 24, 2025 | 13:00 AST
Watch Live: Twitch

Team Vitality fell just short in their semifinal against The MongolZ, losing 2-1 despite strong performances from ZywOo and Spinx. They remain one of the most talented rosters in CS2 and will look to finish the event on a high note by securing the bronze medal.

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Team Falcons, the hometown favourites, saw their title run cut short by Aurora in the semifinals. Backed by a passionate Saudi crowd, they’ll be eager to bounce back and prove their progress as a project can translate into podium finishes at major international events.

With both teams stinging from semifinal losses, motivation will be key. At these odds, Falcons present the value play to ride the crowd energy and edge Vitality in a close series.