IEM Cologne quarterfinal betting picks – Friday, August 1

Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne will enter the playoffs on Friday, August 1, with The MongolZ set to face Natus Vincere before MOUZ clash with FURIA Esports. Below you will find our Counter-Strike 2 betting preview and tips for each of the quarterfinals, with odds courtesy of betting sites in United States.

THE MONGOLZ vs NATUS VINCERE

Best Odds: MongolZ -188.68 with BetOnline vs Aurora +137 with BetOnline
When: August 1, 2025 | 15:45 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

The MongolZ and Natus Vincere will lock horns in the first quarterfinal, as the two top 10-ranked squads meet for the fourth time in 2025. With the ledger locked at 2 apiece between them, MongolZ will be quietly confident after a 2-0 win over NaVi at PGL Astana in May.

Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren and co. will enter this series as heavy favorites with esports betting sites, following their strong run at IEM Cologne and their recent runner-up finish at the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

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After a shaky start to IEM Cologne, NaVi won their way through to the playoffs with a 2-0 win over FaZe Clan. However, it seems as though the squad are still finding their footing, and a tough playoff series could find them out.

Outside of their loss to Vitality, The MongolZ have been firing on all cylinders in Cologne, and another 2-0 win is on the cards.

MOUZ vs FURIA ESPORTS

Best Odds: MOUZ -277.78 with BetOnline vs FURIA +200 with SportsBetting.ag
When: August 1, 2025 | 19:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

MOUZ and FURIA Esports will clash in the second quarterfinal in Cologne, with both teams entering the playoffs off the back of polar opposite group stage runs.

MOUZ dominated Team Liquid and NaVi before falling to Team Spirit in the upper bracket final, while FURIA lost to G2 Esports but made a lower bracket run, defeating Astralis, Team Falcons and G2 in a rematch to make the quarters.

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Although MOUZ are heavily favored in the betting odds, this new-and-improved FURIA roster has impressed and will not be a pushover. Expect a three-map thriller.