Vitality advanced to the BLAST Open Porto semi-finals by beating FURIA in a three-map series, taking the deciding Dust2 map after dropping Nuke and winning Cache.

Lineups listed show FURIA with FalleN, YEKINDAR, yuurih, KSCERATO, GU and MO against Vitality’s apEX, ropz, ZywOo, mezii, and flameZ, though rosters can include inactive or stand-ins and may not reflect the starting five.

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ZywOo posted a standout 1.72 rating across the series, fueling Vitality’s comeback on Cache and their overall win.

In form and head-to-head terms, FURIA currently has 0 wins and 1 loss in recent play, while Vitality is undefeated in their last two games.

On Map 3, Betway lists Vitality at 1.55 and FURIA at 2.30 to win, reflecting Vitality’s favored status for the decider.

Overall, Vitality shows stronger recent form and is favored for Map 3, while Map 2 betting tilts slightly toward FURIA.

For Map 2, Betway has FURIA at 1.73 and Vitality at 2.00, indicating a closer balance between the teams.

jL played a pivotal role, including a decisive 1v2 clutch on Cache, as Vitality looked toward a semi-final vs. MOUZ amid his substitute history.

Vitality’s semi-final opponent is MOUZ, with the match set for 19:30 on September 5, 2026, as they pursue a deeper run in the tournament.

apEX admitted a rough T-side on Nuke but noted momentum shifts, with Vitality gaining form on subsequent maps to close Dust2 in their favor.

Vitality stretched a five-map Dust2 win streak at BLAST Porto, with jL contributing in three of those wins and underscoring their prowess on that map.