The MongolZ and MOUZ will face each other on November 8 at 08:30 CET in the Grand Final of IEM Beijing 2026. The championship will be decided in a Bo5 series, with MOUZ entering as favorites after winning all five matches in Beijing without dropping a map. The European team currently lead the Valve Regional Standings, while The MongolZ occupy eighth place.
Both teams secured 2:0 victories in their semifinals, with The MongolZ eliminating Natus Vincere and MOUZ defeating BETBOOM. Their most recent head-to-head meeting ended in a 2:0 victory for MOUZ at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026.
TOURNAMENT CONTEXT
IEM Beijing 2026 takes place in China from November 2 to 8, featuring 16 teams competing for $1,250,000 in total winnings. The tournament began with two double-elimination groups, followed by a six-team playoff bracket. The Grand Final will be played as a Bo5 at Wukesong Arena in Beijing.
Both finalists advanced directly to the semifinals after winning their respective groups. The MongolZ defeated FURIA 2:1 to finish first in Group A, while MOUZ secured the top position in Group B after beating PARIVISION 2:0.
MOUZ are looking to convert another consistent playoff run into a trophy, while The MongolZ have an opportunity to secure another international title with their updated lineup.
HEAD-TO-HEAD — MOUZ HAVE THE ADVANTAGE
MOUZ have won three of their four meetings against The MongolZ in 2026. Their latest encounter took place on October 26 at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, where the European team secured a 2:0 victory.
The last four meetings:
- October 26, PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 — MOUZ 2:0 The MongolZ (Nuke 13:11, Mirage 13:9)
- March 19, BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 — The MongolZ 2:0 MOUZ (Nuke 13:11, Inferno 13:3)
- March 8, ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 — MOUZ 2:0 The MongolZ (Ancient 13:1, Overpass 13:11)
- February 22, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — MOUZ 2:0 The MongolZ (Mirage 13:6, Inferno 13:10)
The Bucharest match is particularly relevant because both teams played with their current lineups. Oldřich “PR” Nový was the main individual standout for MOUZ, finishing the series with a 1.53 Rating 3.0 and 100.4 ADR.
However, the earlier encounters involved different roster combinations, making them less representative of the current matchup. The MongolZ have improved their form since Bucharest and will enter the final on a four-match winning streak.
CURRENT FORM
The MongolZ — four consecutive victories
The MongolZ enter the Grand Final after defeating NAVI 2:0 in the semifinals. The team won Cache 13:10 before recovering from a 5:7 halftime deficit on Inferno to secure a 13:11 victory. Earlier in the tournament, they defeated FURIA 2:1, HEROIC 2:0 and Legacy 2:1.
Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren was the highest-rated player against NAVI with a 1.49 rating and 96.2 ADR. His performance demonstrated the individual potential of the Mongolian captain, who has also taken responsibility for leading the team through its recent roster changes.
Over the last three months, Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch has been the strongest statistical performer for The MongolZ with a 1.15 Rating 3.0. Techno has averaged 1.02, while bLitz has recorded 1.09. Their performances will be important against a MOUZ lineup that has shown strong individual consistency in Beijing.
MOUZ — five consecutive victories without dropping a map
MOUZ arrive in the Grand Final after defeating BETBOOM 2:0 in the semifinals, winning Ancient 13:7 and Mirage 13:8. The team have also beaten PARIVISION, BETBOOM and TYLOO without dropping a map during the group stage.
The European roster have won ten consecutive maps at IEM Beijing, making them the only finalist to reach the championship match without losing a map.
Dorian “xertioN” Berman delivered the strongest individual performance in the semifinal with a 1.67 rating and 111.0 ADR. PR also contributed with a 1.43 rating, while Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás and Lotan “Spinx” Giladi have maintained strong performances throughout the tournament.
Over the last three months, Spinx has averaged a 1.15 rating, followed by xertioN with 1.12 and torzsi with 1.10. At IEM Beijing, torzsi and Spinx have been particularly effective, recording tournament ratings of 1.36 and 1.33, respectively.
MAP POOL & VETO
Statistics over the last three months (The MongolZ | MOUZ):
- Cache — 33% (6 maps) | 44% (9 maps)
- Dust2 — 71% (7 maps) | 58% (12 maps)
- Mirage — 50% (10 maps) | 84% (19 maps)
- Inferno — 50% (14 maps) | 78% (9 maps)
- Nuke — 60% (5 maps) | 69% (13 maps)
- Ancient — 100% (6 maps) | 60% (10 maps)
- Anubis — no maps played | no maps played
The statistics show significant differences between the teams. MOUZ have clear advantages on Mirage and Inferno, while The MongolZ have been particularly successful on Ancient and Dust2.
Expected veto:
The Bo5 format means only two maps will be removed, leaving five maps available for the series.
Both teams have consistently avoided Anubis over the last three months, with MOUZ banning it in every recorded first-ban situation. The MongolZ have also removed Anubis frequently, making the opening veto particularly important.
According to one of the HLTV veto simulations, The MongolZ could remove Cache, with MOUZ responding by banning Anubis. This would leave Ancient, Dust2, Mirage, Inferno and Nuke available.
Likely maps:
- The MongolZ pick Inferno — the team’s most frequently selected map, although MOUZ have a 78% win rate compared with 50% for The MongolZ.
- MOUZ pick Mirage — a strong option for the European team, who have won 84% of their 19 recent games on the map.
- The MongolZ pick Dust2 — the Mongolian roster hold a 71% win rate compared with 58% for MOUZ.
- MOUZ pick Nuke — both teams have competitive statistics, but MOUZ lead with 69% against 60%.
- Ancient remains the possible fifth map — The MongolZ have won all six recent matches on Ancient, while MOUZ have a 60% win rate.
This sequence is a statistical projection rather than a confirmed veto. Ancient could become a particularly important map if the series reaches a fifth game, while Mirage represents one of the clearest advantages for MOUZ.
KEY DUELS
- 910 vs torzsi — the main AWP matchup. 910 holds a 1.15 rating over the last three months compared with 1.10 for torzsi. However, the MOUZ sniper has performed better at IEM Beijing, averaging a 1.36 rating compared with 1.16 for 910. Their ability to create opening advantages will be important, particularly on Dust2 and Nuke.
- bLitz vs xertioN — a battle between two captains who contribute through both leadership and individual performance. bLitz recorded a 1.49 rating against NAVI, while xertioN finished the BETBOOM semifinal with a 1.67 rating. Both players have demonstrated the ability to influence rounds through aggressive decisions and individual plays.
- Techno vs Spinx — a matchup between two important riflers. Spinx holds a 1.15 rating over the last three months compared with 1.02 for Techno. However, Techno has improved his performances in Beijing, recording a 1.19 tournament rating. His ability to maintain this level could help The MongolZ challenge the stronger statistical balance of MOUZ.
PREDICTION
The MongolZ have several arguments in their favor. The team have won four consecutive matches, eliminated NAVI without dropping a map and demonstrated improved coordination with nin9 in the lineup. Ancient and Dust2 provide opportunities to challenge MOUZ, particularly if 910 and bLitz maintain their recent form.
However, MOUZ have been the more consistent team throughout IEM Beijing. Their ten-map winning streak, stronger results on Mirage and Inferno, and victory over The MongolZ at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 give them a clear advantage heading into the Grand Final.
The Bo5 format also favors MOUZ because of their stronger results across a wider selection of maps. The MongolZ may secure a victory on Dust2 or Ancient, but they will need to improve their performances on Mirage and Inferno to win the series.
MOUZ enter as favorites and should have enough individual quality and map pool depth to secure the championship, although The MongolZ have the potential to make the final competitive.
Projected result: The MongolZ 1:3 MOUZ
