9z Team Ruins 98% of Pick'Em Predictions With Vitality Upset at IEM Cologne

98%. That's how many Pick'Em brackets 9z Team just destroyed.

The South American squad pulled off a reverse sweep against Team Vitality at IEM Cologne Major 2026. Down 0-1, they came back to win 2-1. Almost nobody saw it coming.

The Upset Nobody Predicted

Vitality entered as heavy favorites. They're one of the best teams in the world. 9z was supposed to be a stepping stone, not a roadblock.

The numbers tell the story. Only 2% of players picking their brackets thought 9z would win this match. Everyone else bet on Vitality.

They all lost.

What This Means for Stage 3

This wasn't just an upset. It was one of the biggest in Stage 3 history. Pick'Em predictions are designed to test your CS knowledge. This match proved that anything can happen at a Major.

9z has now beaten both The MongolZ and Vitality at this tournament. The South American underdogs are playing like a top team.

For everyone who had Vitality advancing? Time to start over on those predictions.