BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 1: Talents Reveal Their Pick’em Predictions

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The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 1 is set to deliver thrilling Counter-Strike 2 action, and 20 expert analysts have shared their Pick'em predictions for which teams will dominate, advance to the Stage 2, or face early elimination. Each expert brings a unique perspective, highlighting different teams as favorites or underdogs. Below is a detailed look at their predictions, emphasizing their distinct viewpoints.

ashhh

Prediction: HEROIC and TYLOO to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, Legacy, Lynn Vision, and B8 to advance; Chinggis Warriors and NRG to go 0:3.

Ashley "ashhh" Battye is all-in on HEROIC’s firepower and TYLOO’s rising star status, predicting both will crush their matches with 3:0 records. He sees Complexity and BetBoom as safe bets to advance, but his inclusion of Lynn Vision and Legacy shows a bold belief in underdog potential.

austin

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; FlyQuest, BetBoom, OG, Wildcard, TYLOO, and B8 to advance; Chinggis Warriors and NRG to go 0:3.

Austin "Austin" Meadows highlights Complexity’s consistency alongside HEROIC for 3:0 sweeps, emphasizing their strategic depth. By contrast, he predicts Chinggis Warriors and NRG will falter, lacking the firepower to compete in Stage 1’s intense environment.

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James Banks

Prediction: HEROIC and B8 to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, Wildcard, Nemiga, and TYLOO to advance; Chinggis Warriors and NRG to go 0:3.

James Banks takes a chance on B8 for a perfect 3:0 run, a unique pick that underscores their recent form. He trusts Nemiga’s underdog grit to push them into the Stage 2 alongside powerhouses like Complexity and TYLOO.

boltz

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; TYLOO, BetBoom, Imperial, Wildcard, FlyQuest, and B8 to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Metizport to go 0:3.

Ricardo "boltz" Prass pairs HEROIC with Complexity for flawless 3:0 starts, citing their strong rosters. His inclusion of Imperial among advancing teams is a standout choice, showing faith in their potential upset.

ceh9

Prediction: HEROIC and B8 to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, Metizport, Wildcard, and FlyQuest to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Legacy to go 0:3.

Arsenii "ceh9" Trynozhenko’s faith in B8 for a 3:0 run highlights theirorigin. He uniquely picks Metizport to advance, betting on their dark-horse potential, while also backing FlyQuest and Wildcard.

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fer

Prediction: HEROIC and FlyQuest to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, Imperial, Wildcard, Legacy, and B8 to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Metizport to go 0:3.

Fernando "fer" Alvarenga’s bold pick of FlyQuest for a 3:0 record stands out. He sees Legacy as a surprise Stage 2 contender, a risky but intriguing choice.

fl0m

Prediction: HEROIC and B8 to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, TYLOO, Wildcard, and Nemiga to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo to go 0:3.

Erik "fl0m" Flom’s confidence in B8 for a 3:0 sweep emphasizes their potential. His pick of Nemiga to advance shows belief in their ability to upset bigger names.

dusT

Prediction: HEROIC and TYLOO to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, B8, Wildcard, and Nemiga to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo to go 0:3.

Dustin "dusT" Mouret backs TYLOO for a dominant 3:0, highlighting their play. Like fl0m, he picks Fluxo for 0:3, suggesting they and Chinggis Warriors will be overwhelmed by the competition.

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Mauisnake

Prediction: HEROIC and BetBoom to go 3:0; Complexity, TYLOO, OG, B8, Wildcard, and FlyQuest to advance; NRG and Fluxo to go 0:3.

Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg’s choice of BetBoom for 3:0 is a standout, reflecting their recent consistency. He sees TYLOO and FlyQuest as Stage 2 locks, blending established and rising teams.

ohnePixel

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; FlyQuest, BetBoom, OG, B8, Chinggis Warriors, and Imperial to advance; NRG and Legacy to go 0:3.

OhnePixel’s unique pick of Chinggis Warriors to advance defies the majority. He backs HEROIC and Complexity for 3:0 dominance and includes Imperial for Stage 2. NRG and Legacy are expected to exit early with 0:3 records.

olofmeister

Prediction: HEROIC and Metizport to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, OG, B8, TYLOO, and Nemiga to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Legacy to go 0:3.

Olof "olofmeister" Kajbjer Gustafsson’s pick of Metizport for 3:0 is a bold statement, but it’s expected from a Swedish player. Chinggis Warriors and Legacy are predicted to flop with 0:3 scores.

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peacemaker

Prediction: HEROIC and BetBoom to go 3:0; Complexity, Imperial, OG, B8, Wildcard, and Nemiga to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Lynn Vision to go 0:3.

Luis "peacemaker" Tadeu’s pick of Imperial and Nemiga to advance shows belief in their ability to upset. Lynn Vision’s 0:3 prediction alongside Chinggis Warriors suggests they’ll struggle in Stage 1.

rallen

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; Nemiga, BetBoom, OG, B8, Wildcard, and Metizport to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo to go 0:3.

Karol "rallen" Rodowicz emphasizes Nemiga’s potential by picking them to advance, a less common choice. He trusts HEROIC and Complexity for 3:0 dominance and sees Metizport as a Stage 2 contender.

Richard Lewis

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; FlyQuest, BetBoom, TYLOO, B8, Wildcard, and Metizport to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Legacy to go 0:3.

Richard Lewis highlights TYLOO and Metizport as Stage 2 hopefuls, showing faith in their growth. His 3:0 picks for HEROIC and Complexity are safe bets, while his 0:3 predictions for Chinggis Warriors and Legacy suggest they’re not ready for the Major.

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shox

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; FlyQuest, BetBoom, NRG, B8, Wildcard, and Legacy to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Nemiga to go 0:3.

Richard "shox" Papillon’s inclusion of NRG as a Stage 2 team is a unique pick, reflecting optimism in their roster. He backs HEROIC and Complexity for 3:0 sweeps but predicts Nemiga will crash out with Chinggis Warriors at 0:3, a rare vote against Nemiga.

s1mple

Prediction: HEROIC and Nemiga to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, Imperial, B8, Metizport, and TYLOO to advance; Fluxo and FlyQuest to go 0:3.

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev’s bold 3:0 pick for Nemiga sets him apart, showing strong belief in their firepower. His 0:3 call for FlyQuest is surprising, given their potential. He sees Imperial and Metizport advancing, blending underdogs with favorites like Complexity.

Skriv

Prediction: HEROIC and OG to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, Imperial, B8, TYLOO, and Nemiga to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Legacy to go 0:3.

Harvey "Skriv" Rodgers’ 3:0 pick for OG is a standout, highlighting their veteran experience. He backs Nemiga and Imperial to advance, showing faith in their upset potential. Chinggis Warriors and Legacy are predicted to struggle, exiting with 0:3 records.

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SmithZz

Prediction: HEROIC and Complexity to go 3:0; NRG, BetBoom, OG, Wildcard, Metizport, and B8 to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Nemiga to go 0:3.

Edouard "SmithZz" Dubourdeaux’ inclusion of NRG to advance is a rare pick, suggesting they could surprise. He trusts HEROIC and Complexity for 3:0 dominance and sees Metizport as a Stage 2 contender. Nemiga and Chinggis Warriors are expected to falter with 0:3 scores.

STYKO

Prediction: HEROIC and BetBoom to go 3:0; Complexity, Nemiga, Imperial, B8, Wildcard, and OG to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Fluxo to go 0:3.

Martin "STYKO" Styk’s 3:0 pick for HEROIC highlights their recent hot streak. He sees Nemiga and Imperial as next stage-bound, favoring underdogs. Fluxo and Chinggis Warriors are predicted to exit early, unable to keep up with the Major’s pace.

Thorin

Prediction: HEROIC and Wildcard to go 3:0; Complexity, BetBoom, Imperial, B8, OG, and FlyQuest to advance; Chinggis Warriors and Metizport to go 0:3.

Duncan "Thorin" Shields’ 3:0 pick for Wildcard is a bold call, emphasizing their potential to shock. He backs Imperial and FlyQuest to advance, mixing new talent with veterans. Chinggis Warriors and Metizport are seen as likely 0:3 eliminations, struggling against top competition.

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Summary

HEROIC is the unanimous favorite, with all 20 experts predicting a 3:0 run, cementing their status as CS2 giants. Complexity (10 experts) and B8 (5 experts) are also popular for 3:0 sweeps. BetBoom, OG, B8, Wildcard, and FlyQuest are frequent picks to advance, while Nemiga and Metizport emerge as dark horses, backed by several analysts. Chinggis Warriors is nearly universally predicted to go 0:3 (19 experts), with NRG, Legacy, Fluxo, and Metizport also seen as likely eliminations. The diverse predictions, from s1mple’s Nemiga gamble to ohnePixel’s Chinggis Warriors vote, promise a thrilling Stage 1 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025!