BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2 has begun, and we've gathered Pick'em predictions from renowned personalities in the CS2 world. Each expert chose two teams they believe will finish the stage with a 3-0 record, two teams that will get 0-3, and six teams that will advance to the next stage with a 3-2 or 3-1 record.
Expert Pick'ems
AnderS
AnderS chooses Falcons as the team to finish the stage with a 3-0 record, showing confidence in their strength and stability. He predicts 0-3 for Lynn Vision, pointing to their potential difficulties. Among the teams advancing with a 3-2 or 3-1 record, he names HEROIC, FURIA, FaZe, B8, BetBoom, Tyloo, and VP.
Why it's interesting: AnderS's confidence in Falcons highlights his belief in top teams, while choosing Lynn Vision for 0-3 hints at their vulnerability against strong opponents.
Austin
Austin believes Falcons and FaZe will achieve 3-0, favoring their skill. He predicts 0-3 for Legacy and Lynn Vision, suggesting their weakness. For teams advancing with a 3-2 or 3-1 record, he includes 3DMAX, FURIA, HEROIC, B8, OG, and M80.
Why it's interesting: Austin's choice of Falcons and FaZe as favorites aligns with general opinion, but his trust in lesser-known teams adds intrigue.
Banks
Banks picks Falcons for a 3-0 victory, emphasizing their high form. He predicts 0-3 for Lynn Vision, considering them unable to compete. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names HEROIC, FURIA, FaZe, B8, OG, and Tyloo.
Why it's interesting: Banks shows confidence in stable leaders like Falcons, reflecting his conservative approach.
Brian
Brian chooses Falcons and Furia for 3-0, showing faith in their potential. He predicts 0-3 for Legacy and Lynn Vision, suggesting their vulnerability. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he highlights 3DMAX, HEROIC, FaZe, MIBR, BetBoom, and VP.
Why it's interesting: Brian's choice reflects a general trend towards top teams, but his prediction for lesser-ranked teams adds variety.
Cooper
Cooper predicts 3-0 for Falcons and FaZe, emphasizing their dominant play. He sees 0-3 for Legacy and Lynn Vision, pointing to their likely defeat. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses 3DMAX, FURIA, HEROIC, OG, and VP.
Why it's interesting: Cooper sticks to traditional favorites, highlighting his risk-averse strategy.
CS_Tactics
CS_Tactics picks Falcons and FaZe for 3-0, showing confidence in their strength. He predicts 0-3 for paIN and Lynn Vision, considering them weaker. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names 3DMAX, FURIA, HEROIC, B8, MIBR, and VP.
Why it's interesting: CS_Tactics's self-proclaimed choices reflect their analytical confidence as an expert.
DeadFox
DeadFox picks Falcons and VP for 3-0, paying homage to their skill. He predicts 0-3 for Legacy and Lynn Vision, considering them unable. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he highlights 3DMAX, FURIA, FaZe, paIN, MIBR, and HEROIC.
Why it's interesting: DeadFox supports the popular opinion, indicating his agreement with main analytical forecasts.
dupreeh
dupsreeh predicts 3-0 for Falcons and Heroic, emphasizing their stability. He sees 0-3 for Lynn Vision and Nemiga, pointing to their issues. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses 3DMAX, FURIA, FaZe, B8, paIN, and VP.
Why it's interesting: dupsreeh's choice reflects his confidence in top teams with strong experience.
elfishguy
elfishguy picks Falcons and OG for 3-0, trusting their current form. He predicts 0-3 for Legacy and Lynn Vision, considering them vulnerable. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names paIN, FURIA, FaZe, B8, HEROIC, and Tuloo.
Why it's interesting: elfishguy's faith in OG shows his analytical approach to forecasting.
HOLMES
HOLMES predicts 3-0 for Falcons and FaZe, emphasizing their dominant play. He sees 0-3 for Legacy and Tyloo, suggesting their weakness. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses 3DMAX, FURIA, M80, HEROIC, OG, and paIN.
Why it's interesting: HOLMES's choice highlights his belief in traditional tournament leaders.
kioShima
kioShima predicts 3-0 for Falcons, showing faith in their potential. He sees 0-3 for Legacy, suggesting their vulnerability. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses HEROIC, Nemiga, FaZe, B8, OG, and VP.
Why it's interesting: kioShima's choice reflects his confidence in top teams with a strong lineup.
LucyLucy
Lucia picks Falcons and Furia for 3-0, emphasizing their skill. She predicts 0-3 for M80 and Lynn Vision, considering them weaker. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, she names 3DMAX, HEROIC, FaZe, B8, OG, and Tyloo.
Why it's interesting: Lucia supports the general trend, highlighting her agreement with analytical forecasts.
Mauisnake
Mauisnake predicts 3-0 for Falcons and Heroic, demonstrating faith in their strength. He sees 0-3 for M80 and paIN, pointing to their issues. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses 3DMAX, BetBoom, FaZe, B8, Nemiga, and VP.
Why it's interesting: Mauisnake sticks to predictions for favorites, reflecting his strategic approach.
nicoodoz
nicoodoz predicts 3-0 for Falcons and FaZe, emphasizing their dominant play. He sees 0-3 for HEROIC and OG, suggesting their vulnerability. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses M80, Lynn Vision, Nemiga, Tyloo, Legacy, and MIBR.
Why it's interesting: nicoodoz chose weak teams and even placed his own team at 0-3.
petr1k
petr1k picks Falcons and 3DMAX for 3-0, emphasizing their skill. He predicts 0-3 for Legacy and paIN, considering them vulnerable. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names HEROIC, FaZe, B8, OG, MIBR, and Furia.
Why it's interesting: petr1k sticks to predictions for top teams, reflecting his analytical approach.
PHY
PHY predicts 3-0 for Falcons and Heroic, showing faith in their strength. He sees 0-3 for M80 and Legacy, pointing to their issues. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses 3DMAX, FURIA, FaZe, B8, OG, and MIBR.
Why it's interesting: PHY supports popular predictions, highlighting his agreement with the majority.
statsmeister
statsmeister predicts 3-0 for Falcons and Heroic, emphasizing their stability. He sees 0-3 for M80 and Legacy, pointing to their vulnerability. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he chooses BetBoom, FURIA, FaZe, B8, OG, and VP.
Why it's interesting: statsmeister follows the general opinion, reflecting his conservative style.
Steel
Steel picks Falcons and Heroic for 3-0, showing faith in their strength. He predicts 0-3 for Lynn Vision and Tyloo, considering them weaker. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names 3DMAX, Nemiga, FaZe, B8, OG, and M80.
Why it's interesting: Steel supports popular predictions, highlighting his agreement with analytical trends.
Thorin
Thorin picks Falcons and FaZe for 3-0, emphasizing their dominant play. He sees 0-3 for M80 and Tyloo, pointing to their issues. Among teams advancing with 3-2 or 3-1, he names 3DMAX, FURIA, HEROIC, B8, BetBoom, and VP.
Why it's interesting: Thorin supports the general trend, reflecting his analytical agreement.
Predictions for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2 highlight Falcons and Heroic as favorites for 3-0, while M80 and Tyloo are often predicted for 0-3. Keep an eye on 3DMAX, FURIA, FaZe, B8, OG, and VP as potential contenders for the next stage. Let's see how these predictions play out during the tournament!
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