In the semifinals of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, we are in for an exciting match between MOUZ and Astralis. MOUZ confidently passed the group stage despite roster changes, while Astralis struggled to enter the playoffs but managed to demonstrate their character. In this article, we will analyze the current form of the teams, possible map pool, and provide a match prediction.
Current Form of the Teams
MOUZ is performing with a new lineup in this tournament and showing confident play. In their opening match, they outperformed BIG and 3DMAX. However, in the match for playoff qualification, MOUZ lost to FaZe. Nevertheless, they managed to reach the playoff stage by winning the decisive match at a 2-2 score in the Swiss system.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 21
MOUZ
2 - 0
paiN
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Feb 18
MOUZ
2 - 1
Virtus.pro
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Feb 17
MOUZ
1 - 2
Falcons
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Feb 16
MOUZ
0 - 2
FaZe
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Feb 15
MOUZ
2 - 0
3DMAX
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Astralis has an average rating of 6.1 over the past month, but their tournament results remain inconsistent. At IEM Katowice 2025, they passed the Play-in but were eliminated in the semifinals of the lower bracket. In qualifications for BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier and IEM Dallas 2025 European Qualifier, the team did not achieve significant success, but managed to secure a spot at BLAST Open Spring 2025. At PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, Astralis struggled to break into the playoffs, finishing the group stage with a 3-2 score.
Date
Team
Score
Opponent
Tournament
Feb 21
Astralis
2 - 0
The MongolZ
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Feb 20
Astralis
0 - 2
HEROIC
IEM Dallas 2025 EU CQ
Feb 18
Astralis
2 - 0
BIG
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Feb 17
Astralis
2 - 1
MIBR
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Feb 16
Astralis
1 - 2
Falcons
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Map Pool
MOUZ, following their usual strategy, will most likely ban Anubis first, as they completely avoid this map (34 consecutive bans). For their pick, they might choose Nuke, where they have a win rate of 63%, or Inferno (58%), where they also show confident play.
Astralis will likely ban Mirage, as it remains their weakest map in the current pool. For their pick, they will most likely settle on Inferno, where they have one of the best win rates (63%). It is also worth considering their high win percentage on Train (67%), but this map appears less frequently in matches.
Map
MOUZ WR
M
B
Last 5 (MOUZ)
Astralis WR
M
B
Last 5 (Astralis)
Train
67%
0
3
-
67%
3
6
W W W W W
Ancient
23%
10
9
L W L L W
53%
15
5
W W W L W
Dust II
22%
11
14
W W L L W
33%
9
11
L W W W W
Mirage
15%
2
0
L L L L W
35%
17
7
W L W W W
Nuke
7%
19
5
W W L L W
56%
16
1
L W W W W
Inferno
1%
24
1
L L W W L
63%
24
1
W W L W L
Anubis
0%
0
36
L L L L L
0%
0
32
L L L L L
Match Prediction
This match promises to be tense, as both teams have shown unstable form in the tournament. MOUZ appears more confident and stable, despite the new lineup configuration. Astralis, on the other hand, shows good play on Inferno, but the inconsistent results of recent tournaments cast doubt on their ability to handle the pressure in the playoffs.
Prediction: MOUZ 2-1 Astralis
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 takes place from February 14 to February 23 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament with a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.
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