On June 14, 2025, at 17:30 UTC, Aurora will face off against MOUZ in a best-of-3 series at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3. The match promises to be an intriguing encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the next stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.
Current Form of the Teams
Aurora, currently ranked 6th in the world (source), has had a mixed bag of results recently. Their overall win rate sits at 60%, with a slight dip to 55% over the past month. Despite this, they have managed to secure a respectable position in the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025, finishing 5-6th and earning $12,500. However, their recent form at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has seen them lose two consecutive matches to G2 and FURIA, following a win against FaZe. Their recent earnings over the last six months amount to $134,750, placing them 16th in the earnings ranking.
On the other hand, MOUZ, ranked 2nd globally, has demonstrated a strong performance with a 63% win rate over the past six months. They recently secured second place at the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025, earning $50,000. Despite a couple of losses to FaZe and Virtus.pro at the current major, they bounced back with a win against Liquid. MOUZ’s recent half-year earnings are an impressive $715,000, ranking them 3rd in terms of earnings.
Teams Map Pool
The map veto prediction suggests that Aurora will first ban Ancient, while MOUZ will ban Anubis. Aurora is likely to pick Dust2, a map they have a 60% win rate on, whereas MOUZ is expected to choose Nuke, where they have a 64% win rate. The remaining bans are predicted to be Train by Aurora and Inferno by MOUZ, leaving Mirage as the decider.
| Map | Aurora WR | Aurora M | Aurora B | Aurora Last 5 | MOUZ WR | MOUZ M | MOUZ B | MOUZ Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | 60% | 25 | 27 | W W L W L | 0% | 0 | 36 | FB FB FB FB FB |
| Ancient | 43% | 30 | 26 | FB FB FB FB FB | 67% | 15 | 2 | W W W L W |
| Inferno | 54% | 24 | 14 | W W L W L | 39% | 18 | 9 | L L W W L |
| Train | 53% | 34 | 20 | L L FB FB FB | 67% | 6 | 4 | W W L W W |
| Mirage | 62% | 42 | 4 | W L L L L | 55% | 20 | 5 | W W L W L |
| Nuke | 60% | 30 | 10 | W W L W W | 65% | 23 | 1 | W W W W L |
| Dust II | 60% | 10 | 42 | W L W L L | 56% | 18 | 12 | W L L W W |
Prediction
Considering the current form, past performances, and map statistics, MOUZ is slightly favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2-1. Aurora has shown potential but will need to overcome their previous struggles against MOUZ to secure a win. MOUZ’s consistency and higher ranking give them the edge in this best-of-3 series.
Prediction: Aurora 1:2 MOUZ
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 12 to June 22 in the United States, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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