On June 8th, 2025, at 16:15 UTC, B8 will face off against HEROIC in a best-of-1 match as part of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2. This tournament, held in the United States, is an S-tier event featuring some of the top teams in the world. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. View the match details here.
Current form of the teams
B8 is currently ranked 20th globally, according to the world rankings. The team has shown a commendable performance over the recent months, with a win rate of 86% in the last month and 73% over the last six months. Despite their recent loss against Virtus.pro in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2, they have secured victories against Falcons, Wildcard, OG, and Imperial in the preceding matches. B8’s earnings over the last six months amount to $111,000, placing them 20th in earnings among competitive teams. Their recent tournament performances have been strong, including a top finish in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 1.
B8 showed great form at the tournament, going 3-0 through Stage 1, starting the second stage with a sensational win over Falcons, but then losing to Virtus.pro with a crushing score.
Meanwhile, HEROIC, ranked 13th in the world, has maintained a solid form with a 67% win rate over the last month and 66% over the past six months. They recently secured a win against BetBoom in BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2, following a loss to FaZe. HEROIC’s recent victories also include triumphs over FlyQuest, NRG, and Chinggis Warriors. Their earnings for the last six months stand at an impressive $296,000, ranking them 7th. HEROIC’s consistent performance in recent tournaments highlights their capability to challenge top-tier teams effectively.
HEROIC also went through Stage 1 undefeated 3-0, started the second stage with a crushing defeat to FaZe, and won the next match against BetBoom Team, also showing good form throughout the tournament
Teams’ Map Pool
The predicted map veto suggests a strategic approach from both teams. B8 is expected to first ban Nuke, while HEROIC will likely ban Inferno. Subsequent bans include Anubis and Ancient by B8 and HEROIC, respectively. The decider map is anticipated to be Train, a map where both teams have shown mixed results historically. B8 has a 38% win rate on Train, whereas HEROIC has a 50% win rate over the last six months. These stats indicate a closely contested map should it come down to Train.
| Map | B8 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (B8) | Heroic Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Heroic) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inferno | 59% | 22 | 8 | W, W, W, W, L | 0% | 0 | 33 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Nuke | 30% | 10 | 22 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 47% | 17 | 10 | L, L, W, W, FB |
| Ancient | 78% | 23 | 6 | L, W, W, W, W | 61% | 23 | 6 | W, W, L, L, W |
| Anubis | 50% | 12 | 12 | L, L, W, W, FB | 67% | 18 | 4 | W, W, W, W, L |
| Train | 38% | 8 | 27 | W, L, L, FB, L | 50% | 8 | 8 | L, W, W, W, W |
| Dust II | 55% | 20 | 7 | W, L, W, FB, FB | 64% | 22 | 9 | L, L, L, W, L |
| Mirage | 76% | 38 | 1 | L, W, W, W, L | 70% | 20 | 2 | W, W, L, W, W |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, HEROIC has had the upper hand, winning three out of the last four matches against B8. Their most recent meeting on April 27, 2025, resulted in a 2-0 victory for HEROIC. However, B8 managed to secure a 2-1 victory on April 25, 2025, showcasing their potential to challenge HEROIC effectively. The consistent performance of HEROIC in head-to-head matches gives them a psychological edge, but B8’s recent improvements cannot be overlooked.
Match Prediction
Considering the current form and historical performance, this match is expected to be closely contested. B8’s recent surge in form, coupled with their higher win probability of 53%, suggests they might edge out HEROIC in this best-of-1 encounter. The predicted map veto favors B8 slightly, given their stronger map pool on the likely decider, Train. Therefore, B8 is likely to secure a narrow victory over HEROIC.
Prediction: B8 win
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 7 to June 10 in the United States, featuring a prize pool yet to be disclosed. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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