MOUZ and 3DMAX will meet in the group stage of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. MOUZ are trying to emerge from a crisis after poor performances in recent tournaments, while 3DMAX are competing with a revamped roster and have already shown a confident game in their first match. In this material, we'll analyze the current form of the teams, the potential map pool, and provide a match prediction.
Current Form of the Teams
MOUZ are in a mysterious form. They have suffered a series of losses to Liquid, GamerLegion, and BetBoom, which has significantly impacted their morale. Their performance at IEM Katowice 2025 was unsuccessful - they were eliminated at the 13-16th place stage, which was a disappointment to their fans. In this tournament, they are already competing with a new roster, which might play a good role. In the first match, they performed well and defeated BIG 2-1.
3DMAX are also in a mysterious form since they arrived here with little training and a new roster. The team demonstrated a high level in the qualifying rounds of IEM Dallas 2025, from where they advanced to the main tournament. In the first match at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, they defeated VP 2-1.
Map Pool
With high probability, MOUZ will ban Anubis, as they haven't played this map for 33 consecutive games. Their choice is likely to fall on Nuke (63%) since it is their most stable map. They may also consider Inferno (58%), where they have good matches.
3DMAX will ban Mirage, as they haven't played this map for 40 consecutive games. Their choice will likely focus on Dust2 (72%), where they demonstrate a high level, or on Inferno (79%), which is their most successful map.
- Nuke - MOUZ's choice
- Dust2 - 3DMAX's choice
- Ancient - decider
Match Prediction
MOUZ approach this match with stability issues, but their experience and past results on Nuke and Inferno offer hope for a good result. 3DMAX, in turn, look unpredictable, but their strong maps Inferno and Dust2 could play a key role.
If 3DMAX can impose their game and win their map, they can compete for victory in the series. However, MOUZ have a more experienced lineup and play better on deciding maps, giving them a slight advantage.
Prediction: MOUZ 2-1 3DMAX
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will be held from February 14 to 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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