In the group stage of the BLAST Open Spring 2025, an exciting matchup awaits between Team Spirit and MOUZ—teams aiming to secure their positions among the best. Spirit consistently delivers strong performances in major tournaments but has yet to outplay MOUZ in head-to-head encounters. Meanwhile, MOUZ continues to showcase their high form, having already proven their strength in recent tournaments. In this article, we will analyze the current form of the teams, their map pool, and make a prediction on the outcome of this match.
Current Team Form
Team Spirit shows high stability and competitiveness, especially in major international tournaments. Their recent semi-final appearance at ESL Pro League Season 21, where they lost to MOUZ, confirms their status as a high-level team. Spirit is known for their cohesive team play and ability to compete equally with top-tier teams.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | The Huns |
| March 15 | Spirit | 1 - 2 | MOUZ |
| March 13 | Spirit | 2 - 1 | Eternal Fire |
| March 09 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | The MongolZ |
| March 08 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | SAW |
MOUZ continues to demonstrate stability and confidence. Following their triumph at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, the team reached the finals of ESL Pro League Season 21 but fell to Vitality (0:3). MOUZ adapts well to opponents, using flexible tactical solutions, making them a very dangerous opponent.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19 | MOUZ | 2 - 0 | Falcons |
| March 16 | MOUZ | 0 - 3 | Vitality |
| March 15 | MOUZ | 2 - 1 | Spirit |
| March 13 | MOUZ | 2 - 1 | G2 |
| March 10 | MOUZ | 2 - 0 | Liquid |
Map Pool
Team Spirit shows a high level of play on Train (100%) and Dust2 (79%). They also perform confidently on Ancient (58%) and Mirage (63%). Anubis (50%) and Nuke (63%) yield variable results, while Inferno (0%) remains a constant ban due to weak performance.
MOUZ also plays confidently on Train (100%) and Nuke (73%). They have fairly stable results on Ancient (62%) and Dust2 (54%). However, the team struggles with Inferno (50%) and Mirage (42%), and Anubis (0%) is not part of their map pool at all.
| Map | Spirit Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Spirit) | MOUZ Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (MOUZ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubis | 53% | 15 | 8 | L, W, L, W, W | 0% | 0 | 37 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Inferno | 0% | 1 | 39 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 50% | 16 | 5 | W, L, L, L, L |
| Dust II | 79% | 24 | 2 | L, W, W, W, L | 54% | 13 | 14 | W, W, L, W, W |
| Mirage | 63% | 19 | 6 | L, W, L, W, L | 42% | 19 | 3 | L, L, L, W, W |
| Nuke | 60% | 15 | 9 | L, L, W, W, W | 73% | 22 | 2 | W, W, L, W, W |
| Ancient | 58% | 12 | 6 | L, W, L, W, L | 64% | 14 | 8 | W, W, L, W, W |
| Train | 100% | 3 | 6 | W, W, W | 100% | 3 | 3 | W, W, W |
Past Encounters
The teams have already met in the semi-finals of ESL Pro League Season 21, where MOUZ came out on top, winning 2-1 in maps.
Match Prediction
The match promises to be tense, as Spirit is in good form, and their map pool allows them to challenge MOUZ. However, considering MOUZ's recent victory in their head-to-head and their higher level of adaptation, they appear to be the favorites. Spirit may take their map, but in a BO3 series, MOUZ has a better chance of winning.
Prediction: 2-1 in favor of MOUZ
BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 takes place from March 19 to 30. The group stage will be held at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, and the playoffs will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament in more detail via this link.
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