The clash between Vitality and MOUZ is set to take place on June 21, 2025, at 18:00 UTC. This best-of-3 series is part of the playoffs stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can follow the match here.
Current form of the teams
Vitality, currently ranked number 1 in the world rankings, is on an impressive four-match winning streak. Their recent performance has been stellar, with a win rate of 95% over the past six months and 88% in the last month. Vitality has been dominant in their recent encounters, securing victories against top-tier teams such as Natus Vincere, Virtus.pro, and 3DMAX in the ongoing BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Their earnings over the last six months amount to $1,028,750, placing them at the top of the financial leaderboard.
On the other hand, MOUZ, ranked 2nd globally, also boasts a four-match winning streak. Their win rate over the last six months stands at 65%, with a recent monthly win rate of 67%. MOUZ has shown resilience in their recent matches, overcoming teams like Spirit, Legacy, and Aurora during the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Their recent earnings are $635,000, ranking them third in financial standings.
Teams’ Map Pool
The map veto for this match is expected to follow a strategic pattern. Vitality is likely to first ban Ancient, a map they consistently avoid, while MOUZ will likely first ban Anubis. Vitality is expected to pick Inferno, a map where they have a strong 90% win rate, while MOUZ might opt for Mirage, where they have a 57% win rate. The decider map is predicted to be Nuke, a battleground where both teams have shown competence.
| Map | Vitality Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Vitality) | MOUZ Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (MOUZ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient | 0% | 0 | 33 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 67% | 15 | 3 | W, W, W, L, L |
| Anubis | 67% | 9 | 10 | W, W, W, W, W | 0% | 0 | 37 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Inferno | 90% | 20 | 4 | W, W, W, W, L | 40% | 20 | 9 | W, W, L, L, W |
| Dust II | 89% | 18 | 4 | W, W, W, W, W | 58% | 19 | 12 | W, W, L, L, W |
| Train | 89% | 9 | 3 | W, W, W, W, L | 71% | 7 | 4 | L, L, W, W, W |
| Nuke | 83% | 18 | 2 | W, W, W, L, W | 67% | 24 | 1 | L, L, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 72% | 18 | 7 | L, W, W, W, W | 57% | 21 | 5 | L, L, L, W, W |
Head-to-Head
In their last five encounters, Vitality has dominated MOUZ, winning all five matches with varying scores, including a decisive 3-0 victory in their most recent meeting on May 25, 2025. MOUZ has struggled against Vitality, with only a 23% win rate in head-to-head matches. Vitality’s map advantage is evident, particularly on maps like Inferno and Dust2, where they have consistently outperformed MOUZ.
Prediction
Considering Vitality’s current form, superior map pool, and historical dominance over MOUZ, a 2:0 victory for Vitality seems the most likely outcome. Vitality’s consistent performance and strategic map picks are expected to give them the edge in this playoff encounter.
Prediction: Vitality 2:0 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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