On June 4th, 2025, at 17:30 UTC, B8 will face off against Wildcard in a best-of-3 series at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 1. This match is part of the Swiss format stage of the tournament. 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 through this link.

Current form of the teams

B8 is currently ranked 20th in the world according to the world rankings. They are in excellent form, boasting a seven-match win streak. Over the past six months, B8 has earned $111,000, placing them 20th in earnings compared to other teams. Their recent win rates are impressive, with a 74% win rate over the last half year and a perfect 100% in the last month. In their recent matches, B8 has been dominant, securing victories against teams like OG and Imperial in the current tournament, as well as clinching the title at the ESL Challenger League Season 49: Europe by defeating PARIVISION.

Wildcard, on the other hand, is ranked 48th globally. They have a modest two-match win streak and have earned $91,750 over the past six months, ranking them 23rd in earnings. Wildcard has a 56% win rate over the last half year, with a recent month win rate of 75%. They have shown resilience in the current tournament by defeating Lynn Vision and Metizport. However, they faced challenges in previous tournaments, such as their loss to Legacy in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025.

Teams’ Map Pool

The map veto for this match is expected to see B8 banning Nuke, which aligns with their high ban rate on this map, while Wildcard will likely ban Mirage, a map they consistently avoid. B8 is anticipated to pick Ancient, where they have a strong win rate of 77% over the last six months, while Wildcard is expected to pick Train, a map where they have shown proficiency with a 75% win rate. B8 will likely ban Inferno next, followed by Wildcard banning Anubis, leaving Dust2 as the decider. This scenario reflects the strategic preferences of both teams based on their historical performances.

Historical Maps Statistics (B8 / Wildcard) – Last 6 Months

Prediction

Considering the current form, world rankings, and map pool analysis, B8 is poised to take this series with a 2:0 victory. Their recent performances and strong win rates give them a significant edge over Wildcard. The strategic map veto favors B8, especially with their strong record on Ancient. Wildcard will have to overcome a significant challenge to disrupt B8’s momentum.

Prediction: B8 2:0 Wildcard

B8 (1.50) vs. Wildcard (2.40) — June 4, 20:30 CEST.

Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 3 to June 6 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.