The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is heading into its final stages, and one of the semifinals promises an epic clash. German organization MOUZ will take on the European powerhouse Vitality. Both teams overcame serious playoff challenges, and now a Grand Final slot is on the line. It’s a battle of structured discipline versus raw individual brilliance.
Road to the Semifinal
MOUZ entered the tournament in Stage 3, where they ended up in the 2–2 pool and secured a playoff spot by defeating Legacy. In the quarterfinals, they overcame a strong Team Spirit lineup with a 2–1 scoreline. They looked especially dominant on Dust2 and completely outclassed their opponents on the decider map Nuke. The key driving forces have been Brollan and Spinx, with torzsi providing consistency with the AWP.
Vitality started directly in Stage 3 and finished it with a 3–1 record — their only loss came against Legacy. In the quarterfinals, they demolished NAVI 2–0, showing near-flawless form. ZywOo is in peak condition: crisp aim, AWP control, and leadership. ropz and mezii offer great positional depth, flameZ brings explosive entries, and apEX dictates the tempo with his vast experience.
Form and Playstyle
MOUZ
- Brollan — aggressive rifler, excels in close-range duels
- Spinx — flexible support, capable in both trades and flanks
- xertioN — entry fragger, initiates site control
- Jimpphat — ultra-reliable anchor, often clutches on bombsites
- torzsi — adaptive AWPer, effective in both fast and slow-paced rounds
MOUZ’s game is built on structure, positional discipline, and in-round adaptability.
Vitality
- ZywOo — superstar, main driving force and stat leader
- ropz — anchor with composure, maintains balance in tight situations
- flameZ — fast and aggressive rifler
- mezii — trade fragger, adaptable in various roles
- apEX — veteran IGL, controls the pace and manages pressure
Vitality combines elite individual skill with refined map control and coordination.
Map Pool & Potential Veto
Map stats (past 3 months):
- Dust2: MOUZ — 62%, Vitality — 80%
- Mirage: MOUZ — 69%, Vitality — 71%
- Inferno: MOUZ — 45%, Vitality — 83%
- Nuke: MOUZ — 69%, Vitality — 83%
- Train: MOUZ — 50%, Vitality — 83%
- Ancient: MOUZ — 50%, Vitality — 0%
- Anubis: MOUZ — not played, Vitality — 100%
Expected veto:
- MOUZ bans Anubis (haven’t played it, Vitality has 100% winrate)
- Vitality bans Ancient (0% WR, statistically weakest map)
Likely maps in the series:
- Mirage — strong for both sides, individual form may decide the outcome
- Nuke — a favorite for both, key duels will be on the A-site
- Dust2 or Inferno — potential deciders; both teams have solid setups, but Vitality appear more stable here
Key Matchups
- torzsi vs ZywOo — AWP duel likely to decide map control on Mirage or Inferno
- Jimpphat vs ropz — battle of anchors, one misstep could flip a round
- xertioN vs flameZ — both are entry specialists; whoever wins the early fights may swing momentum
- Brollan vs mezii — trade-frag impact and utility pressure on mid and site executes
Mental Game and Pressure
MOUZ is the youngest semifinalist but appears more mature than expected. The win over Spirit gave them a serious morale boost. They play without fear but can lose composure in chaotic situations.
Vitality, on the other hand, is not only the favorite in this match but in the entire tournament. Their structure and firepower are undeniable. Unless something unexpected happens, they are expected to make the final.
Prediction
Favorite: Team Vitality
MOUZ can contest Nuke or Dust2, but Vitality holds the edge on most other maps. ZywOo outperforms torzsi across all metrics, and the depth of the Vitality roster makes them clear favorites.
Predicted scoreline: 2–1 for Vitality
- Mirage — 13:9 Vitality
- Nuke — 13:11 MOUZ
- Inferno — 13:7 Vitality
The semifinal between MOUZ and Vitality is a true test — youthful ambition versus seasoned dominance. If ZywOo maintains his current level, Vitality should secure their spot in the Grand Final. But underestimating MOUZ would be a mistake — this team has already defied expectations multiple times.
