In the Stage 2 Round of 16 at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2, Brazilian Legacy will face the French-European Vitality. The format is Best of 3, played online. For Legacy, this is a true challenge — facing the world’s number one team — while for Vitality, it’s a chance to reach the LAN Finals without major setbacks and strengthen their status as the tournament favorite.
Previous Meeting
The last time these teams faced each other was at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 in a Best of 1 format. On that occasion, Legacy stunned Vitality with a dominant 13–3 victory on Inferno, showcasing superiority both in aim and tactical decisions. latto and dumau completely shut down Vitality’s attacking attempts, while ZywOo and his teammates looked helpless in most rounds. That loss was a wake-up call for Vitality, and this time they will certainly enter the match with double the motivation.
Current Form
Legacy (seed #16) enter this match on a six-series winning streak. They have defeated fnatic, Imperial (twice), Sharks, and Galorys, often doing so convincingly (2–0). The team demonstrates strong team play, a well-prepared map pool, and consistent individual performances.
Vitality (seed #1) have suffered only one loss in their last five series — a 0–2 against MOUZ. Wins over NRG, The MongolZ, G2, and Astralis show that the squad maintains a high level of performance. ZywOo and ropz stand out, consistently topping the match ratings.
Rosters & Key Figures
Legacy
- lux – reliable support, providing crucial utility in key moments.
- saadzin – versatile rifler, adaptable to any position.
- dumau – aggressive entry-fragger who often opens the way to bombsites.
- n1ssim – the team’s AWPer, capable of changing the pace of the game.
- latto – key player, rating 1.23, Impact 1.18, ADR 83.0.
Vitality
- mezii – flexible rifler who complements the team’s aggression.
- apEX – experienced in-game leader, managing tactical decisions.
- ropz – positional play master and clutch specialist.
- flameZ – aggressive entry-fragger creating space for star players.
- ZywOo – the best player in the world now, rating 1.31, Impact 1.33, ADR 86.7.
Map Pool & Veto Analysis
Map stats (last 3 months):
- Dust2: Legacy 44% | Vitality 100%
- Mirage: Legacy 92% | Vitality 78%
- Inferno: Legacy 73% | Vitality 78%
- Nuke: Legacy 67% | Vitality 80%
- Train: Legacy 50% | Vitality 60%
- Overpass: Legacy 100% (1 map) | Vitality 100% (1 map)
- Ancient: Legacy 80% | Vitality 0%
Expected veto:
- Vitality will remove Ancient (0% winrate).
- Legacy will likely ban Overpass, which they play very rarely despite a 100% winrate.
Likely picks:
- Legacy will probably pick Mirage (92% winrate), where they look most confident.
- Vitality will pick Dust2 (100% winrate) to leverage their strength in open duels.
Potential decider:
- Inferno — a balanced map for both teams; considering their last meeting, Vitality will aim to fix past mistakes.
Key Duels
- latto vs ZywOo – the main star matchup. latto consistently posts high ADR and impacts key rounds, but he’ll face the best player in the world — ZywOo, who can swing the game with just a few shots.
- dumau vs flameZ – clash of aggressive entry-fraggers. dumau likes to create an advantage through quick pushes, while flameZ impresses with speed and precision in early-round fights.
- n1ssim vs ropz – sniper vs positional master. n1ssim often uses aggressive peeks, while ropz excels through composure and flawless play.
Prediction
Vitality will not underestimate their opponent this time. Their experience, deep map pool, and individual skill should be decisive factors. Legacy will attempt to recreate the Austin Major scenario, but in a Bo3 format, the chances of an upset drop significantly.
Expected score: 2–0 in favor of Vitality.
