After dramatic semifinals where Vitality and Falcons secured their spots in the grand final, today we’ll see another high-stakes clash for third place.
MOUZ will face FaZe in the 3rd Place Decider Match (BO3) at ESL Pro League Season 22. For both teams, it’s a chance to finish the season with a respectable result and maintain their positions in the world rankings.
MATCH CONTEXT
Following their semifinal losses (MOUZ 0:2 Falcons, FaZe 1:2 Vitality), both teams now have the opportunity to redeem themselves.
MOUZ, currently ranked #4 in the world, look more stable: the young lineup under sycrone’s leadership displays a structured and disciplined style of play.
FaZe, on the other hand, are going through a rough patch — after several disappointing seasons, karrigan’s squad has dropped to #14 globally and is eager to regain its confidence.
According to HLTV’s analytics center, 71.2% of fans predict a FaZe victory, despite their lower ranking. This is largely due to their experience in decisive matches and the phenomenal form of Twistzz, who was named MVP of the semifinal against Vitality with a 1.61 rating.
HEAD-TO-HEAD — FAZE HOLD THE EDGE
The rivalry between MOUZ and FaZe has lasted for years and remains one of the most balanced in European CS2.
Across their last 27 maps, FaZe lead 17–10, having won the last three series in a row — including victories at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 (13–10 Ancient) and PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 (13–7 Mirage).
MOUZ took revenge in earlier tournaments, most notably at BLAST Rivals 2025, where they won two straight maps — Dust2 (13–11) and Mirage (13–7).
Both teams have similar map pools, though FaZe traditionally perform better on Mirage (77% win rate), while MOUZ excel on Inferno (69%) and Overpass (60%) with their structured play.
This matchup is more than just a fight for bronze — it’s another chapter in a long-standing rivalry where the duel between snipers torzsi and broky often determines the outcome.
CURRENT FORM OF THE TEAMS
- MOUZ — Stability and Structure
After their 0:2 semifinal loss to Falcons, MOUZ look motivated to bounce back. The team displays a mature, coordinated style where every player knows their role.
- torzsi remains the core of the team (1.12 rating over the past three months, 75.4% KAST)
- xertioN and Jimpphat bring aggressive entry power
- Spinx and Brollan, recent additions, have already added tactical depth and flexibility
- FaZe — Experience and Individual Brilliance
FaZe enter this match after a grueling semifinal against Vitality. However, the form of Twistzz and frozen gives them a legitimate shot at victory.
- Twistzz boasts a 1.19 rating over the past three months — the highest in the team
- frozen maintains consistent output with 82 ADR and a 1.02 Impact Rating
The key for FaZe will be maintaining tempo and executing a more aggressive T-side — something that was lacking in their previous series.
MAP POOL & VETO PREDICTION
Stats over the last 3 months, MOUZ | FaZe:
- Dust2: — | 50%
- Mirage: 60% | 77%
- Inferno: 69% | 40%
- Nuke: 50% | 56%
- Overpass: 60% | 0%
- Ancient: 30% | 73%
Predicted veto:
- MOUZ will likely remove Ancient, where FaZe have a clear edge.
- FaZe will ban Overpass, their weakest map historically.
Predicted picks:
- MOUZ — Inferno,
- FaZe — Mirage,
- Decider — Nuke or Dust2.
PREDICTION
This match promises to be extremely close. MOUZ show greater team stability and a deeper map pool, but FaZe compensate with their experience and Twistzz’s form.
If torzsi wins the sniper duel against broky, MOUZ could close the series 2:1. But if Twistzz once again reaches peak performance, FaZe will have every chance to stage a comeback.
Predicted score: MOUZ 2–1 FaZe
