The Stage 2 semi-finals of BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals feature a classic European showdown as Astralis take on MOUZ for a place in the grand final. MOUZ enter the series as favorites after an impressive run of recent victories, but Astralis have quietly built momentum with disciplined Counter-Strike and timely individual performances. With both teams aiming to secure a spot in the championship match, this Bo3 promises a tactical battle where the veto and mid-round decisions could prove decisive.
Current form
MOUZ have won three straight series heading into the semi-final, defeating 3DMAX, FOKUS, and Nuclear TigeRES. Although they recently suffered losses to Vitality and FUT, the squad has quickly regained confidence. xertioN continues to lead the way individually, while torzsi provides stability with the AWP.
Recent results:
- 2-1 vs 3DMAX
- 2-0 vs FOKUS
- 2-0 vs Nuclear TigeRES
- 1-2 vs FUT
Astralis arrive after an upset victory over paiN in Stage 2. Before that, they defeated HOTO and FOKUS but fell to HEROIC and HOTO during earlier online events. The Danish side remains difficult to break thanks to HooXi’s calling and Staehr’s consistency.
Recent results:
- 2-1 vs paiN
- 2-1 vs HOTO
- 2-1 vs FOKUS
- 0-2 vs HEROIC
Map pool & veto
Last three months:
- Dust2 — Astralis 25% | MOUZ 56%
- Mirage — Astralis 67% | MOUZ 67%
- Inferno — Astralis 67% | MOUZ 62%
- Nuke — Astralis 12% | MOUZ 69%
- Ancient — Astralis 62% | MOUZ 57%
- Anubis — Neither team regularly plays it
The veto heavily favors MOUZ on Nuke and Dust2, while Astralis should feel comfortable on Ancient and Inferno. Mirage remains an almost perfectly even battleground and could easily become the deciding map.
Expected veto:
- Astralis likely remove Nuke.
- MOUZ are expected to ban Ancient.
- MOUZ could pick Dust2.
- Astralis may choose Inferno.
- Mirage is the most likely decider.
Key duel — xertioN vs Staehr
Two of the most consistent riflers in the tournament meet in a crucial matchup. xertioN has been MOUZ’s standout performer with a 1.23 rating over the last three months, combining aggressive entries with excellent mid-round impact. Across the server, Staehr has quietly become Astralis’ most reliable player, posting a 1.18 rating while delivering strong multi-kill rounds and clutch performances. Whichever rifler controls the pace on the T side could decide the outcome of the series.
Prediction
Astralis have looked more organized than earlier in the season and proved against paiN that they can compete with higher-ranked opponents. However, MOUZ possess the stronger map pool, greater firepower, and more consistent recent form.
Expect Astralis to make the series competitive, but over three maps MOUZ should have enough quality to advance.
Prediction: MOUZ 2-1 Astralis
