BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals will continue with a quarter-final match between 3DMAX and MOUZ. The teams will play a Bo3 series in a Single Elimination format, where the winner will advance to the Semi-finals, while the losing roster will end its run at the tournament. MOUZ approach the matchup as the clear favorite, but 3DMAX have already shown that they are capable of punishing stronger opponents for underestimating them.
BLAST BOUNTY 2026 SEASON 2 FINALS — FORMAT SPECIFICS
The final stage of BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 is played on LAN in a Single Elimination format. All matches except the Grand Final are played as Bo3, while the tournament champion will be decided in a Bo5 series. The Quarter-finals are the opening round of the playoffs. The winners will continue the fight in the Semi-finals, while the losing teams will immediately leave the tournament.
3DMAX independently chose MOUZ as their opponent. The French roster received one of the most difficult possible matchups, as MOUZ have a higher position in the world ranking, a stronger individual lineup, and a noticeable advantage in head-to-head history.
HEAD-TO-HEAD — COMPLETE ADVANTAGE FOR MOUZ
MOUZ have won all four of the last maps against 3DMAX. In October 2025, the team defeated the French side at ESL Pro League Season 22, closing Overpass with a 13:8 score and Inferno — 13:5.
Earlier that same year, MOUZ also claimed victory at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. Back then, the roster won Nuke 13:8 and Inferno — 13:9.
Thus, 3DMAX have not yet won a single map in the current history of this matchup. At the same time, the previous matches took place in 2025, so the current series will be played in a different context and after changes in the form of both teams.
CURRENT FORM
3DMAX — instability after a successful tournament start
3DMAX approach the quarter-final after two consecutive victories. In Stage 1, the team defeated magic with a 2:1 score, and then unexpectedly handled FUT — 2:0. Before that, the French side lost to Walczaki, Gentle Mates, and K27.
The best individual form is being shown by Kursy, who has a 1.05 rating over the last three months. Maka and Lucky also remain important, as the team’s ability to contain the opponent’s aggressive play will depend on their stability.
MOUZ — a strong roster with unstable results
MOUZ confidently passed through the online stage, defeating Nuclear TigeRES and FOKUS with 2:0 scores. At the same time, before that, the team suffered three consecutive losses to FUT, Vitality, and FURIA, which points to problems in matches against stronger opponents.
The leader of the roster remains xertioN, who has a 1.24 rating over the last three months. He also has 0.76 kills per round and 88 ADR. Spinx and torzsi make a major contribution as well, while PR and xelex complement the team in rifle episodes.
MAP POOL & VETO
Statistics over the last 3 months (3DMAX | MOUZ):
- Cache: 57% | —
- Dust2: 80% | 62%
- Mirage: — | 67%
- Inferno: 25% | 57%
- Nuke: 0% | 67%
- Ancient: 50% | 57%
- Anubis: 25% | —
Expected veto:
- 3DMAX will almost certainly ban Nuke — one of MOUZ’s strongest maps. The French side have lost all four matches on this map, while the opponent has a 67% win rate.
- MOUZ are very likely to remove Cache. The team does not use this map in the current pool, while 3DMAX have a 57% win rate on it and more practical experience.
Likely picks:
- 3DMAX: Dust2 — the French roster’s strongest map with an 80% win rate. This is where the team has the best chance to put up a fight against the favorite.
- MOUZ: Mirage — a comfortable map with a 67% win rate, which 3DMAX practically do not play. The difference in experience and structure makes it the most favorable pick for MOUZ.
Possible decider map: Ancient looks like the most likely option for the third map. Both teams use it regularly, but MOUZ hold a slight statistical advantage — 57% compared to 50%.
KEY DUELS
- Kursy vs xertioN — the main individual duel between the most productive players of both teams.
- Maka vs torzsi — the battle between snipers for opening picks and control of key positions.
- Lucky vs Spinx — a matchup between rifle players that may determine the outcome of mid-rounds and late-round situations.
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PREDICTION
3DMAX approach the match after two important victories and have a strong Dust2, where they can take advantage of MOUZ’s instability. The French roster have already beaten FUT in Stage 2 and proved that they are capable of playing disciplined series against favorites.
However, MOUZ’s advantage remains too significant. The team has a stronger individual lineup, a wider map pool, and has won all four previous maps against 3DMAX. Even if the French side take their own pick, across a Bo3, MOUZ have more tools to reach the semi-final.
Projected result: MOUZ 2–1 3DMAX
