Ukrainian team B8 will face European powerhouse MOUZ in the Stage 2 Round of 16 at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2. The format is Best of 3, played online. The winner will secure a ticket to the prestigious LAN Finals of the tournament. B8, holding the 15th seed, deliberately chose MOUZ (the 2nd seed) as their opponent, signaling their fighting spirit. However, this choice also means a meeting with one of the strongest teams in the world, currently ranked #2 in the HLTV standings.
Road to the Match
B8 have shown mixed results lately. The team has won only one of their last five series, defeating FUT (2–0) but losing to FlyQuest, Astralis, Lynn Vision, and FURIA. In all their defeats, B8 managed to take at least one map or come close to victory, but the series consistently ended against them.
MOUZ enter this match with far stronger form. Victories over OG, Vitality, and FURIA, combined with competitive series against Spirit, show that the team maintains a high standard even against the world’s elite.
Rosters & Key Figures
B8
- npl – a consistent rifler and one of the team’s main clutch players. Rating 1.07, high KAST (75%).
- esential – an energetic entry-fragger capable of aggressively pressuring positions.
- kensizor – a player with strong individual aim but inconsistent results.
- headtr1ck – the AWPer who can win rounds with precise shots in key moments.
- alex666 – a versatile player able to both support and take initiative when needed.
MOUZ
- Brollan – an experienced entry who can break the opponent’s defense right from the start of a round.
- Spinx – a versatile player with excellent stats across all maps.
- xertioN – MOUZ’s driving force, rating 1.13, high impact (1.27) and ADR 83.6 — the main threat to B8.
- siuhy – the in-game leader who builds aggressive yet structured tactics.
- torzsi – a reliable AWPer who creates early-round advantages.
Map Pool & Veto Analysis
Map stats (last 3 months):
- Dust2: B8 43% | MOUZ 80%
- Mirage: B8 60% | MOUZ 57%
- Inferno: B8 57% | MOUZ 78%
- Nuke: B8 0% | MOUZ 57%
- Train: B8 0% | MOUZ 83%
- Overpass: B8 0% | MOUZ 0%
- Ancient: B8 100% | MOUZ 0%
Expected veto:
- MOUZ will remove Ancient, their weakest map with no recent wins.
- B8 will almost certainly ban Dust2, where MOUZ have an 80% winrate and torzsi’s AWP dominance.
Likely picks:
- MOUZ will likely pick Inferno, where they show strong Banana control, flexible rotations, and a 78% winrate.
- B8 may opt for Mirage, where they have a 60% winrate and well-rehearsed fast executes onto sites.
Potential decider:
Train looks the most likely — MOUZ are much stronger here in terms of discipline and attack structure, but B8 could try to disrupt them with aggressive play and unexpected calls.
Key Duels
- headtr1ck vs torzsi – the battle of the AWPers. If headtr1ck can impose an aggressive style and limit torzsi’s space, B8’s chances will rise significantly.
- npl vs xertioN – a clash of impact. npl is consistent and composed, xertioN is aggressive and highly effective.
- alex666 vs Spinx – a fight between two versatile players who often plug gaps in their teams’ setups.
Prediction & Conclusion
MOUZ approach this match as the clear favorite: stable form, elite individual skill, experience in big tournaments, and a deep map pool. B8 will need to deliver their absolute best and try to capitalize on Ancient or an aggressive Mirage to create an upset.
Expected score: 2–0 for MOUZ, with a possible 2–1 if B8 can fully realize their map pick.
