Legacy and MOUZ face off in what’s shaping up to be a pivotal Bo3 clash at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Welcome to EGamersWorld, we continue to follow the action as the tournament moves into its deciding phase and top-tier teams fight for playoff spots. This match might look uneven on paper, but Legacy's recent form and LAN stability make it more than just a formality for MOUZ.
How the bookies view it: MOUZ favorite
The Brazilian miracle is nearing its end. In their previous match against Lynn Vision, Legacy managed to secure one more performance at the Austin Major 2025 to keep fighting for a playoff spot. These guys deserve it, especially after holding their own against Vitality at the start of Stage 3. But MOUZ, despite dropping to the lower bracket, found their rhythm after the Aurora match and now sense a real shot at the quarterfinals. They won’t let it slip.
Bookmakers lean heavily toward MOUZ in this one, pricing them as clear favorites based on their consistent presence in the world’s top 5 and stronger LAN pedigree. That’s expected, given their deeper international experience and higher floor in Bo3 play. But this isn't a done deal — Legacy already knocked out bigger names in earlier rounds and pushed FaZe and VP to the limit. Upset potential is there.
Legacy form. What result can be expected from Legacy
I just hope they can take at least one map, because I want to watch dumau scream after every clutch for as long as possible. Maybe it’s just my weakness for underdogs, but I’d be genuinely happy if these guys make it to the playoffs — that would turn their miracle run into a full-blown sensation. Going from a 0-3 prediction in Stage 1 all the way to a Major quarter-final would skyrocket their confidence and give the whole project a massive boost. I’m rooting for them, but I don’t see Legacy winning this one.
Legacy’s Major run has been surprising and solid. While they stumbled against Virtus.pro and FaZe in the upper bracket, their earlier wins over FaZe (2-0 in Stage 2), Vitality, and MIBR proved they can punch up, especially in Bo1s. In Bo3s, they’re less tested against tier-1, but they’ve already beaten Lynn Vision after 2-13 on the first map, and held their ground in pressure games.
Legacy lineup:
- dumau
- latto
- n1ssim
- lux
- saadzin
Legacy’s core fragging unit is young and sharp. dumau continues to play with confidence and flair, but the team lives or dies by latto’s consistency. If he can match the rifle depth of MOUZ, Legacy have a shot at stretching this match to three maps or even more.
MOUZ form. What result can be expected from MOUZ
MOUZ are entering this match after back-to-back 2-1 wins over Liquid and Aurora. Their results before that were slightly shaky — losses to FaZe and Virtus.pro — but over the past month, they've comfortably taken down teams like Falcons, The MongolZ, and paiN. Jimpphat and xertioN continue to be their statistical backbone, and the roster's cohesion shows in tight clutches and utility usage.
MOUZ lineup:
- Brollan
- torzsi
- Spinx
- Jimpphat
- xertioN
MOUZ’s main strength is their flexibility. With Spinx and Brollan now fully integrated, their CT setups are aggressive and confident. In a Bo3, they tend to recover well from early deficits. They’re also more proven at closing matches, which is critical versus a team like Legacy that can start fast but fade under pressure.
Recent head to head: MOUZ edging it
These two teams haven’t met in an official match this year, but based on shared opponents, MOUZ come out ahead. Both played against FaZe and Virtus.pro — MOUZ lost narrowly in both matches, while Legacy showed fragging depth but lacked composure in late rounds. Against Liquid, MOUZ won cleanly while Legacy hasn’t faced them in this event. That slight edge in high-stakes experience goes to MOUZ.
Players to watch: latto and Jimpphat
latto is the key to Legacy’s firepower. He’s shown up in every match they’ve won and looked solid even in defeats. His CT side A-holds on Mirage and anchor work on Nuke have given Legacy chances they probably shouldn't have had. On the other side, Jimpphat is the most reliable rifler on MOUZ and one of the most efficient players in the event, with 1.20 rating in the last 10 maps. If latto pops off early, this gets spicy. If Jimpphat controls tempo, it’s likely over.
Probable map picks
This match is likely to head toward Overpass, Mirage, and either Nuke or Ancient, depending on how each team handles bans. Legacy don’t play Vertigo or Anubis much, while MOUZ usually remove Inferno. Both have decent Mirage and Nuke records, and we might see Legacy force Overpass to break MOUZ’s rhythm.
Which maps does pick and ban most often Legacy?
Legacy often bans Vertigo and leans into Mirage and Overpass as first picks. Their Nuke has seen improvement, but they rarely test it against tier-1 teams. If given space, they’ll want Mirage as an opener — their T sides there are fast, loose, and disruptive, especially when dumau gets early momentum.
Which maps does pick and ban most often MOUZ?
MOUZ tend to avoid Inferno and pick Ancient or Nuke. They’ve had success on both maps, and their CT setups on Ancient are especially strong with Brollan and xertioN locking down tight angles. Their Mirage win rate is also solid, but they rarely pick it themselves. Expect MOUZ to control the veto phase confidently.
Anything else catch the eye?
Legacy have played 9 maps over the last 5 days — fatigue could be a factor. MOUZ are more rested and used to longer tournament runs. Also, MOUZ’s coach sycrone has been active with tactical pauses in previous matches, often swinging momentum after timeouts. That sort of composure is rare in these younger teams like Legacy, who may not respond well to sudden mid-round adaptations.
Predicted result of the match
I'm expecting a hard-fought 2-1, because I want to see some real resistance from Legacy. I’d love to witness another dominant 13-3 map from them, but I don’t believe they’ll take the series. As much as their energy and momentum have won me over, it likely won’t be enough to close out against MOUZ.
MOUZ should have the upper hand in this Bo3. Legacy are dangerous in the first 10 rounds and have shown serious aim, but MOUZ's composure and firepower advantage should win out over time. Unless Legacy win the opener and catch fire, this should go MOUZ's way — even if it takes three maps.
Predicted Winner: MOUZ
