In the quarterfinal of the BLAST Open London 2025 Finals, MOUZ and M80 take the stage — two teams entering the match in good form but with different levels of experience. The Americans have already surprised with a victory over NAVI, but it is MOUZ who are considered the favorites thanks to their results at top-tier tournaments and greater stability on the international stage.
How the bookies view it: MOUZ favorite
Most bookmakers see MOUZ as the favorite in the quarterfinal clash against M80 at BLAST Open London 2025 Finals. Their recent runner-up finish at IEM Cologne 2025 and consistent performances at top tournaments highlight the team’s reliability on the international stage. While M80 are in great shape regionally and have already impressed with their play in the group stage, MOUZ’s experience and map pool versatility give them the edge in the odds. Still, the North Americans should not be underestimated, as their victories over NAVI prove they can challenge even the strongest European lineups.
MOUZ Form: What to Expect from MOUZ
The team has been showing stable results on the international scene. Over the past three months, they have played 54 maps, winning 31. In July–August 2025, MOUZ recorded a series of strong performances: 2nd place at IEM Cologne 2025, top 4 at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals, and top 8 at Esports World Cup 2025. At BLAST Open London 2025, they looked confident — defeating Imperial and G2 while only falling to FURIA.
- MOUZ lineup: torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx
In their last five matches, MOUZ defeated G2, Imperial, and VP, but suffered losses to Falcons and FURIA. This indicates some fluctuations in form, but overall, the team remains in good competitive shape.
M80 Form: What to Expect from M80
The American squad has been much more active — 80 maps in three months with 61 wins. M80 dominates in North America: victories at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 NA Series, Ace NA Masters 2025, and PrizePicks NA Revival Series 8, as well as stable top-3 finishes at other regional events. At the current tournament, they have already defeated VP, NAVI, and fnatic, proving their readiness to compete with Europe’s best.
- M80 lineup: Swisher, slaxz-, s1n, Lake, HexT
In their last five matches, they have won four, losing only to Team Vitality. The team is in excellent form and arrived in London riding a strong streak.
MOUZ Map Pool
MOUZ usually remove Dust2, which is their most common ban. As their pick, the team will most likely choose Inferno (67% win rate), as this map has consistently brought them victories at recent tournaments. An alternative could be Mirage, their most played map (17 times in the past three months), though against M80 this choice seems risky given the opponent’s strength on structured maps.
In the second ban phase, MOUZ will likely remove Overpass, where M80 boasts an 88% win rate.
M80 Map Pool
M80 traditionally bans Nuke, and this time they will likely stick to that strategy. As their main pick, the team will choose Ancient, where they hold an 88% win rate and a 10-match winning streak. This is their signature map, one they are not afraid to use even against top opponents.
In the second ban phase, M80 will likely remove Train to prevent MOUZ from using a map where they have an 83% win rate. In this case, the deciding map of the series will be Mirage — one of the most played maps by both teams, making it the ideal decider.
First Head-to-Head in Six Months
MOUZ and M80 will meet in an official match for the first time in the last six months. Their paths have not crossed at major tournaments until now, making this clash a true test of strength and adding extra intrigue to the quarterfinal.
Match Prediction: MOUZ vs M80 — Quarterfinal of BLAST Open London 2025 Finals
MOUZ entered the quarterfinal with extensive international experience and a recent grand final appearance at IEM Cologne 2025, underlining their high level and stability on the top scene. While M80 are in excellent form and have already beaten NAVI, this will be a true test against a European team that knows how to win decisive matches under pressure.
MOUZ should take their pick on Inferno, while M80 will rely on Ancient. Everything will come down to Mirage, where the experience and strategic flexibility of MOUZ are expected to give them the edge.
Prediction: MOUZ to win 2–1.
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