In the semifinal of BLAST Open London 2025 Finals, Team Vitality and MOUZ will face off — two teams that confidently advanced through the group stage. Vitality enter the match as favorites thanks to their stability and dominant head-to-head record, while MOUZ will aim to break their losing streak and prove they can fight for a spot in the final.
How the bookies see it: Vitality the favorite
Most bookmakers consider Team Vitality the favorite in the semifinal against MOUZ at BLAST Open London 2025 Finals. Several factors play a role here: a flawless head-to-head streak (7 wins in a row), consistent results at top tournaments, and a smooth path to the semifinals after wins over FaZe, M80, and GamerLegion.
Although MOUZ have a strong map pool and can challenge Vitality on Train or Nuke, the overall balance of power tilts toward the French side. Vitality hold a psychological edge and better recent stats, which explains their status as the clear favorite.
Current Form of Team Vitality: What to Expect from Team Vitality
The French squad approach the BLAST Open London 2025 semifinals in great shape. Over the past three months, Vitality have played 48 maps, winning 34 of them — a testament to their stability and high-level play. During the summer, they showed consistent results at premier events: 3–4th place at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 and 4th place at the Esports World Cup 2025. At the current tournament, Vitality had no issues in the play-in stage — wins over GamerLegion, M80, and FaZe secured them a direct ticket to the semifinals.
- Team Vitality roster: apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz
In their last five matches, the “bees” won three (against FaZe, M80, and GamerLegion) and lost two (to The MongolZ and Team Falcons). This shows that while they occasionally stumble, overall they look far more solid than most opponents.
Current Form of MOUZ: What to Expect from MOUZ
MOUZ went through an even busier schedule — 57 maps in the past three months, with 33 wins. The team shows high activity at tournaments, but their results have been somewhat inconsistent: 3–4th place at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 and 5–8th place at the Esports World Cup 2025. In London, the “mice” advanced to the semifinals after defeating Imperial, G2, and M80.
- MOUZ roster: torzsi, xertioN, Jimpphat, Brollan, Spinx
In their last five matches, MOUZ won three (against M80, G2, and Imperial) but suffered losses to Team Falcons and FURIA. This shows they can compete with anyone, but often fall short in crucial moments against more experienced opposition.
Team Vitality Map Pool
In a bo3 format, Vitality’s first ban is almost guaranteed to be Mirage, as they consistently avoid this map. From there, they have strong options — Dust2 (8 times played, 100% win rate), Nuke (78% win rate), and Train (71%).
Most likely, Vitality will pick Dust2, their undefeated trump card, or Train to limit MOUZ’s options. In the second ban phase, Vitality may remove Ancient, keeping their strong maps available.
MOUZ Map Pool
MOUZ usually start by banning Dust2, which is their weakest map. When it comes to their pick, the “mice” often target their opponent’s weaknesses. Their main choices are Mirage (18 times, 56% win rate), Nuke (56%), and Train (83%).
Given Vitality’s strength on Dust2, MOUZ will most likely pick Train, where they hold their highest win rate, or Nuke to play their comfort game. In the second ban phase, they are likely to remove Inferno to reduce risks.
As a result, the decider is most likely to be Nuke or Overpass, which remain open after bans and picks.
Vitality’s Winning Streak over MOUZ: French Psychological Edge
Over the past six months, Vitality and MOUZ have faced each other seven times — and Vitality won every single match. This is a true domination streak:
- ESL Pro League S21 — 2:0 and 3:0 in favor of Vitality
- BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 — 2:0 in groups and 3:2 in the final, both for Vitality
- BLAST Rivals 2025 S1 — 2:1 Vitality
- IEM Dallas 2025 — a 3:0 final sweep for Vitality
- BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — 2:1 Vitality
- IEM Cologne 2025 — 2:0 Vitality
That makes it 7 straight wins for Vitality over MOUZ, a huge psychological factor that could heavily influence the semifinal.
Prediction for the BLAST Open London 2025 Finals Semifinal: Team Vitality vs MOUZ
Considering the map pool, recent form, and head-to-head history, Team Vitality are clear favorites. They are more consistent at big events and have repeatedly proven their superiority over MOUZ in key matches. While the “mice” might challenge on Train or Nuke, the deciding factors remain Vitality’s psychological edge and confidence in their own game.
Prediction: Team Vitality to win 2:1.
