MOUZ favourites? Liquid dark horse? dupreeh's favourites and underdogs for BLAST Open Season 2

"Spirit are looking scorching hot after their recent victories in Cologne and BLAST Bounty.
Despite a very disappointing result at the Esports World Cup, I don't see anyone but Vitality and MOUZ who could potentially danger Spirit. The adition of zweih has done something to the roster - maybe the stir up has brought new a new spark of trust and believe in the team - and it's been working for them.
And, if you have donk on your team, you're in for a very, very big treat. Spirit is my favourite." - dupreeh

"Something has happened to Vitality over the course of the last two months.

The french-international mix is still a very big title contender, but we've seen cracks in the highly praised major winning team of last season. They themselves claim they are playing at a poor level - and their recent results are still within the top four - but our expectations for Vitality has been very simple this year: winning is the only option to not disappoint.

However, not anymore. I still think Vitality should be considered the best team in the world. But should they fumble at this tournament, there might be a new king on the throne in less than a month." - dupreeh

"I have been a MOUZ 'fan' for a while - but I am slowly losing my faith. MOUZ are not a bad team - not at all. They are probably tied with Spirit to crown a second best team of the year, but MOUZ is just still lacking that little something to take them over the edge.

The firepower on the side of MOUZ is strong - but it's not strong enough when you constantly have to battle for titles against donk and ZywOo. You simply cannot afford to have multiple players to have off days and unfortunately, it happens too often in the important moments.

I don't know the recipe for the issue because you're making a ton of top fours and grand finals - but when do you get tired of never claiming that trophy and look for changes? I hope they continue as a unit, but something has to happen sooner or later. I haven't lost my faith. Yet." - dupreeh

"I saw what Legacy brought to the Major in Austin, and I have been quite impressed ever since. Especially when they go up against a better team on the rankings. And hey, it's online, anything can happen.

I am very excited for Legacy as always, and I hope this time around they can make a very deep run, to continue their improvements. Look out for the likes of dumau and latto." - dupreeh

"Okay, I know it's weird to see Liquid in this category, but let's just cut the bullshit: Liquid has been in massive trouble lately. And they probably still are.

They haven't solved their issues fully, but we've seen glimpses of a team that's willing to work and fight. They haven't won much, but they haven't been nuked out of the server at their last two events, which happened prior. They pressured the best teams to the brink, and I think it's just a matter of time before they at least turn the ship around for some better results.

Making upsets is not good enough for Liquid obviously, but with where they are right now, I think I would take it as a step in the right direction" - dupreeh

"Yeah, I'm probably biased, but I actually think ECSTATIC has had a very good swing in results lately.

Sure, it was against lower opposition, but they need to get experience against the best teams, and the time is now. They almost pulled off a big upset against Liquid at BLAST Bounty, but unfortunately couldn't close out the game.

I want Danish CS to do good, and I think ECSTATIC is a good take to make that happen." - dupreeh