With the start of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 playoffs, which kicks off on June 19, 2025, at 10 p.m. EEST in Texas, we have gathered “Pick'em” predictions from well-known figures in the world of CS2. Each expert has selected the teams they believe will win the quarterfinals, semifinals, and become champions. Here's a detailed breakdown!

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 playoffs bring together the 8 best teams, who will compete for the title in a knockout format from June 19 to 22, 2025. All matches will be arenas for intense battles.

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Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1) and Spirit will defeat Vitality (SF2), with Spirit as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Spirit's victory over Vitality in the semifinals may come as a surprise, given the strength of both teams, and a triumph in the grand final will add intrigue to their status as favorites.

Banks

Predicts that paIN will defeat FURIA (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Natus Vincere will defeat Vitality (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat paIN (SF1) and Natus Vincere will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Natus Vincere emerging as the champion.

Why it's interesting: paIN's unexpected victory over FURIA in the quarterfinals may come as a shock, and Natus Vincere's triumph in the final against FaZe promises a dramatic conclusion.

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Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), The MongolZ will defeat FaZe (QF2), Vitality will defeat NAVI (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FURIA will defeat The MongolZ (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality emerging as the champion.

Why it's interesting: FURIA's victory over The MongolZ in the semifinals could be a key moment.

Cooper

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with FaZe as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Choosing FaZe as the champion after defeating Vitality may come as a surprise, and the clash between Spirit and Vitality will add tension to the semifinals.

CS_Tactics

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality  will defeat NAVI (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality  will defeat Spirit (SF2), with FaZe as the champion.

Why it's interesting: FaZe's triumph over Vitality in the final could be a sensation, and their victory in the grand final will add unpredictability to the results.

kioShiMa

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat NAVI (QF3), and MOUZ will defeat Spirit (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Vitality's victory over Spirit in the semifinals could be decisive, and their championship title will add intrigue.

launders

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat NAVI (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with FaZe as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Choosing FaZe as the champion may come as a surprise, and the clash between Vitality and Spirit will add drama.

LucyLucy

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat NAVI (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Vitality's victory over Spirit in the semifinals could be a sensation, and their championship title will add unpredictability.

Mac

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat NAVI (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: FaZe's unexpected run to the final could be a surprise, adding intrigue.

nicoodoz

 Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), The MongolZ will defeat FaZe (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, The MongolZ will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with The MongolZ as the champion.

Why it's interesting: The MongolZ's unexpected triumph as champion after defeating Vitality could be a sensation, adding tension.

Ozzny

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Vitality's victory over Spirit in the semifinals could be key, and their championship title will add intrigue to the final.

Pimp

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Spirit will defeat Vitality (SF2), with Spirit as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Spirit's triumph over Vitality in the semifinals could be decisive, and their victory in the grand final will add unpredictability.

shox

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Choosing Vitality as the champion after defeating Spirit may come as a surprise, and the clash between FaZe and FURIA will add drama.

STYKO

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and MOUZ will defeat Spirit (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1), and Vitality will defeat Spirit (SF2), with Vitality as the champion.

Why it's interesting: Choosing Vitality as the champion after defeating Spirit in the semifinals may come as a surprise, given the strength of both teams, and the clash between The MongolZ and FaZe will add intrigue to the final stage.

Swani

Predicts that FURIA will defeat paIN (QF1), FaZe will defeat The MongolZ (QF2), Vitality will defeat Natus Vincere (QF3), and Spirit will defeat MOUZ (QF4). In the semifinals, FaZe will defeat FURIA (SF1) and Spirit will defeat Vitality (SF2), with FaZe emerging as the champion.

Why it's interesting: FaZe's victory over Spirit in the final may come as a surprise, given Spirit's potential, and a triumph in the grand final will add drama to the tournament.

Pick'em predictions for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 playoffs highlight FaZe, Vitality, and Spirit as the main contenders for the title, with various experts making unique bets. 

These predictions reflect strategic depth and diversity of opinion, promising exciting matches. Follow our website for updates on the results to see if these predictions come true, and share your impressions!