On May 6, 2025, at 18:00 UTC, Team Liquid will face Xtreme Gaming in the Group Stage B of the BLAST Slam III tournament. The match will be in a best-of-1 format and is one of the opening clashes of this stage. We have analyzed the current form of the teams, their frequent picks and bans, as well as head-to-head encounters, to offer a well-founded prediction for the game. More details about the match can be found at this link.

Current Form of the Teams

Team Liquid

Team Liquid approaches this match with good momentum, having secured 3 victories in their last 5 matches. The team is ranked 4th globally and has earned $1,077,500 over the past six months. Their level of preparation and experience on the international stage allow Liquid to feel confident at LAN tournaments. Recent wins against teams like Team Spirit and Tundra Esports confirm their readiness for tough competition.

Xtreme Gaming

The Chinese team is in good form and has been showing confident play over the past weeks. Xtreme often dominates their regional league and boasts a flexible draft. Although precise data on their international performances in recent months is limited, the team consistently remains in the top 10 of the global rankings and is capable of defeating favorites in the Bo1 format.

Most Frequent Picks

A smart choice of heroes plays a crucial role in the outcome of professional matches. Frequently recurring picks reflect not only the team's unique style but also the current trends of the game's meta.

Team Liquid

Xtreme Gaming

Most Frequent Bans

The ban phase is a critical part of the draft, allowing teams to exclude the strongest heroes and limit the opponent's tactical potential. The most frequently banned characters are typically the most influential and dangerous in the current patch.

Team Liquid

Xtreme Gaming

Head-to-Head Encounters

The teams have faced each other three times in the past six months. Team Liquid leads the head-to-head with two solid victories—2:0 and 2:1. However, in one match played a month ago, Xtreme Gaming managed to take revenge with a 2:0 score, demonstrating progress in adapting to Liquid's style. This victory could be a psychological factor in the upcoming match, especially considering the bo1 format, where the cost of a single mistake is particularly high.

Match Prediction

The Bo1 format always adds extra intrigue; however, Team Liquid appears more composed on the international stage and has experience performing in LAN settings. Their stable structure, deep hero pool, and confidence in the late game give them a slight edge. Nonetheless, Xtreme might surprise with an unconventional strategy.

Prediction: Victory for Team Liquid

Match odds:

Team Liquid (1.45) vs. Xtreme Gaming (2.60) on May 6, 2025, at 17:00 CEST.

Odds are provided by Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.

BLAST Slam III will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2025, in Denmark with a prize pool of $750,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament at this link.