On May 10, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, Team Spirit will face off against Team Falcons in the BLAST Slam III Playoffs. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a spot in the next round. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. 

Current form of the teams

Team Spirit

Team Spirit, currently on a three-match winning streak, is in excellent form. Over the past year, they have maintained a win rate of 61%, with a slight increase to 64% over the last six months and 63% in the recent month. Their recent performance in the BLAST Slam III has been commendable, with victories over Tidebound, PARIVISION, and Team Liquid. However, they have suffered losses against PARIVISION and Team Falcons in the group stages. Team Spirit has amassed $880,000 in earnings over the last six months, ranking them sixth among other teams.

Team Falcons

On the other hand, Team Falcons have had a mixed run lately, with a win rate of 53% over the past six months, dropping to 45% in the last month. They have recently defeated PARIVISION and Gaimin Gladiators, but suffered a loss to Aurora Gaming. Team Falcons’ recent earnings stand at $897,500, placing them fifth in the earnings ranking. Despite their recent loss to NAVI Junior in the PGL Wallachia Season 4, their performance in the BLAST Slam III has been promising.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, hero picks are a key element of team strategy, shaping both the playstyle and tactical choices. Present trends highlight meta-defining heroes that significantly influence how teams approach the game.

Team Spirit

Team Falcons

Most Frequent Bans

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Team Spirit

Team Falcons

Head-to-Head

In their recent encounters, Team Falcons have had the upper hand against Team Spirit, winning three out of the last five matches. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 win on May 6, 2025. Team Spirit, however, managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Team Falcons on April 10, 2025. Historically, Team Falcons have shown a slight edge in their head-to-head statistics with a 47% win rate overall against Team Spirit’s 42%.

Match Prediction

Based on the current form and historical data, we predict a 2:1 victory for Team Spirit. While Team Falcons have proven to be a formidable opponent in past encounters, Team Spirit’s recent winning streak and consistent performance in the BLAST Slam III suggest they have the momentum to edge out a win in this series. The win probabilities slightly favor Team Spirit with a 51% chance of victory compared to Team Falcons’ 49%.

Prediction: Team Spirit win 2:1 

Match odds:

Team Spirit (1.75) vs. Team Falcons (2.00) on May 9, 2025, at 16:00 CEST.

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

BLAST Slam III takes place from May 6 to 11 in Denmark, with a prize pool of $750,000. You can follow news, schedule, and results on the BLAST Slam III tournament page.