The much-awaited clash between Tidebound and Team Spirit is set to take place on May 9, 2025, at 14:00 GMT. This best-of-3 series is part of the BLAST Slam III Playoffs, an elite tournament held in Denmark. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.

Current form of the teams

Tidebound

Tidebound enters this matchup with a recent surge in their performance. Currently, they hold a winstreak of two games, and their overall win rate stands at 60% over the past year. However, their win rate has slightly dipped to 56% in the recent month. Tidebound’s earnings over the last six months amount to $210,000, placing them at 9th in the earnings ranking. In their recent matches, they have shown resilience, securing victories against BetBoom Team, Xtreme Gaming, and Team Liquid. However, they faced setbacks against Tundra Esports and Yakult’s Brothers. Despite these losses, their recent victories have boosted their morale.

Team Spirit

On the other hand, Team Spirit is on a similar two-game winstreak. Their win rate has been consistently strong at 62% over the past six months, with a slight uptick to 63% in the recent month. Team Spirit has amassed $880,000 in earnings over the last half-year, ranking them 6th among their peers. Their latest performances include crucial wins against PARIVISION and Team Liquid, although they suffered losses to PARIVISION and Team Falcons. Their ability to bounce back in the playoffs after initial setbacks indicates their tenacity and strategic depth.

Frequently Picked Heroes

Victory often comes down to the draft. These are the heroes teams have picked most often in recent weeks — and with whom they've found the greatest success.  

Tidebound

Team Spirit

Most Common Bans

Bans are a key part of strategy, letting teams remove the most threatening enemy heroes and shape the draft to fit their own game plan.  

Tidebound

Team Spirit

Head-to-Head

In their recent head-to-head encounters, Tidebound and Team Spirit have each secured a victory. On April 26, 2025, Tidebound managed a convincing 2-0 win against Team Spirit, while on April 20, 2025, Team Spirit returned the favor with a 2-0 victory of their own. These matches highlight the competitive nature of their rivalry, with neither team having a definitive edge over the other. Match details for April 26 and April 20 provide insights into their strategies and execution.

Match Prediction

Based on the current form and historical performance, Tidebound is slightly favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2:1. Their recent victories against formidable opponents in the BLAST Slam III indicate a strong strategic approach, and their ability to learn from past losses could prove decisive. Team Spirit, while resilient, may face challenges in overcoming Tidebound’s current momentum. Nonetheless, the match promises to be closely contested, with both teams having the potential to claim victory.

Prediction: Team Spirit win 2:1 

Match odds:

Team Spirit (1.45) vs. PARIVISION (2.60) on May 7, 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 the news, schedule, and results of the tournament on the BLAST Slam III tournament page.