The group stage of the PGL Astana 2025 is entering the hottest stage - after two days of play, the key pairs of the third round have been formed. In the 2-0 status, two central confrontations await us: Natus Vincere vs. The MongolZ and Astralis vs. Team Spirit. These matches will determine the first teams that will guarantee a place in the next stage (Play-off) with a perfect score.

Main matches (2-0)

• NAVI, after a number of unsuccessful tournaments in 2025, looks as composed and convincing as possible. Their new lineup shows excellent discipline and individual form. But The MongolZ, who have already defeated FURIA and MIBR, are in the best shape in the history of the organization. This is the main sensation of the first stage.
• Another key confrontation is Astralis vs Spirit. Astralis have experienced ODDIK and closed the match against paiN with a powerful performance. Spirit, on the other hand, show the classic power of Eastern Europe with the furious play of Donk, who has become a real monster on Dust2 and Train. Both teams claim a place in the top 4 of the entire tournament, and the match between them is worthy of a playoff.

Mid-pool matches (1-1)

In the so-called mid-pool, we will see four matches that will determine the teams that will remain in the fight for the top 8 and those who will be on the verge of elimination:

• FURIA vs MIBR - a classic Brazilian derby. After a hard-fought victory over GamerLegion, FURIA will try to stabilize. MIBR is currently facing serious problems, but the match against G2 proved that it's too early to write them off.
• BIG vs Virtus.pro - both teams are in search of stability. BIG has already shown discipline in the match against Aurora, and VP has shown a strong form with M80. A loss in this match will seriously complicate the life of one of the favorites.
• NIP vs Aurora is a match of equals. Aurora lost to HOTU, but rehabilitated in a match with the same opponent. NIP lost to Spirit in a dry spell, and now they have one last chance to change their mood.
• paiN vs ODDIK is an interesting confrontation of South American styles. ODDIK has already pleasantly surprised with a victory over G2, while paiN retains a chance to move on after winning the opening round.

Elimination matches (0-2)

At the bottom of the grid are the matches after which the teams will leave the tournament:

• GamerLegion vs HOTU - GL has not yet shown a stable game, and HOTU, despite the defeats, leaves the impression of a strong team. This is a match for survival, where the chances are 50/50.
• M80 vs G2 is the biggest disappointment of the tournament so far. G2, after two defeats (with TaZ in the roster instead of huNter-), is in a critical state. M80 hasn't won a single match yet, but they have a chance to make history by knocking out the title favorite.

PGL Astana 2025 takes place from May 10 to 18. The entire tournament is held in Astana, Kazakhstan, at Barys Arena. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $625,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament through this link.