Astralis and MIBR approach this match with different results in recent encounters, but both teams understand the importance of this game, as the loser will leave the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. For Astralis, it's a chance to confirm their stability and strengthen their fight for the playoffs, while for MIBR, it's an opportunity to bounce back after inconsistent performances. In this article, we'll analyze the current form of the teams, potential map pool, and provide a match prediction.
Current Form of the Teams
The average rating of Astralis in tournaments over the last month is 6.1. The team has been competing in tier-1 tournaments, showing a decent level, but lacking stability in crucial moments. Out of their last five matches, Astralis won three — against SAW, BetBoom, and Zero Tenacity, but lost to Falcons and paiN. The team shows good form, but the losses to paiN and Falcons indicate instability.
The average rating of MIBR in tournaments over the last month is 6.0. At IEM Katowice 2025 Play-in, MIBR won their opening match but then suffered two losses and exited the tournament. In BLAST Rising South America Spring 2025, the team reached the grand final but failed to secure a win. Out of their last five matches, MIBR won two — against Imperial fe and Sharks, but lost to 3DMAX, Wildcard, and Imperial.
Map Pool
Astralis will most likely ban Anubis, as they have avoided this map (26 bans in a row). They will likely choose Inferno, their best map with a 60% win rate over 20 games, or Nuke, where their win rate is 56%. Train also remains a stable map for the team (50% win rate).
MIBR is most likely to ban Dust II, as they have avoided this map for 40 consecutive matches. For their pick, they may choose Ancient, where they have a 71% win rate over 17 games, or Nuke, where their win rate is 60% over 25 matches. Mirage (26% win rate over 19 matches) also appears to be a weak spot for the team and will likely be their second ban.
- Inferno - Astralis' pick
- Ancient - MIBR's pick
- Nuke - decider
Match Prediction
Astralis appears to be the favorite for this match, given their experience in tier-1 tournaments and stable map pool. Their choice of Inferno gives them a good advantage, as it is one of their best maps. Meanwhile, MIBR, despite a good win rate on Ancient, shows inconsistent results, which might affect their performance.
If the match goes to the deciding map Nuke, Astralis will have a slight advantage due to their higher level of discipline and preparation. Overall, Astralis has a greater chance of winning, but MIBR can put up a fight, especially if they manage to win their map.
Prediction: Astralis 2-1 MIBR
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will take place from February 14 to 23 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament with a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.
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