The upcoming match between BetBoom and FURIA at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier promises to be a true test for both teams. BetBoom surprised everyone with their performance, knocking out MOUZ, one of the tournament favorites. The new lineup with Boombl4 and Ax1le is quickly gaining form, making them unpredictable opponents. Will FURIA, with their experience and stability, handle this challenge? Let's examine the current form of the teams and their map pool to make a prediction.

Current Form of the Teams

BetBoom

BetBoom is showing unpredictable yet good form. Their average rating over the past month stands at 6.0, although this figure is based on just one match. Nonetheless, within the framework of BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, the team already caused a sensation by knocking out MOUZ with a score of 2-1. This result is particularly remarkable, given that BetBoom recently added new players to their roster. This indicates potential for fast team growth and adaptation.

Previously, the team failed to show stable results at the Perfect World Shanghai Major European RMR, finishing the tournament with a 3-3 record and missing the opportunity to advance to the next stage. However, their last five matches show their prowess: three wins (against SAW, Nemiga, and MOUZ) and two losses (to GamerLegion and Fnatic).

FURIA

FURIA's average rating for the past month is slightly higher at 6.4, also based on one match. The team participated in the Perfect World Shanghai Major Elimination Stage but couldn't make it to the playoffs, finishing with a 2-3 record. In BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, FURIA defeated Nemiga with a score of 2-1, although the match proved to be more challenging than expected.

FURIA's recent results include two victories (against Nemiga and paiN) and three losses (to FaZe, Liquid, and Vitality). Despite difficulties, the team shows fighting spirit and experience playing against strong opponents.

Team Map Pool

BetBoom most frequently removes the Inferno map, having done so 23 times. They tailor their picks based on their opponents' weaknesses, favoring maps like Nuke (16 times with a win rate of 63%), Anubis (14 times with a win rate of 64%), and Ancient (12 times with a win rate of 67%). Among their most successful maps are Dust 2 (70% win rate), Ancient (67%), and Anubis (64%).

FURIA, on the other hand, traditionally excludes Ancient, which has happened 29 times. They often opt for Nuke (20 times with a win rate of 70%), Mirage (19 times with a win rate of 37%), or Dust II (16 times with a win rate of 63%). Their strong maps are Nuke (70% win rate), Inferno (64%), and Dust II (63%).

Most likely, in the upcoming match, BetBoom will ban Inferno, and FURIA will remove Ancient. BetBoom will choose Anubis as their pick, where they show consistent results, while FURIA will likely opt for Nuke, their most successful map. After the second stage of bans (BetBoom removing Mirage, and FURIA banning Dust II), the deciding map could be Train or another map that remains after the Train ban.

Match Prediction

The match promises to be intense, considering both teams display a similar level of play. Nevertheless, BetBoom may gain an advantage through a successful Anubis pick and the unexpected synergy of their new players. If they maintain a high pace and continue to exploit the opponent's weaknesses, their chances of winning increase. FURIA, on the other hand, will strive to dominate on Nuke, their main map. However, their reliance on results from a single map and recent issues with Nemiga indicate possible vulnerabilities.

Prediction: 2:1 in favor of BetBoom

BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier is a crucial stage for reaching the final part of the tournament. The Single-Elimination bracket format and Bo3 matches leave little room for mistakes. BetBoom and FURIA must show their best, as the winner will continue fighting for the title, while the loser will exit the competition. This match promises to be bright and tense, find out more about it here.