In the group stage of the BLAST Open Spring 2025, we're set for an exciting match between G2 and Eternal Fire—two teams vying for a spot in the playoffs. G2 is aiming to regain stability after a series of mixed performances, while Eternal Fire is gaining momentum and showcasing confident play in top tournaments. In this article, we will analyze the teams' form, their map pool, and attempt to predict the outcome of the upcoming clash.
Current Team Form
Eternal Fire approaches the match to advance from the group stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 in decent form. Their average rating at S-tier events over the past month is 6.1. The team performed well at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 and ESL Pro League Season 21, reaching the quarterfinals in both instances. The Turks have strong team chemistry and consistently advance from groups.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Eternal Fire | 2 - 0 | Liquid |
| March 13 | Eternal Fire | 1 - 2 | Spirit |
| March 11 | Eternal Fire | 2 - 1 | Falcons |
| March 10 | Eternal Fire | 2 - 0 | paiN |
| March 09 | Eternal Fire | 0 - 2 | Liquid |
G2, despite a slightly higher average rating of 6.2, appear less convincing. They also exited in the quarterfinals of ESL Pro League Season 21 after a 3-2 run, but the team's play raises questions: inconsistent shooting, fluctuating individual performances, and weak adaptation to opponents.
| Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | G2 | 2 - 0 | Imperial |
| March 13 | G2 | 1 - 2 | MOUZ |
| March 11 | G2 | 2 - 0 | GamerLegion |
| March 10 | G2 | 0 - 2 | Natus Vincere |
| March 09 | G2 | 2 - 0 | SAW |
Map Pool
Eternal Fire typically bans Ancient first—having done so 32 times. When selecting a map, the team focuses on exploiting the opponent's weaknesses: they might prefer Anubis (20 picks, 70% win rate) or Nuke (17 picks, 71% win rate).
G2 generally bans Train first—it's their most frequent ban. As their primary choice, they are likely to pick Dust2, where they have a high win rate (71%). Picks like Mirage (68% win rate over 19 matches) or Inferno (64% win rate over 14 games) are also possible, depending on the opponent's lineup.
| Map | G2 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (G2) | Eternal Fire Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Eternal Fire) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 0% | 0 | 10 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 40% | 5 | 7 | W, W, L, L, L |
| Ancient | 31% | 16 | 7 | L, W, L, W, L | 0% | 1 | 33 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Dust II | 71% | 17 | 3 | W, W, L, L, W | 53% | 15 | 5 | L, W, L, L, W |
| Inferno | 64% | 14 | 6 | W, W, W, W, W | 50% | 20 | 2 | W, L, W, W, L |
| Anubis | 57% | 7 | 16 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 70% | 20 | 1 | L, L, W, L, L |
| Nuke | 64% | 11 | 4 | W, L, W, W, W | 75% | 16 | 11 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 68% | 19 | 6 | L, L, L, W, W | 58% | 12 | 14 | L, L, L, W, L |
Previous Encounters
G2 and Eternal Fire have already faced each other this season at the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1 Finals. The Turks prevailed 2-1. The maps played were: Anubis (11-13), Dust2 (13-9), Nuke (10-13). This indicates a closely contested match and highlights Nuke as a potential decider.
Match Prediction
The match promises to be intense: both teams are on a similar level, but Eternal Fire appears more stable and cohesive lately. G2 is still searching for their form and often relies on clutches and individual plays from m0NESY. If G2 doesn't demonstrate well-structured team play, Eternal Fire might replicate their success.
Prediction: Eternal Fire 2-1 G2
BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 takes place from March 19 to 30. The group stage will be held at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, and the playoffs will take place at the MEO arena in Lisbon, Portugal. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament in more detail via this link.
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