On September 5th, 2025, at 16:30 UTC, FaZe will face off against G2 in the BLAST Open Fall 2025 Playoffs. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams compete for supremacy in this prestigious tournament. Hosted in the United Kingdom, the event offers a prize pool of $330,000. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Check out the match details here.
Current form of the teams
FaZe, currently ranked 12th in the world (source), has had a mixed run recently. Over the past year, their win rate stands at 56%, but it has slightly dipped to 53% in the last six months. Their recent form shows a win rate of 50% in the past month. FaZe’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with their last five matches showing a pattern of wins and losses.
They started with a loss against Vitality, followed by victories over Natus Vincere and ECSTATIC. However, they suffered defeats against Aurora and Virtus.pro. Despite these setbacks, FaZe has managed to secure $211,000 in earnings over the last six months, placing them 12th in the earnings ranking.
On the other hand, G2, ranked 15th globally (source), seems to be gaining momentum with a current win streak of two. Their yearly win rate is at 60%, with a slight decline to 55% over the past six months.
Teams Map Pool
The map veto for the upcoming match is expected to follow a strategic pattern. FaZe is likely to first ban Train, a map they rarely play, while G2 is expected to ban Nuke, where they have a lower win rate. FaZe will likely pick Mirage, a map where they have shown potential, while G2 might choose Inferno, a map they have a solid win rate on. Dust2 and Ancient are predicted to be banned in the latter stages, leaving Anubis as the decider map.
| Map | FaZe Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FaZe) | G2 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (G2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 50% | 2 | 30 | L, W, L, L, W | 83% | 6 | 7 | W, W, W, L, W |
| Inferno | 54% | 13 | 14 | L, L, W, W, L | 68% | 19 | 2 | W, L, W, W, W |
| Nuke | 50% | 12 | 7 | FB, FB, W, L, L | 38% | 13 | 16 | FB, FB, L, L, W |
| Ancient | 67% | 18 | 5 | W, W, W, W, L | 58% | 19 | 1 | L, L, W, W, L |
| Dust II | 60% | 15 | 10 | W, W, L, L, W | 63% | 19 | 6 | L, W, W, W, W |
| Mirage | 47% | 15 | 12 | W, L, W, L, L | 50% | 14 | 6 | W, L, L, W, W |
| Overpass | 0% | 3 | 2 | L, L, L | 0% | 0 | 4 | FB |
Prediction
Considering the current form and historical data, G2 is slightly favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2-0. G2’s recent form and head-to-head advantage give them a slight edge over FaZe. While FaZe has the potential to upset, G2’s consistent performance and strategic map picks are likely to secure them the victory in this best-of-3 series.
Prediction: FaZe 0:2 G2
BLAST Open Fall 2025 takes place from September 5 to September 7 in the United Kingdom, featuring a prize pool of $330,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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