On May 1, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, FlyQuest will face off against FaZe in a best-of-3 series at the BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, Group B stage. This match will take place in the lower bracket of the tournament, which is currently being held in Denmark. 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
FlyQuest, currently ranked 41st in the world according to the Valve rankings, has had a challenging run lately. Their overall win rate stands at 63%, but this has dipped to 43% over the past six months. Their recent form shows a win rate of 57% in the last month. Despite their struggles, FlyQuest managed to secure first place at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: Oceanic & Southeast Asian Regional Qualifier, earning them a spot in the major tournament. However, their recent matches have been tough, including losses to top-tier teams like Spirit and Natus Vincere. Their recent earnings over the past six months amount to $36,500, placing them 41st in terms of earnings among competitive teams.
On the other hand, FaZe is ranked 9th in the world, showcasing a more consistent performance. Their overall win rate is 61%, with a slight increase to 59% over the past six months. FaZe’s recent performance has been mixed, with a win rate of 54% in the last month. They recently finished 7-8th at the Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025, earning $7,000. Despite their recent losses to teams like Falcons and GamerLegion, FaZe’s robust lineup and strategic prowess make them formidable opponents. Their earnings over the last six months are significantly higher at $396,000, ranking them 7th among competitive teams.
Teams’ Map Pool
In this upcoming best-of-3 series, the map veto process is expected to unfold as follows: FlyQuest will likely first ban Train due to FaZe’s high ban rate on this map. FaZe is expected to ban Mirage, a map FlyQuest has a strong win rate on. FlyQuest might pick Inferno as their first choice, while FaZe is likely to select Ancient, a map they have been comfortable with. Subsequent bans could see FlyQuest banning Anubis and FaZe banning Dust2, leaving Nuke as the decider map.
| Map | FlyQuest WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FlyQuest) | FaZe WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FaZe) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 75% | 4 | 16 | FB, FB, W, W, W | 50% | 12 | 11 | FB, FB, L, FB, L |
| Nuke | 30% | 10 | 9 | L, L, FB, FB, L | 53% | 17 | 9 | W, L, FB, W, L |
| Ancient | 44% | 9 | 7 | L, FB, FB, W, L | 65% | 23 | 1 | L, W, W, W, L |
| Dust II | 43% | 7 | 9 | L, W, L, W, W | 50% | 18 | 10 | L, W, L, L, W |
| Anubis | 60% | 10 | 3 | L, W, W, L, W | 55% | 11 | 10 | W, L, L, W, W |
| Inferno | 41% | 17 | 3 | W, W, W, W, L | 43% | 14 | 11 | W, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Train | 50% | 2 | 7 | W, FB, FB, FB, FB | 50% | 2 | 18 | W, L, FB, FB, FB |
Head-to-Head
FaZe has dominated the head-to-head matchups against FlyQuest, winning all three of their last encounters with a consistent 2-0 scoreline. This gives FaZe a psychological edge heading into the match, as they have demonstrated a clear understanding of FlyQuest’s strategies and weaknesses.
Prediction
Based on the analysis of recent performances, map pool strengths, and head-to-head history, FaZe is expected to secure a 2-0 victory against FlyQuest. FaZe’s superior map control, combined with their consistent performance against FlyQuest, makes them the favorites in this matchup. With a win probability of 92% for FaZe compared to FlyQuest’s 8%, all signs point towards a FaZe victory.
Prediction: FlyQuest 0:2 FaZe
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 takes place from April 30 to May 4 in Denmark, featuring a prize pool of $350,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.
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