On June 19, 2025, at 23:30 UTC, FURIA will face off against paiN Gaming in the playoffs of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. This best-of-3 series promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for supremacy in the tournament’s playoff stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can follow the match details here.
Current form of the teams
FURIA, currently ranked 16th in the world (source), has been in remarkable form lately. They boast a win streak of five matches, with their most recent victories against Virtus.pro, Aurora, and The MongolZ in the ongoing BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Their recent month win rate stands at an impressive 70%, showcasing their dominance in recent fixtures. Additionally, FURIA has accumulated $83,625 in earnings over the past six months, placing them 22nd in the earnings ranking. Their performance in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has been noteworthy, as they qualified for the playoffs after a strong showing in Stage 2, finishing in the 3-5th position.
On the other hand, paiN Gaming, ranked 23rd globally, has also been performing well, with a three-match win streak. Their recent triumphs include victories over Virtus.pro, 3DMAX, and Nemiga. PaiN’s recent month win rate is 67%, indicating their competitive edge. In terms of earnings, paiN has amassed $122,125 in the last six months, ranking them 17th in the earnings list. Despite their losses to G2 and Spirit, paiN has shown resilience and the ability to bounce back.
Teams’ Map Pool
The map veto process for the upcoming match is expected to be strategic. FURIA is anticipated to first ban Ancient, a map they have consistently avoided, while paiN will likely ban Train, a map they have seldom played. FURIA is expected to pick Anubis, where they have a fair win rate of 53% over the past six months. PaiN, on the other hand, is likely to pick Nuke, their strongest map with a 67% win rate. The decider is expected to be Mirage, a map both teams have played frequently.
| Map | FURIA | paiN | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (FURIA) | Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (paiN) | |
| Ancient | 0% | 0 | 34 | FBFBL | 0% | 1 | 31 | FBFBL |
| Dust II | 10% | 0 | 33 | WLLWW | 50% | 22 | 1 | WLLWW |
| Inferno | 18% | 0 | 32 | LWLLW | 24% | 21 | 3 | WLLWL |
| Nuke | 22% | 0 | 31 | WLLWL | 67% | 18 | 1 | WLLWW |
| Mirage | 23% | 0 | 30 | WELFB | 56% | 18 | 3 | WLFBL |
| Anubis | 28% | 0 | 29 | LWWLW | 25% | 8 | 12 | LLLW |
| Train | 67% | 12 | 4 | WLLWW | 0% | 6 | 25 | FBFBL |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, PaiN managed to secure a win in their most recent clash on June 7, 2025, with a 1-0 scoreline. Historically, FURIA has dominated with a 78% win rate against paiN, making them the favorites in this matchup. The teams have shown distinct map preferences, with FURIA often banning Ancient and paiN opting to ban Train.
Prediction
Given the current form and historical dominance, FURIA is likely to win this match with a predicted score of 2:0. Their recent performances and superior map pool provide them with a significant advantage over paiN. While paiN has shown potential and resilience, FURIA’s consistency and strategic map selections are expected to secure them a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 12 to June 22 in the United States, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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