The upcoming match between G2 and BIG at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier promises to be thrilling. G2 approach the game in excellent form, having recently secured an important victory over B8, reaffirming their status as one of the tournament favorites. BIG, on the other hand, have also impressed by confidently defeating SAW. Let's examine the current form of the teams and their map pool to make a prediction.

Current Team Form

G2

The G2 team is showing excellent results in the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 tournament. As part of the current matches, they defeated B8 2-1, ensuring confident progress. Their average rating for the last month was 6.3, highlighting the stability of their performances. At the Perfect World Shanghai Major Elimination Stage, G2 finished 3-1, reaching the playoffs, where they lost and took 3-4th place. G2 won 4 of their last 5 matches, defeating teams such as B8, HEROIC, FaZe and 3DMAX. The only defeat was during a rematch with FaZe.

BIG

BIG demonstrates less stable results. At the Perfect World Shanghai Major Elimination Stage, they failed to reach the playoffs and were eliminated with a 0-3 result. Nonetheless, within the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, they confidently defeated SAW 2-0. The team's average rating over the last month was 6.7, but in the last five matches, they only won twice — against SAW and Complexity, losing to paiN, G2 and HEROIC.

Team Map Pool

G2 is likely to start by banning the map Vertigo, which traditionally is their weak point. For map selection, they may prefer Mirage, where they have an impressive win rate of 71%, or Ancient, considering the opponent's weaknesses.

BIG, in turn, will most likely ban Anubis, and for map selection, prefer Ancient, where their win rate is 70%. The remaining bans may aim to eliminate uncomfortable maps—G2 might remove Inferno, and BIG—Dust II. As a decider, Nuke is likely to remain, where both teams show strong results.

Team Head-to-Head

G2 and BIG met a month ago, and G2 emerged victorious with a score of 1:0. This victory can give G2 additional confidence, as they have already proven their advantage in a direct confrontation.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and results of recent meetings, G2 appears to be clear favorites. They consistently perform well against strong opponents and achieve excellent results on key maps. BIG, despite their success in the match against SAW, shows instability against top teams. Given G2's recent achievements, confidence in their game, and successful map pool, their likelihood of winning this match is significantly higher.

Prediction: 2:0 in favor of G2.

The BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier is an important stage for reaching the tournament's final part. The format with a Single-Elimination bracket and Bo3 matches leaves little room for error. G2 and BIG must show their best, as the winner will continue the fight for the title, and the loser will leave the competition. This match promises to be exciting and intense, and more can be learned about it here.