On May 11, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, G2 will face off against ODDIK in a best-of-3 series during the PGL Astana 2025 Group Stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details on the match, visit the match page.
Current form of the teams
G2, currently ranked 5th globally, has shown a solid performance over the past year with a win rate of 68%. However, their recent form has been less impressive, with a win rate of 50% in the last month. Their recent matches include a loss to MIBR in the PGL Astana 2025 and a second-place finish at the PGL Bucharest 2025, where they earned $93,750. Despite their recent struggles, G2’s performance in high-stakes tournaments remains strong, having defeated teams like Complexity and Virtus.pro in the playoffs. Their earnings over the last six months amount to $245,250, placing them 9th in the earnings ranking.
ODDIK, ranked 81st, has had a challenging run, with a recent win rate of only 25%. Their last five matches include a loss to Astralis in the PGL Astana 2025 and a mixed performance in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: South American Regional Qualifier. Despite a victory over Solid, they were unable to progress past Legacy in the semifinals. Their earnings over the last six months are $11,390, ranking them 80th compared to other teams.
Teams’ Map Pool
The upcoming match’s map veto is expected to follow this sequence: G2 will first ban Train, while ODDIK will ban Mirage. G2 is likely to pick Inferno, a map where they have a 69% win rate over the last six months. ODDIK might opt for Anubis, where they have a 67% win rate. The remaining maps will see G2 banning Ancient and ODDIK banning Dust2, leading to Nuke as the decider. Historically, G2 has shown strength on Inferno, and ODDIK has performed well on Anubis, making these picks highly strategic.
| Map | G2 Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (G2) | ODDIK Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (ODDIK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 0% | 0 | 19 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 57% | 7 | 6 | FB, L, L, L, L |
| Dust II | 79% | 14 | 3 | W, W, W, W, W | 41% | 17 | 7 | W, L, L, L, L |
| Anubis | 43% | 7 | 14 | L, FB, L, L, W | 67% | 27 | 1 | W, L, W, L, W |
| Nuke | 46% | 13 | 4 | W, W, L, L, L | 61% | 28 | 3 | W, L, W, W, L |
| Mirage | 62% | 13 | 6 | W, FB, W, W, L | 75% | 4 | 17 | L, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Inferno | 69% | 13 | 5 | W, L, W, L, W | 57% | 7 | 13 | W, L, W, L, L |
| Ancient | 50% | 18 | 6 | W, W, W, W, L | 50% | 18 | 7 | W, W, L, W, W |
Prediction
Based on the current form, map pool, and historical performance, G2 is favored to win the series with a predicted score of 2:0. G2’s superior performance on maps like Inferno and their overall higher win rate give them a significant advantage. ODDIK’s recent struggles and lower ranking make it challenging for them to overcome G2 in this matchup. Therefore, G2 is likely to secure a victory in this encounter.
Prediction: G2 2:0 ODDIK
Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.
PGL Astana 2025 takes place from May 10 to May 18 in Kazakhstan, featuring a prize pool of $625,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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