On August 27, 2025, at 12:30 PM UTC, GamerLegion will face off against Virtus.pro in the BLAST Open Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier Group A. This best-of-3 match will determine which team advances in this prestigious tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match here.
Current form of the teams
GamerLegion, currently ranked 14th in the world (ranking link), has shown a mixed form recently. Over the past year, they have maintained a win rate of 56%, but this has dipped to 33% in the last month. Their most recent matches include a 0-2 loss to The MongolZ in the Esports World Cup 2025, where they finished 9-16th, earning $20,000. They did secure a victory against BIG in the CS Asia Championships 2025: European Open Qualifier, earning a spot in the main event. Despite their recent struggles, GamerLegion’s earnings over the last six months amount to $123,500, placing them 19th in earnings rankings. Their recent performance against Virtus.pro has been strong, securing a 2-0 victory in their last encounter during the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 Stage 1.
Virtus.pro, ranked 17th (ranking link), has also experienced a challenging period. Their overall win rate stands at 59% for the year, but it has been 50% over the last month. In recent tournaments, they finished 9-16th at the Esports World Cup 2025, losing to MOUZ, and 5-8th at the BLAST Bounty Fall 2025, where they were defeated by Spirit. Virtus.pro’s six-month earnings are $129,125, ranking them 17th in earnings. Their performance against higher-ranked teams has been inconsistent, with notable wins against FaZe but losses to teams like HEROIC and MOUZ.
Teams’ Map Pool
The map veto for this match is expected to see GamerLegion banning Mirage first, while Virtus.pro will likely ban Nuke. GamerLegion’s first pick is anticipated to be Ancient, a map where they have a win rate of 72% over the last six months. Virtus.pro is expected to pick Inferno, where they have a strong win rate of 75%. The remaining maps will likely see GamerLegion banning Dust2 and Virtus.pro banning Train, leaving Anubis as the decider. This map veto strategy aligns with historical data, where GamerLegion has often prioritized Ancient and avoided Mirage, while Virtus.pro has consistently banned Nuke.
| Map | GamerLegion Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (GamerLegion) | Virtus.Pro Winrate | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Virtus.Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke | 47% | 19 | 4 | W, W, W, L, W | 0% | 0 | 27 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
| Ancient | 72% | 18 | 3 | L, W, W, L, W | 27% | 15 | 7 | L, W, L, L, L |
| Dust II | 75% | 4 | 24 | FB, W, W, W, L | 50% | 14 | 0 | L, W, L, L, L |
| Inferno | 50% | 20 | 1 | W, FB, L, W, L | 75% | 12 | 3 | W, L, W, W, W |
| Train | 43% | 7 | 9 | W, L, W, FB, L | 33% | 6 | 11 | L, L, L, L, W |
| Mirage | 35% | 17 | 5 | L, L, L, L, FB | 33% | 15 | 5 | L, L, L, L, L |
| Overpass | 50% | 2 | 1 | W, L | 50% | 6 | 0 | L, W, W, L, L |
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head history between GamerLegion and Virtus.pro shows GamerLegion leading with a win rate of 60% in their recent encounters. GamerLegion has won four out of their last five matches against Virtus.pro, including a decisive 2-0 victory in their most recent meeting on July 24, 2025. Historically, GamerLegion has shown a preference for maps like Ancient and Inferno against Virtus.pro, while Virtus.pro has struggled to secure victories on these maps.
Match Prediction
Considering the current form, map pool strengths, and head-to-head history, GamerLegion is favored to win this match with a predicted score of 2:0. GamerLegion’s strong performance on maps like Ancient and their recent success against Virtus.pro give them a significant edge. Virtus.pro will need to overcome their recent challenges and adapt their map strategies to stand a chance in this encounter.
Prediction: GamerLegion 2:0 Virtus.pro
BLAST Open Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier takes place from August 26 to September 1, featuring top-tier teams competing in an online format. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.
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