On August 29th, 2025, at 12:30 PM UTC, M80 will face off against Virtus.pro in the BLAST Open Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier Group A. This best-of-3 series is part of the lower bracket playoff stage. Both teams are looking to advance in this prestigious tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome.
Current form of the teams
M80, currently ranked 31st in the world (World Rankings), has shown a solid form recently with a win rate of 80% over the last month. Despite a recent loss to Vitality in the upper bracket quarterfinals of the BLAST Open Fall 2025, M80 has had notable victories against teams like InControl and Getting Info.
Over the past six months, M80 has earned $59,250, placing them 38th in earnings compared to other teams. Their recent victories in the NA Revival Series 8, where they claimed the 1st place, highlight their competitive edge. However, the team is currently on a losing streak, having dropped their latest match against Vitality.
Virtus.pro, ranked 17th globally, has had a challenging run recently, with a 40% win rate in the last month. Their recent performances include losses to GamerLegion and MOUZ in high-stakes tournaments. Despite these setbacks, Virtus.pro has demonstrated potential, with wins against FaZe and MIBR in the BLAST Bounty Fall 2025: Closed Qualifier.
Over the last six months, Virtus.pro has amassed $129,125, ranking 17th in terms of earnings. Their recent form has been inconsistent, yet they remain a formidable opponent with a history of strong performances.
Teams Map Pool
In the upcoming match, the map veto process is expected to unfold as follows: M80 will likely first ban Nuke, while Virtus.pro will remove Ancient. M80 is anticipated to pick Mirage, leveraging their 63% win rate on this map over the past six months. Virtus.pro is expected to select Inferno, where they have a solid 75% win rate. The bans will continue with M80 removing Train and Virtus.pro banning Anubis, leaving Dust2 as the decider map.
| Map | M80 WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (M80) | Virtus.Pro WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (Virtus.Pro) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient | 87% | 23 | 4 | W, W, W, W, W | 25% | 16 | 7 | W, L, L, L, L |
| Overpass | 94% | 16 | 1 | W, W, W, W, W | 50% | 6 | 0 | L, L, W, L, W |
| Mirage | 67% | 18 | 5 | W, W, W, L, W | 33% | 15 | 5 | L, L, L, L, W |
| Train | 60% | 10 | 3 | FB, W, W, W, W | 33% | 6 | 11 | L, L, L, L, W |
| Inferno | 57% | 14 | 2 | W, W, L, W, L | 75% | 12 | 4 | W, W, W, W, W |
| Dust II | 48% | 25 | 3 | L, L, L, L, L | 47% | 15 | 0 | W, L, L, L, L |
| Nuke | 0% | 0 | 30 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB | 0% | 0 | 28 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, Virtus.pro has maintained a perfect record against M80, winning both matches. The most recent meeting on May 11, 2025, saw Virtus.pro secure a 2-1 victory. Historically, Virtus.pro has shown dominance in head-to-head matchups, with a 100% win rate against M80. These past performances could play a crucial role in boosting Virtus.pro’s confidence going into the match.
Prediction
Considering the recent form, map statistics, and head-to-head history, Virtus.pro is favored to win this series with a predicted score of 2-0. Their superior map pool on Inferno and historical dominance over M80 suggest they have a strategic edge. While M80 has shown strong performances recently, Virtus.pro’s experience and past results make them the likely victors in this matchup.
Prediction: M80 0:2 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. Follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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