The match between NAVI and FURIA in the group stage of the BLAST Open Spring 2025 will be crucial for both teams in the fight to reach the next round of the top draw. Over the past six months, they have met twice, exchanging victories - a month ago, NAVI won 2-0, and five months ago, FURIA took revenge with the same score. The form of the teams, their mappings, and the right choice of cards will determine the winner of this Bo3 match.
Current form of the teams
NAVI
NAVI has been showing mixed results lately, despite having a talented roster. They took 5th-8th place at the ESL Pro League Season 21, losing to The MongolZ (0-2). At the same time, they scored important wins over G2 (2-0) and paiN (2-0), which shows that the team has potential when everything is working right. However, the uncertainty on some maps could create difficulties.
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
March 14 | NAVI | 0 - 2 | The MongolZ |
March 10 | NAVI | 2 - 0 | G2 |
March 9 | NAVI | 2 - 0 | paiN |
March 8 | NAVI | 2 - 1 | TYLOO |
March 7 | NAVI | 1 - 2 | SAW |
FURIA
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
March 10 | FURIA | 1 - 2 | Falcons |
March 9 | FURIA | 2 - 1 | MIBR |
March 8 | FURIA | 0 - 2 | Liquid |
March 7 | FURIA | 1 - 2 | MOUZ |
March 5 | FURIA | 2 - 1 | M80 |
Map pool
NAVI
NAVI has a good record on Ancient (67% ) and can play Nuke (54%), although this choice is less likely. Their strengths include Dust II (62% ) and Mirage (62%). It is worth noting that Train (100%) is a map they have played only once.
FURIA
FURIA has difficulties on many maps, but their play on Anubis (60%) and Train (67% ) can give them an advantage. However, their Ancient (0%) is their worst map and they are constantly banned. They are also unstable on Mirage (44%) and Nuke (44%).
Map | NAVI WR | M | B | Last 5 matches (NAVI) | FURIA WR | M | B | Last 5 matches (FURIA) |
Ancient | 67% | 21 | 4 | W, L, W, W, L | 0% | 1 | 29 | - |
Anubis | 100% | 3 | 14 | W, W, W | 60% | 15 | 10 | L, L, W, L, W |
Train | 100% | 1 | 9 | W | 67% | 3 | 4 | W, L, W |
Mirage | 62% | 21 | 0 | L, W, W, W, L | 44% | 16 | 9 | L, W, W, L, L |
Nuke | 54% | 13 | 8 | W, W, L, W, L | 44% | 9 | 7 | W, L, W, L, L |
Inferno | 53% | 15 | 7 | W, W, L | 50% | 12 | 6 | L, L, L, W, W |
Dust II | 62% | 13 | 4 | W, L, W, L, L | 61% | 18 | 3 | W, L, L, L, L |
Match prediction
NAVI seem to be the favorites as they have a more stable game on Ancient, Mirage, and Dust II. If they take away these cards, it will be very difficult for FURIA to impose a fight. FURIA, on the other hand, can stick with Train or Anubis if these maps are available.
If NAVI bans Train and FURIA doesn't give Ancient in the mappool, it could come down to Nuke or Mirage, where NAVI still has the advantage. The expected result is a 2-1 victory for NAVI.
Prediction: NAVI 2-1 FURIA
BLAST Open Spring 2025 will take place from March 19 to 30 in Lisbon and Copenhagen, with a prize pool of $400,000.
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