The upcoming match between NAVI and paiN at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 is generating significant interest. NAVI approaches the game as the favorites, thanks to their experience and confident play in this tournament, while paiN is capable of surprising their opponents with their preparation and persistence. Let's take a look at the current form of the teams and their map pool to make a forecast for the outcome of this confrontation.

Current Form of the Teams

NAVI

Over the past month, NAVI has demonstrated a stable form with an average rating of 6.7 over two matches at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier. Previously, the team performed at the Perfect World Shanghai Major Elimination Stage, where they lost to their opponent 2-3 but managed to show themselves at BLAST Bounty, knocking out Imperial fe (2-0) and Astralis (2-0). Out of the last five matches, NAVI won three, defeating Astralis, Imperial fe, and GamerLegion, but lost to Spirit and HEROIC.

paiN

The paiN team has an average rating of 6.0 over the last month for two matches at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025: Closed Qualifier. Their journey at Perfect World Shanghai Major included a successful performance at the Opening Stage (3-1) and a loss in the Elimination Stage (1-3). As part of BLAST Bounty, paiN defeated GamerLegion (2-1) and FaZe (2-0). In the last five matches, the team secured three victories—against FaZe, GamerLegion, and BIG, but lost to FURIA and 3DMAX.

Team Map Pool

The choice of maps is expected to depend on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. NAVI traditionally bans Vertigo, given the low priority of this map in their pool, while paiN prefers to avoid Ancient due to frequent issues on this map. Most likely, NAVI will pick Ancient, relying on their high win rate (79%) and paiN's weak statistics on this map, while paiN will likely choose Nuke, where their win rate is 67%. Mirage might be the deciding map, as both teams show stable results on it (67% for paiN and 65% for NAVI).

Head-to-Head

In the last six months, NAVI and paiN met once, with NAVI claiming victory by 2:0. This result may play a psychological role in the upcoming match, given NAVI's confidence in their abilities.

Match Prediction

Based on current form, map pool, and head-to-head matches, NAVI appears to be the match's favorite. Their confident play at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, diversity in map selection, and successful past experience against paiN give them the edge. However, paiN can deliver a surprise, especially if they successfully leverage their strengths on Nuke.

Prediction: 2:1 in favor of NAVI

BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 is already the final part of the tournament, where mistakes are unforgivable. The Single-Elimination bracket format and Bo3 matches leave little room for error. NAVI and paiN must show their best, as the winner will continue to fight for the title, while the loser will exit the competition. This match promises to be bright and intense, and you can learn more about it here.