The match in the group stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 will be an interesting confrontation between Team Spirit and The Huns Esports. Over the past six months, the teams have not met each other, which adds to the intrigue before the game. The format of the fight is Bo3, which allows us to expect maximum tactical variety and, possibly, a battle on all three maps.
Current form of the teams
Team Spirit
Team Spirit has shown high stability and competitiveness, particularly in major international tournaments. At ESL Pro League Season 21, they reached the semifinals, where they lost to MOUZ (1-2). Previously, the team won confident victories against Eternal Fire (2:1), The MongolZ (2:0), SAW (2:0), and TYLOO (2:0). Spirit demonstrate good team play and are able to compete on equal terms with the top teams.
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
March 15 | Spirit | 1 - 2 | MOUZ |
March 13 | Spirit | 2 - 1 | Eternal Fire |
March 9 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | The MongolZ |
March 8 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | SAW |
March 7 | Spirit | 2 - 0 | TYLOO |
The Huns Esports
The Huns Esports are less successful in international arenas, showing unstable results. The last performance at the MESA League Season 4 ended with a defeat in the final against Chinggis Warriors (2-3). There were also defeats in the qualifiers for the MESA Asian Masters and IEM Dallas. Although The Huns are able to compete at the regional level, they lack experience and stability in matches with top teams.
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
March 16 | The Huns | 2 - 3 | Chinggis Warriors |
February 26 | The Huns | 0 - 2 | ATOX |
February 13 | The Huns | 0 - 2 | ATOX |
February 12 | The Huns | 0 - 2 | Rare Atom |
February 8 | The Huns | 2 - 1 | IHC |
Map pool
Team Spirit
Team Spirit has an excellent level of play on Train (100%) and Dust II (79%). They also perform consistently on Ancient (58%) and Mirage (63%). Anubis (50%) and Nuke (63%) are used with varying success, and Inferno (0%) is consistently blocked due to poor results.
The Huns Esports
The Huns Esports are confident on Anubis (82%) and have a positive result on Dust II (55%). Other maps, such as Nuke (44%) and Ancient (43%), are unstable. Weaknesses are Mirage (50%), Inferno (47%), and especially Train (0%), which the team does not play at all.
Map | Spirit WR | M | B | Last 5 matches (Spirit | The Huns WR | M | B | Last 5 matches (The Huns) |
Train | 100% | 3 | 6 | W, W, W | 0% | 0 | 17 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Inferno | 0% | 1 | 39 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB, | 47% | 15 | 1 | L, L, L, L, L |
Anubis | 50% | 14 | 8 | L, L, W, W, L | 82% | 11 | 3 | W, W, W, L, W |
Dust II | 79% | 24 | 2 | W, L, W, W, W | 55% | 11 | 5 | W, L, L, W, W |
Nuke | 63% | 16 | 8 | W, L, W, W, L | 44% | 9 | 0 | W, L, W, W, L |
Ancient | 58% | 12 | 6 | L, W, W, W, L | 43% | 7 | 16 | L, FB, L, W, L |
Mirage | 63% | 19 | 7 | W, L, W, L, W | 50% | 4 | 12 | FB, FB, FB, FB, FB |
Match prediction
Given the form and results of the teams, Team Spirit is the obvious favorite in this match. They have much more international experience and a stronger muppet. However, The Huns may hit one map, particularly on Anubis, which is their strong point, but it is unlikely. Team Spirit is expected to win, probably with a score of 2-0.
Prediction: Spirit 2-0 The Huns Esports
BLAST Open Spring 2025 will take place from March 19 to 30 in Lisbon and Copenhagen. The tournament will feature 16 teams competing for a prize pool of $400,000.
Follow the tournament at this link.
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