On June 15, 2025, at 20:00 UTC, Virtus.pro will face off against paiN Gaming in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3. This best-of-3 encounter promises to be a thrilling chapter in the tournament’s Swiss format stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Virtus.pro vs paiN Gaming Match Details
Current form of the teams
Virtus.pro, currently ranked 15th in the world (World Rankings), has shown a mixed form recently. Over the past year, their win rate stands at 47%, but they have improved to 71% in the last month, indicating a positive trend. In their last five matches, they have secured victories against Legacy and MOUZ but suffered defeats against top-tier teams like Vitality and FURIA.
Notably, they defeated paiN Gaming in their previous encounter on June 8, 2025, with a 2-0 scoreline. Their recent earnings over the last six months amount to $139,625, placing them 13th compared to other teams. Virtus.pro Team Page
On the other hand, paiN Gaming, ranked 23rd globally, comes into this match with a recent win streak of two games. Their overall win rate for the past year is an impressive 65%, although it has dipped to 41% over the last six months. However, their form in the last month has been strong, with a 63% win rate. In their recent matches, paiN Gaming defeated 3DMAX and Nemiga but fell short against G2 and Spirit. Their half-year earnings stand at $122,125, ranking them 17th. paiN Gaming Team Page
Teams Map Pool
The map veto for this match could play a significant role, with Virtus.pro likely to ban Nuke first, while paiN Gaming is expected to remove Train. Virtus.pro is anticipated to pick Dust2, a map they have a 63% win rate on over the past six months. paiN Gaming might opt for Anubis, despite a lower win rate, as it suits their strategic preferences. The decider map could be Ancient, a map where both teams have struggled historically.
| Map | Virtus.pro WR | VP M | VP B | VP Last 5 | paiN WR | paiN M | paiN B | paiN Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuke | 0% | 0 | 28 | FB FB FB FB FB | 67% | 18 | 1 | L W L W W |
| Inferno | 63% | 16 | 5 | W W W W W | 25% | 20 | 3 | L W L L L |
| Train | 38% | 8 | 10 | L W L L L | 0% | 6 | 24 | FB FB FB FB FB |
| Ancient | 38% | 16 | 3 | L L L W W | 0% | 1 | 31 | FB FB FB FB FB |
| Dust II | 63% | 19 | 4 | L W L W W | 48% | 21 | 1 | W L W L L |
| Mirage | 40% | 15 | 5 | L L W L FB | 53% | 17 | 3 | W W W L W |
| Anubis | 38% | 8 | 4 | L L L W W | 25% | 8 | 11 | L L L W L |
Head-to-Head
In their last five meetings, paiN Gaming has had the upper hand, winning three out of the five encounters. However, Virtus.pro claimed victory in their most recent clash on June 8, 2025, with a 2-0 result. Historically, paiN Gaming has favored maps like Mirage and Nuke, while Virtus.pro has shown strength on Dust2 and Inferno. This dynamic could influence the map veto decisions in the upcoming match. Previous Match: paiN vs Virtus.pro
Prediction
Considering the current form, head-to-head history, and map pool dynamics, Virtus.pro seems poised to secure a victory in this matchup. Their recent performance against paiN Gaming and their stronger map pool gives them a significant edge. With an 83% probability of winning, Virtus.pro is likely to dominate this encounter, potentially wrapping it up with a clean 2-0 scoreline.
Prediction: Virtus.pro 2:0 paiN Gaming
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 12 to June 22 in the United States, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Tournament Page.
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