FURIA enter another Brazilian derby as the clear favourite — the team is in phenomenal shape, winning titles and confidently dismantling top-tier opponents. While paiN are capable of putting up a fight, they fall noticeably short in terms of stability and consistency. We are looking at another emotional matchup where FURIA will aim to reaffirm their dominance, and paiN will try to prove they can still produce upsets.
How the Bookmakers See It: FURIA as the Favourite
Bookmakers rate the FURIA vs paiN match at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 with a significant advantage toward FURIA. The team has been showing consistently high-level performances, winning top tournaments and maintaining a strong winning streak against elite opponents.
paiN, on the other hand, remain unstable and often fall short against higher-calibre teams. Analysts expect FURIA to control the flow of the series and impose their preferred playstyle. As a result, FURIA appear far more confident and are considered the clear favourites in this matchup.
Current Form of FURIA: What to Expect From FURIA
FURIA approach this match in exceptional form. Over the past three months, the Brazilian roster has played 81 maps and won 57 — a strong and steady indicator that reflects their development and confidence. Their last month is particularly impressive: FURIA won the Thunderpick World Championship 2025, IEM Chengdu 2025, and continue their dominant run at the current tournament.
- FURIA lineup: yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR
Recent results look flawless: five wins in their last five matches, including victories over paiN, Falcons, The MongolZ, and twice against Vitality. This highlights their stability and the high individual level of each player. FURIA are currently in a peak form phase, making them favourites heading into this matchup.
Current Form of paiN: What to Expect From paiN
paiN have shown inconsistent results lately. Over the past three months, they played 45 maps and secured only 23 wins — an average figure that clearly contrasts with FURIA’s results. The past month has also been tough: 9–12th place at CS Asia Championships 2025, 5–8th at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, and 9–12th at IEM Chengdu 2025.
- paiN lineup: biguzera, nqz, snow, dav1deuS, dgt
In their last five matches, they earned just three wins — against Passion UA and two TYLOO lineups. Meanwhile, losses to FURIA and The MongolZ highlight their difficulty keeping up with stronger opponents. paiN can challenge teams, but their current form does not match FURIA’s level.
FURIA Map Pool
In the first ban phase, FURIA will likely remove Ancient. Even with their perfect win rate on the map, Ancient has long been their default ban, and they continue sticking to this approach to prevent opponents from preparing or dictating an uncomfortable playstyle.
For their map pick, FURIA are expected to choose Inferno — one of their most stable maps, where they excel individually and tactically. Dust2 could be an alternative, but Inferno gives FURIA greater control over tempo and better opportunities to leverage their strengths.
In the second ban phase, they will likely remove Mirage, since paiN have a strong win rate there and feel comfortable on the map. Removing it reduces unnecessary risk.
If the series goes to a third map, the decider will most likely be Overpass, one of FURIA’s best maps, where they hold an 81% win rate. If the match reaches this stage, FURIA will have a significant advantage.
paiN Map Pool
In their first ban, paiN will traditionally remove Train. This ban has followed them for a long time and makes even more sense against FURIA, who often leverage Train as a strong component of their map pool.
Their most logical map pick is Nuke — their best map, on which they are currently riding a five-map win streak and maintain their highest win rate. Against FURIA, Nuke offers their best chance to impose their game and balance the series.
During the second ban phase, paiN are likely to remove Dust2. The reason is straightforward: FURIA frequently use Dust2 to target opponents’ weaknesses, so paiN will want to avoid giving them such a tactical advantage.
If the match goes to map three, the decider would again be Overpass — a map that is not a strong suit for paiN but reaches the pool through ban-pick logic. In such a scenario, paiN would be at a clear disadvantage, as Overpass plays heavily in FURIA’s favour.
Head-to-Head Matchups
Over the past six months, FURIA and paiN have played each other four times, with an even split — two wins each. The first meeting occurred at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2, where paiN edged out a 13:11 win on Dust2 in a BO1. In their next matchup at the same Major, but in the main stage, paiN again emerged victorious, winning 2–1 by confidently taking Inferno and Anubis, while FURIA answered only on Nuke.
Following these losses, FURIA made adjustments and showed significant improvement in their next meeting at FISSURE Playground 2, winning 2–0 by comfortably taking Dust2 and destroying paiN on Inferno.
Their most recent match took place during BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2, where FURIA won 2–1. They looked sharp on Mirage and Overpass, while paiN managed to take Nuke. Thus, although the overall balance is even, the last two encounters clearly show FURIA’s advantage and superior adaptation.
Match Prediction: FURIA vs paiN BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2
On paper, this matchup may look competitive given their head-to-head history. However, the teams’ current forms paint a very different picture. FURIA are in one of their strongest periods in the past year: two consecutive titles, a five-match winning streak, and dominance over top-level lineups.
paiN, conversely, suffer from instability, struggle against elite opponents, and lack cohesive team play. Given the projected map pool, FURIA will have the advantage on at least two maps — Inferno and Overpass, while paiN’s only realistic opportunity lies on Nuke.
Prediction: FURIA to win 2–1.
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