The Team Spirit vs G2 match in the lower bracket final of Group B at BLAST Open London 2025 promises to be one of the most intense clashes of the tournament. Scheduled for September 1, 2025, at 20:30 EEST, the match will determine a place in the quarterfinals, with both teams entering this decisive battle carrying different stories: Spirit are showing championship form, while G2 are looking to redeem themselves after disappointing performances. The winner will advance to the playoffs, while the loser will exit the competition early.
How the Bookmakers See It: Team Spirit – the Favorite
Most bookmakers favor Team Spirit in the match against G2. The reason is not only their stable form and the titles won in recent months but also their strong map pool, which allows them to feel comfortable on almost any map. Spirit have already proven their advantage over G2, making them clear favorites for the series.
However, it is too early to write off G2: after roster changes, the team is trying to find a new balance and could cause problems thanks to unexpected decisions or cohesive team play. Still, Spirit remain the key contenders for victory and for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Team Spirit’s Form: What to Expect from Team Spirit
The team has shown impressive consistency in 2025. Over the last three months, Spirit have played 42 maps and won 32 of them — a very high rate. Notably, they claimed victories at IEM Cologne 2025 and BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals, securing championship titles. The only negative point was their performance at Esports World Cup 2025, where Spirit finished only 9–12th.
- Team Spirit roster: chopper, zont1x, donk, sh1ro, zweih
In their last five matches, the team defeated Team Liquid, FlyQuest, and The MongolZ, but lost to HEROIC and FURIA.
G2’s Form: What to Expect from G2
In contrast to Spirit, G2 are in much weaker form. Over the last three months, they have won only 14 out of 29 maps. In August, the team competed at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 and Esports World Cup 2025, but both times exited at the 9–16th place stage.
- G2 roster: huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, SunPayus, matys
In their last five matches, G2 managed to beat only FlyQuest and Team Liquid, but suffered losses against MOUZ, Team Falcons, and once again against Team Spirit.
Team Spirit Map Pool
Team Spirit traditionally ban Inferno, and this time is unlikely to be an exception. The team’s main weapon is Ancient — 10 maps played with a 90% win rate and a streak of 4 consecutive victories. Dust2 (75% win rate) also looks solid. It is also worth noting Spirit’s strength on Train and Overpass, where they have a perfect record.
Likely Spirit pick: Ancient. If the match goes to a decider, Dust2 looks the most probable option, where Spirit would have a significant advantage.
G2 Map Pool
G2 traditionally ban Train, and this is almost guaranteed to be their first move. Among possible picks are Inferno (7 games, 57% win rate) and Dust2 (5 games, 40% win rate). While Ancient is also part of their pool, Spirit’s dominance on that map makes it too risky.
Likely G2 pick: Inferno. If the series goes to a deciding map, the most likely outcome is Dust2, where G2 would have to fight against their opponent’s statistical edge.
Recent Head-to-Head
Over the last six months, the teams have met only once — at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2. That series ended in a 2–1 victory for Team Spirit. The match was played across three maps:
- Mirage — 11:13 (for G2)
- Ancient — 13:8 (for Spirit)
- Dust2 — 13:7 (for Spirit)
This result shows that Spirit have already found the keys to defeating G2, especially on their strongest maps.
Match Prediction: Team Spirit vs G2 at BLAST Open London 2025
Analyzing current form, map pools, and the last head-to-head meeting, Team Spirit look like the clear favorite. The team has shown consistency, claimed two titles in recent months, and has strong maps where G2 often struggle. Spirit are confident on Ancient and Dust2, which creates a significant advantage in this series.
For G2, their only hope lies in cohesive team play and smart tactical choices, as after roster changes the squad lacks players capable of deciding rounds individually. The most likely scenario is a 2–1 victory for Spirit: a win on Ancient, a hard-fought battle on G2’s pick, and if it comes down to Dust2 as the decider, the advantage should again be in Spirit’s favor.
