How the bookies view it: slight edge for G2
Most bookmakers give a slight advantage to G2 in the quarterfinal against FaZe at BLAST Open London 2025 Finals. The team has shown stability in key series, and their confident win over Team Spirit in the group stage boosted their self-belief. Despite the fact that FaZe already defeated NAVI and can challenge anyone, G2 are given a small edge thanks to their wider map pool and the individual form of their leaders. Still, the margin is minimal, and FaZe could easily turn the match in their favor.
Current form of FaZe: What to Expect from FaZe
Over the last three months, FaZe have played 45 maps, winning 26 of them. Their results at major tournaments have been disappointing: both at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 and Esports World Cup 2025, the team finished in 9–16th place. However, at the current BLAST Open London 2025, FaZe look more confident: they defeated ECSTATIC and NAVI, losing only to Team Vitality.
- FaZe roster: rain, broky, karrigan, frozen, jcobbb
In their last five matches, FaZe secured only two wins (against NAVI and ECSTATIC) and suffered three losses (to Vitality, Aurora, and VP). This points to instability, but the team still has the ability to defeat serious opponents.
Current form of G2: What to Expect from G2
In the past three months, G2 have played 32 maps, winning exactly half of them — 16. Like FaZe, they were eliminated in the 9–16th place range at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 and Esports World Cup 2025. However, at BLAST Open London 2025, the team showed resilience: in their clash with Team Spirit, they earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory, closing the decider map 13:1.
- G2 roster: huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, SunPayus, matys
In their last five matches, G2 claimed three victories (twice against Team Spirit and once against FlyQuest), losing only to Team Falcons and MOUZ. This shows they are in decent shape and capable of adapting to their opponents.
FaZe Map Pool
FaZe traditionally start by banning Train, then pick the map where they feel strongest. Their key choice here is Ancient, which they played nine times with an impressive 89% win rate. In the second ban phase, FaZe will likely remove Mirage to reduce risks.
- FaZe ban: Train
- FaZe pick: Ancient
- FaZe second ban: Mirage
G2 Map Pool
G2 usually start by removing Inferno, consistent with their map pool priorities. For their pick, they might choose Dust2, which they played six times with a 50% win rate, relying on aggressive attacking play. In the second ban phase, they are expected to drop Nuke to prevent FaZe from using it.
- G2 ban: Inferno
- G2 pick: Dust2
- G2 second ban: Nuke
Thus, the deciding map of the series should be Overpass, left in the pool as the decider.
Head-to-Head: First Duel in the Last 6 Months
In the past half year, FaZe and G2 have not faced each other. This will be their first head-to-head meeting in 2025, adding extra intrigue to the quarterfinal clash.
Match Prediction FaZe vs G2 — Quarterfinal BLAST Open London 2025
Both teams have shown inconsistency, but G2 hold a slight advantage in this matchup. FaZe displayed strong form against NAVI and have a dominant Ancient in their arsenal. At the same time, G2 can strike back on Dust2, a map that enables them to unlock their attacking potential and put pressure on the opponent. The decider, Overpass, promises to be intense: G2 have a bit more experience on the map, while FaZe are known for their composure in clutch situations.
Based on the statistics and map pool, this match is likely to be a close battle going the distance to all three maps. However, with the narrowest of margins, G2 are favored to take this quarterfinal.
Prediction: G2 2-1 FaZe
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