Tournament Overview

The BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025 is an exciting event for Counter-Strike 2 fans. The tournament runs from March 19 to March 30, 2025. It features 16 teams competing for a prize pool of $400,000. The eventual winner will receive $150,000. Twelve teams have received direct invitations based on the Valve ranking, while four other teams have qualified through regional competitions.

Format

The tournament is structured in two phases:

• Group Stage (March 19-26)
  • Teams are divided into two groups, each consisting of eight teams.
  • Matches are played in a double-elimination format.
  • All matches are best-of-3 encounters.
  • The top three teams from each group progress to the playoffs.
• Playoffs (March 28-30)
  • Teams compete in a single-elimination bracket.
  • The playoffs are held at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • The quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-3 matches.
  • The Grand Final will be a best-of-5 match.

Quarterfinal Match: Team Spirit vs. Natus Vincere

The eagerly anticipated quarterfinal match between Team Spirit and Natus Vincere is set for March 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM CET. This match marks the beginning of the playoffs, providing fans with high-level Counter-Strike action at the MEO Arena in Lisbon.

Recent Performance

Both teams came out strong during the group stage. Team Spirit earned their spot in the playoffs by finishing third in Group A. Their significant win against Virtus.pro secured their advancement. On the other hand, Natus Vincere (NAVI) managed to finish second in Group B. They performed well overall but suffered an unexpected loss in a 2-0 sweep to Eternal Fire, with scores of 13-9 on Inferno and 13-5 on Dust 2.

Head-to-Head History

Natus Vincere and Team Spirit have faced each other 18 times as of January 25, 2025. Out of these encounters, NAVI leads with 10 victories, while Team Spirit has won 8 matches. Their last meeting occurred during the IEM Katowice 2025 on February 8, 2025.

Previous Notable Encounter

During the IEM Katowice 2025 tournament, NAVI and Team Spirit met in the semifinals. NAVI emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. The deciding third map ended in a tense 16-14 overtime, highlighting how closely matched the two teams are. Given their history, the upcoming quarterfinal match at BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025 is expected to be fiercely competitive.

Map Pool

The tournament statistics provide insights into the most frequently played maps and their win rates:

• Inferno, with a 55% win rate for the T side.
• Ancient, also showing a 55% win rate for the T side.
• Dust II, displaying a 44% win rate for the T side.
• Anubis, with a 49% win rate for the T side.

These maps are expected to be part of the best-of-3 series between Team Spirit and NAVI. The victor of this matchup will progress to the semifinals to face either Team Vitality or Eternal Fire.

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