Two more teams have secured their spots in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 playoffs — NAVI and Vitality. Both squads earned crucial victories in their 2-1 matches. Meanwhile, G2 and Virtus.pro are headed to the 2-2 pool, where they will fight for one last chance to qualify for the playoffs.
NAVI vs G2
The opening map was Mirage — NAVI’s pick. The Ukrainian team controlled most of the action, though G2 tried to put up resistance. One of the most memorable moments came from malbsMd, who managed a knife kill but didn’t have enough time to defuse the bomb. Final score: 13-10 in favor of NAVI.
On Anubis, the momentum shifted dramatically. G2 set the pace early in the second half, forcing NAVI to play on the back foot. With a strong attacking side, the Samurai closed out the map 13-9.
The decider, Inferno, turned into a true thriller. Both teams traded rounds evenly, with no one able to break away. The match went into overtime, and despite malbsMd’s brilliant form, NAVI edged out G2 with a 19-16 win to claim a playoff spot.
Vitality vs Virtus.pro
The first map, Train — a surprising but well-prepared pick by Vitality — saw the French side dominate from start to finish, winning 13-6.
Dust2 played out almost identically, with Vitality once again controlling the game and finishing with the same 13-6 scoreline. The French squad looked solid and confident, while ZywOo showed why he’s considered one of the best in the world — ending the series with 38 kills, 15 deaths, and a 1.71 rating.
NAVI and Vitality in the Playoffs, G2 and VP on the Brink
With these wins, NAVI and Vitality have officially locked in their playoff spots at the BLAST.tv Austin Major. G2 and Virtus.pro, on the other hand, must now face one final match in the 2-2 pool — a do-or-die chance to keep their Major dreams alive.
Final 2-2 Matches for Playoff Spots
- Legacy vs MOUZ
- The MongolZ vs G2
- VP vs paiN
NAVI and Vitality have secured their places in the playoffs with confident performances in this decisive stage of the group phase. Meanwhile, G2, Virtus.pro, MOUZ, paiN, The MongolZ, and Legacy all face elimination as they enter must-win matches. The 2-2 games promise to be intense and unpredictable. Very soon, we’ll know the full list of playoff contenders.
