The grand final of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 1 promises to be a spectacular conclusion to the tournament, as two of the strongest teams in recent months — Vitality and Falcons — go head-to-head. Both squads are in solid form, have star-studded rosters, and share a competitive history, most notably from the IEM Melbourne 2025 final.
Vitality enter the match riding an incredible win streak, while Falcons are fueled by the motivation to take revenge. In this preview, we analyze team form, player stats, map pool, and the chances each team has of lifting the trophy.
Current Form
Vitality
Vitality are at the peak of their form: over the past three months, they’ve played 56 maps and won 48. Their 24-match win streak is a new CS2 record, surpassing Team Liquid’s 2019 mark of 23 wins.
In the past month, Vitality claimed the title at IEM Melbourne and are now confidently marching toward another at BLAST Rivals 2025. At this event, they’ve already defeated Wildcard, MOUZ, and Spirit — and they hold a perfect 5-0 record in recent matches against Falcons, The MongolZ, MOUZ, Wildcard, and Spirit.
Falcons
Falcons also boast a strong stat line: 90 maps played, 54 wins over the last three months. They won BGL Bucharest 2025 and made a deep run at IEM Melbourne, nearly beating Vitality in the final but narrowly losing 2-3.
They’ve won 4 of their last 5 matches, including two against MOUZ, and one each versus Spirit and FaZe. The only recent loss came in the Melbourne final — now, they get a shot at redemption.
Individual Player Form — Who Can Decide the Series?
Both teams feature top-tier snipers, who could play a decisive role in the final. m0NESY has been in consistent form with a 1.32 rating, but still trails slightly behind ZywOo, who boasts a 1.43 rating — one of the highest of the tournament.
NiKo continues to show excellent form, combining precise aim with clutch composure, reflected in his 1.26 rating. Don’t overlook ropz either — with a 1.24 rating, he’s delivered some truly jaw-dropping individual plays. These four players could be game-changers — from map control to critical 1vX moments.
Map Pool Analysis
Vitality
They most frequently ban Ancient. Their preferred picks are Inferno (12 times, 100% win rate), Nuke (11 times, 82%), and Dust2 (10 times, 82%).
Their best-performing maps: Inferno, Train, and Anubis, each with win rates above 85%.
Falcons
Usually ban Anubis. Their picks depend on the opponent’s weak spots — primarily Dust2 (21 times, 67%) and Mirage (15 times, 75%).
Top maps: Mirage, Dust2, and Ancient, all with over 65% win rates.
Predicted Map Veto:
- Vitality ban Ancient, Falcons ban Anubis
- Vitality pick Inferno, Falcons pick Mirage
- Remaining bans: Train and Nuke
- Decider: Dust2 — a map both teams are comfortable on, but Vitality have better historical results
Head-to-Head History
Over the past six months, Vitality and Falcons have met several times. At IEM Melbourne 2025, Vitality won the group stage match 2-0 (Mirage 16:12, Inferno 13:8). The grand final of that event was an epic five-map series, where Vitality came out on top 3-2, clinching victory in overtime on the deciding Nuke. It was one of the most intense matches of the year, and now Falcons have a chance to settle the score.
Match Prediction
Vitality enter the final as clear favorites — riding a 24-match win streak, boasting top-tier player ratings, and carrying the mental edge from previous victories over Falcons. Falcons certainly have the potential and recent form to challenge them. Their IEM Melbourne performance showed they know how to put pressure on Vitality. But to win, Falcons will need to play close to flawless, especially on their map picks.
Prediction: Vitality 3:1 Falcons
Based on the map pool, individual form, and psychological edge, Vitality are expected to lift another trophy — but Falcons will make them work for it. With strong recent performances and a hunger for revenge, Falcons have a real chance to break Vitality’s 24-match win streak and claim the title for themselves.
