M80 vs G2 Prediction 23 March 2025
📢 In the group stage of BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, M80 will face off against G2. Bookmakers have given the "Samurais" higher odds, but can they live up to their favorite status? In our prediction, we aim to answer this question!
Head-to-Head
📈 The teams haven't faced each other before, which certainly complicates the task of determining the stronger side in this matchup.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

M80 Team Overview
📝 M80 have been putting on a decent show in this championship. Yes, they did fall to The MongolZ at the very start, but that defeat was quite anticipated. More importantly, they managed to take a map off such a strong opponent, and it was even on the opponent's pick, which makes it even more impressive. Following that, in a do-or-die match, the squad battled fiercely to overcome FURIA, which is also a commendable achievement. While they are unlikely to challenge for a playoff spot, they certainly have the potential to cause some serious upsets.
Match Results: M80

G2 Team Overview
📝 G2 failed to build on their victory over Imperial. They faced off against Eternal Fire, a team with whom the "Samurai" have had a less than stellar head-to-head record. As it turned out, their losing streak continued, with m0NESY unable to secure a single map against the Turks, falling 0-2.
Match Results: G2
Editorial Prediction
📊 In this matchup, G2's potential for a blowout is overrated. While their roster boasts impressive individual skills, they have yet to regroup as a team following NiKo's departure. This opens the door for M80, a team notorious for troubling clear favorites, to capitalize on these issues. Therefore, our editorial team suggests this scenario: M80 to win with a map handicap of (+1.5).