The long-awaited rematch from the Season 1 semi-final of BLAST Rivals is finally here. In the quarter-finals of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2, Team Spirit will clash with Team Vitality for a coveted semi-final spot.
For Spirit, this matchup is more than just another playoff-it’s a chance to reclaim their reputation as one of the world’s top squads after a period of instability. Vitality, meanwhile, comes in hungry after falling short in the IEM Chengdu 2025 Grand Final, eager to reassert its dominance on the global stage.
The last time these two met, Vitality swept the series 2–0 in convincing fashion. Can Spirit turn the tide this time?
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Contents
Previous Encounter & Player Stats – Vitality vs. Astralis
Team Form & Key Players Ahead of the Quarter-final
Spirit’s Moment of Truth
Spirit enters this matchup far from its peak, but its hunger to prove itself remains undeniable. Following two roster changes – bringing in tN1R and zweih – the team has struggled to find consistency.
tN1R, once one of the most explosive fraggers on his former team, still shows flashes of brilliance but lacks the steadiness needed at this level. One game, he tops the scoreboard; the next, he disappears.
Their star rifler donk continues to be the heart and soul of the lineup. Even as one of the best players in the world, his individual heroics alone can’t always compensate for the team’s shaky cohesion.
Spirit has the raw talent and firepower to challenge anyone – but until they rediscover their rhythm, every series feels like a coin flip.
Vitality’s Core Trio Holding the Line
Vitality might not be firing on all cylinders, but even slightly off-form, they remain one of the most dangerous teams in the scene. Their only recent losses have come against FURIA – first at IEM Chengdu and again here at BLAST Rivals – but otherwise, they’ve dispatched most opponents with relative ease.
The ZywOo-flameZ-ropz trio continues to be Vitality’s backbone. When these three are in form, few teams can stand in their way. Their consistency and synergy often mask the team’s occasional stumbles, giving Vitality the edge in tense matchups like this one.
Despite recent inconsistencies, their depth and star power keep them firmly among the title favorites.
Spirit vs Vitality – Quarter-final Prediction
Vitality has the upper hand-both in recent form and in head-to-head history. Spirit’s unpredictability could make this series closer than expected, but unless they find another gear, it’s hard to bet against Vitality’s proven core.
Prediction: Vitality to win this match.
Can Spirit surprise fans and take down the best, or will it be Vitality to keep dominating over Team Spirit? We will have to see it this Friday at 12:30 CET!
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