On September 5, the second quarterfinal of BLAST Open London 2025 will take place in London — an iconic showdown between two European giants, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports. Both organizations are well acquainted with the pressure of big arenas, have a rich history of head-to-head battles, and will now fight for a spot in the semifinals. This series promises to be a true test for two lineups undergoing transition and searching for stability on the big LAN stage.
Previous Meetings — Katowice Thriller
The last clash between these teams took place at IEM Katowice 2025, where fans witnessed one of the most intense series of the tournament:
- Nuke (FaZe 13–8) — FaZe’s calm defense and frozen’s composure secured the early advantage.
- Inferno (G2 13–10) — SunPayus won several key duels against broky, while huNter- closed out crucial rounds.
- Ancient (FaZe 16–13, OT) — a tense decider, where karrigan’s experience played the decisive role.
FaZe won the series 2–1, but the margin was minimal. This adds further intrigue heading into the new quarterfinal.
Road to the BLAST Open London 2025 Quarterfinals
FaZe — Victories Mixed with Worries
- 2–1 vs ECSTATIC — a start with a lost map, but FaZe showed their class in the key moments.
- 2–0 vs NAVI — their best group stage performance, full control over the favorite.
- 1–2 vs Vitality — a close series, lost due to small mistakes in clutch situations.
FaZe finished second in their group and advanced to the playoffs, once again proving they can beat anyone, but still leaving room for doubt.
G2 — From Setbacks to Determination
- 2–0 vs Liquid — a confident start with strong performances from NiKo and SunPayus.
- 0–2 vs MOUZ — a painful loss where G2 looked lost.
- 2–0 vs FlyQuest — regaining confidence with complete control on both maps.
- 2–1 vs Spirit — a decisive playoff decider where G2 showed character and closed out the series in a tense battle.
G2 went through a rollercoaster of results, but their approach to the deciding matches showed the team had found a second wind.
Current Form and Team Profile
FaZe enter the quarterfinal with a strong reliance on individual performance. frozen (1.25 rating; 0.75 KPR; 82.3 ADR) is the star of the lineup, often creating space for the team. broky remains a reliable AWP pillar, while rain and jcobbb shoulder much of the hard work on anchor positions. Everything comes down to karrigan’s game management, as he must balance aggression with composure.
G2 reach the playoffs after a difficult but ultimately successful group stage. SunPayus has brought stability with the AWP, while huNter- remains the engine in mid-rounds and openings. malbsMd and MATYS add aggression and unpredictability, while HeavyGod reliably locks down defensive positions. All five players are still searching for maximum consistency, but the potential of this roster is clear.
Map Pool and Veto
Map stats (last 3 months):
- Dust2: FaZe 75% (4) | G2 50% (6)
- Mirage: FaZe 60% (10) | G2 33% (6)
- Inferno: FaZe 38% (8) | G2 57% (7)
- Nuke: FaZe 40% (5) | G2 — not played
- Train: FaZe — not played | G2 33% (3)
- Overpass: FaZe 0% (3) | G2 — not played
- Ancient: FaZe 89% (9) | G2 62% (8)
Likely bans:
- FaZe will remove Overpass, their weakest map.
- G2 will ban Mirage to avoid FaZe’s strength.
Likely picks:
- FaZe — Ancient, their most stable map.
- G2 — Inferno, where they feel confident.
Possible decider: Dust2, the classic even map where individual form will decide.
Key Duels
- broky vs SunPayus — the sniper battle. Success in AWP duels will shape the economy and comfort in pistol and full-buy rounds.
- frozen vs MATYS — star vs underdog. frozen is FaZe’s main driving force, but if MATYS plays at his peak, G2 can disrupt the script.
- karrigan vs huNter- — tempo control. The experience and depth of FaZe’s captain against the aggressive playmaking of NiKo’s brother.
Prediction
Both teams come into this series with inconsistency but also with the potential for big victories. FaZe hold the stronger map pool and proven playoff experience, while G2 arrive on an emotional high after their win over Spirit.
Predicted score: FaZe 2–1 G2
FaZe, thanks to Ancient and their roster depth, have a slight edge, but G2 are capable of fighting back on Inferno and pushing the series to a decider. Expect a dramatic clash with tension until the very last round.
