Before the start of BLAST Open London 2025, we’re set for an exciting clash between GamerLegion and Virtus.pro. Both teams arrive with inconsistent results but with clear ambitions to reach the playoffs. GamerLegion have already beaten the “Bears” twice in a row with a 2-0 scoreline, while Virtus.pro will try to break this losing streak and prove they can put up a real fight.
Current Form of the Teams
Over the past three months, GamerLegion have played 22 maps and won 12 of them. The team has shown an unstable but fighting form. In August, they competed at IEM Cologne 2025, finishing 13-16th, and at the Esports World Cup 2025, where they placed 9-16th. They also had a successful run at the CS Asia Championships 2025 Europe Open Qualifier (1-4th place). In their last five matches, GL claimed two wins — against BIG and Virtus.pro — but lost to Falcons, 3DMAX, and The MongolZ. This shows a certain dependence on favorable opponents and a “swingy” form.
Virtus.pro played 33 maps in the last three months, winning only 14. The team looked slightly more stable across a series of big tournaments: they finished 9-11th at IEM Cologne 2025, 5-8th at BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals, and 9-16th at the Esports World Cup 2025. In their last five matches, VP managed to beat FaZe and MIBR, but lost to MOUZ, Team Spirit, and HEROIC. This suggests that the team is capable of pulling off surprises but struggles with consistency against top-tier opponents.
Map Pool
GamerLegion usually ban Dust2, even though it’s statistically one of their strongest maps with a 75% win rate. When picking, they often lean on Inferno (5 picks, 40% win rate), Ancient (4 picks, 75% win rate), and Nuke (4 picks, 75% win rate). This suggests that Ancient or Nuke will likely be their choice in this series, as both maps look strong and reliable.
Virtus.pro, on the other hand, traditionally ban Nuke, where they feel the weakest. When it comes to picks, they tend to target their opponents’ weaker sides, with Inferno (7 picks, 86% win rate) and Overpass (6 picks, 50% win rate) being their most common options. Based on statistics, Inferno seems like the best pick for VP in this matchup.
Likely veto process:
- GamerLegion ban: Dust2
- Virtus.pro ban: Nuke
- GamerLegion pick: Ancient
- Virtus.pro pick: Inferno
- GamerLegion ban: Mirage
- Virtus.pro ban: Overpass
- Decider: Train
This setup would give us a classic battle with GL on Ancient, VP on Inferno, and Train as the potential decider.
Head-to-Head
In the past six months, the teams have faced each other twice. Both times, GamerLegion came out on top with convincing 2-0 victories. At PGL Bucharest 2025, they dominated the series, and at IEM Cologne 2025 Stage 1, they repeated the result. This gives GL a clear psychological edge, as they have already proven their superiority against Virtus.pro in recent encounters.
Match Prediction
GamerLegion appear to be the favorites in this matchup. They have already beaten Virtus.pro twice without dropping a single map, and their map pool looks well-suited for this clash. Virtus.pro do have a strong trump card in Inferno, but their inconsistency and weaker overall results recently play against them. If GL secure Ancient and the series goes to a decider, Virtus.pro’s chances will be slim.
Prediction: GamerLegion to win 2-1.
