The quarterfinal stage of PGL Astana 2025 is just around the corner, and on May 16, fans will witness four thrilling best-of-three matchups. The strongest teams of the tournament will clash, and every map could prove decisive. Here’s a look at the quarterfinal pairs and the key factors heading into each encounter.
The MongolZ vs Aurora
The first quarterfinal between The MongolZ and Aurora is shaping up to be an exciting battle, with both teams in solid form. The MongolZ went undefeated in the group stage (3-0) and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, showing strong momentum.
Aurora, while slightly behind in current form, are ranked higher on HLTV (#5 vs #7). They’ve also won 3 of their last 5 matches, and XANTARES (1.21 rating) stands out as their top performer. On The MongolZ side, senzu leads the way with a 1.24 rating and could be a deciding factor.
NAVI vs Astralis
One of the most anticipated matchups features NAVI versus Astralis — two legendary organizations facing off once again. This time, NAVI appears to have the edge, coming in with better form, an HLTV ranking of #6, and 3 wins in their last 5 games.
Astralis also have 3 wins in their last 5, but overall seem less convincing. Their recent addition, HooXi, still lacks experience within the core lineup. Key players to watch include Aleksib (1.22 rating) for NAVI and stavn (1.20) for Astralis.
FURIA vs MIBR
A Brazilian derby in the quarterfinals promises fireworks. FURIA looks slightly more solid at the moment — they recently defeated MIBR in the past 30 days and have also won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Still, MIBR shouldn’t be underestimated. They share the same recent match record and are narrowly ranked higher on HLTV (#18 vs #19). Individually, KSCERATO (1.12) and insani (1.06) could have a major impact on the outcome.
Spirit vs NiP
On paper, this is the most one-sided matchup: Spirit (#3) vs NiP (#30). Spirit are in excellent form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches and already defeated NiP once within the past month.
donk (1.61 rating) remains the undisputed superstar of the tournament so far. However, NiP’s journey to this point has been remarkable, and sjuush (1.28) has proven he can make a difference. If Spirit lose focus, NiP could pull off yet another upset.
The PGL Astana 2025 playoffs kick off on May 16. It’s time to see which teams are truly ready to make a deep run on the biggest stage.
