{"id":158402,"date":"2025-05-08T07:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=158402"},"modified":"2025-05-08T07:50:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:50:54","slug":"match-prediction-pgl-astana-2025-m80-vs-navi-potential-group-stage-upset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/match-prediction-pgl-astana-2025-m80-vs-navi-potential-group-stage-upset","title":{"rendered":"Match Prediction \u2013 PGL Astana 2025: M80 vs NAVI \u2013 Potential Group Stage Upset"},"content":{"rendered":"

The group stage of PGL Astana 2025 brings an exciting matchup between the legendary NAVI and the rising North American team M80. With both squads showing contrasting recent form, this clash promises to be unpredictable. Below is a breakdown of their current shape, map pool, and a prediction for the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current Form of the Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

NAVI<\/b><\/p>\n

Over the past three months, NAVI have played 35 maps, winning only 17 \u2014 a clear sign of a decline in form. The team is struggling with consistency, and their recent 7-8th place finish at IEM Melbourne confirms their ongoing issues. Out of their last five matches, NAVI have only won two \u2014 against FlyQuest and MIBR \u2014 while losing to stronger opponents such as Liquid, Falcons, and Spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

M80<\/b><\/p>\n

The North American squad is in excellent form, with 34 wins in 50 maps over the past three months. Although they haven\u2019t played in major tournaments in the last month, they were the first to qualify for PGL Astana 2025. They\u2019re coming into this match on a five-game winning streak, with victories over Marsborne (twice), BLUEJAYS, and Wildcard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Map Pool Prediction<\/span><\/p>\n

Based on recent trends in map picks and bans, the veto process will likely look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n

First ban:<\/span><\/p>\n