Passion UA vs. Pain Gaming odds & prediction
VS
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 • 11/14/2025 12:00 AM
Passion UA vs Pain Gaming
Pick: Passion UA @ 2.05Lost
Analytics summary
paiN Gaming is the established favorite based on ranking and experience, but PUA's recent form is undeniable. This matchup is a classic "signature map swap" scenario. PaiN will win their strong pick (likely Nuke), and PUA will use their momentum to take a map (likely Train or Dust2). The betting value here is in expecting a full, tense three-map series. PUA wins in the third.
Passion UA
Pros
- IGL:s Great Form: JT has been on fire with the rifle and calls the first two games.
- Momentum & Mentality:The team is buzzing after their tight 2-0 loss to Falcons, proving their dedicated training break has paid off. They have the aggressive, "win-now" mentality.
- Steady individual performances: Players like Grim and hallzerk have shown excellent recent form, providing the individual firepower needed to break open rounds. Also kvem has been a great addition.
Cons
- Map Pool Depth vs. Tier 1: While improving, their 33% win rate on Ancient and low percentage on Inferno leaves major holes for paiN to exploit.
- Recent Inactivity: PUA had a low competitive activity last month, which means their sustained endurance in a long playoff bracket is still untested.
- Lower HLTV Rankings: On long term paiN has performed a lot better than PUA.
Pain Gaming
Pros
- Established Structure & Tier-One fundamentals: paiN’s system holds up if their aggressive pushed start on the right foot.
- Strong on Comfort Picks (especially Nuke): Consistently secure early map control and have one of the most stable CT sides against mid-tier teams.
- Experience in Deep BO3s: paiN rarely collapses late in a series — they know how to manage momentum and reset after bad halves.
Cons
- Rankings' Bias: paiN have qualified to more events from Brazil, which makes them earn more HLTV points and seem a better team than maybe in reality.
- Dependence on Their Star Riflers: If the top fraggers don’t show up, the whole structure becomes predictable.
- Map Pool Fragility Outside Comfort Zone: Train/Dust2-type maps expose their weaknesses in duels and rotations. Passion will happily play train.
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Match Info
Scheduled: 11/14/2025, 12:00:00 AM
Published: 11/14/2025, 5:55:38 AM
Result: Lost
League: BLAST Rivals Fall 2025