The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 continues to redefine chaos. If the early Swiss rounds set the tone, then Day 1 exploded into one of the most dramatic days of the event so far. Upsets, razor-thin duels, and decisive sweeps shaped the qualification picture and sent several fan-favorites packing. With Stage 2 now kicking off, momentum has never been more valuable.
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Natus Vincere🔥 Day 1 – Updated Match Results
Astralis 0–1 Ninjas in Pyjamas
NIP looked composed and confident. Astralis struggled to convert crucial advantage rounds.
3DMAX 0–1 fnatic
Fnatic delivered a clean, disciplined map. 3DMAX never gained real momentum.
PARIVISION 0–1 TYLOO
A surprising upset: TYLOO outpaced PARIVISION with aggressive early-round control.
Passion UA 0–1 FaZe Clan
FaZe maintained composure, punishing every misstep from Passion UA.
Aurora Gaming 1–0 M80
Aurora continue their high form, shutting down M80’s executes with smart utility usage.
Natus Vincere 1–0 FlyQuest
NaVi played textbook CS2. FlyQuest created openings but lacked closing power.
Team Liquid 0–1 B8
One of the biggest shocks of the day — B8 dismantled Liquid with fearless aggression.
MIBR 0–1 Imperial
Imperial win the Brazilian derby decisively. Cleaner spacing, sharper duels, complete control.
Ninjas in Pyjamas 1–0 TYLOO
NIP continue to grow in confidence. TYLOO found openings but failed to convert their key advantage rounds.
FlyQuest 0–1 3DMAX
3DMAX delivered one of their cleanest showings yet. Calm, calculated, controlled.
Natus Vincere 1–0 Imperial
NaVi shut down the Brazilian momentum with a disciplined, methodical performance.
M80 1–0 Astralis
A brutal loss for Astralis. M80’s pace completely overwhelmed their defaults.
Aurora Gaming 0–1 FaZe Clan
FaZe controlled the tempo from start to finish, with their stars lighting up the server.
Passion UA 1–0 MIBR
Massive upset. Passion UA played fearlessly and punished every MIBR mistake.
fnatic 0–1 B8
B8 continue their resurgence. Their clean calls and confidence carried them through.
PARIVISION 1–0 Team Liquid
Liquid crumble again. PARIVISION’s structure and aim synergy shut them down.
📅 Today’s Matches — Stage 2 Day 2
16:00 — M80 vs TYLOO – GGbet odds: 1.73 / 2.12
16:00 — Passion UA vs 3DMAX – GGbet odds: 2.31 / 1.64
17:00 — PARIVISION vs Aurora Gaming – GGbet odds: 2.37 / 1.60
17:00 — fnatic vs Imperial – GGbet odds: 1.66 / 2.31
18:00 — FaZe Clan vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – GGbet odds: 1.68 / 2.21
18:00 — MIBR vs Team Liquid – GGbet odds: 3.36 / 1.35
20:30 — Natus Vincere vs B8 – GGbet odds: 1.46 / 2.70
20:30 — FlyQuest vs Astralis – GGbet odds: 2.70 / 1.47
Source: HLTV. Edited photo
🎯 Expert Predictions
M80 vs TYLOO
Prediction: M80 win
Their upset over Astralis was no fluke — M80’s current form is simply stronger.
Passion UA vs 3DMAX
Prediction: 3DMAX win
Passion UA are dangerous, but 3DMAX look more structurally polished.
PARIVISION vs Aurora Gaming
Prediction: Aurora Gaming win
Aurora’s fundamentals outperform PAV’s looser style.
fnatic vs Imperial
Prediction: Imperial win
Imperial are playing some of the best CS2 of the stage. Slight edge over fnatic.
FaZe Clan vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
Prediction: FaZe Clan win
NIP are improving, but FaZe’s firepower remains on a higher ceiling.
MIBR vs Team Liquid
Prediction: Team Liquid win
Despite Liquid’s inconsistent run, they remain significantly stronger on paper.
Natus Vincere vs B8
Prediction: Natus Vincere win
B8 are dangerous, but NaVi’s discipline should carry the match.
FlyQuest vs Astralis
Prediction: Astralis win
Both teams are struggling, but Astralis still have the stronger fundamentals.
💥 Final Thoughts
Stage 2 Day 1 delivered one of the most unpredictable Swiss stages in recent Major history. With PARIVISION’s rise, Imperial’s discipline, B8’s resurgence, and FaZe’s recovery, the narrative heading into Day 2 is hotter than ever. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter — and if the opening Day 1 taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected.
The Budapest Major is nowhere near finished. The chaos continues — and so do the storylines.