The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 continues to raise the stakes with every passing round. Stage 2 Day 3 was pure chaos — underdogs rising, giants stumbling, and momentum swings that defined who survived the Swiss battlefield. Day 4 didn’t slow down either, delivering another batch of unpredictable results that have completely reshaped the road to Stage 3.
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Passion UA 2–1 M80
Passion UA are officially one of the tournament’s biggest surprise stories. Their confidence in late-rounds continues to shine.
Team Liquid 2–0 Astralis
Liquid delivered their cleanest series of Stage 2. Astralis were outpaced and outmaneuvered on every key rotation.
Ninjas in Pyjamas 0–2 3DMAX
NiP’s struggles deepen — 3DMAX punished every mistake and snowballed both maps convincingly.
📅 Stage 3 Round 1 Match Schedule
- 14:00 — The MongolZ vs Imperial – GGbet odds: 1.49 / 2.56
- 14:00 — MOUZ vs PARIVISION – GGbet odds: 1.37 / 3.00
- 15:00 — Team Spirit vs Team Liquid – GGbet odds: 1.36 / 3.06
- 15:00 — G2 Esports vs Passion UA – GGbet odds: 1.42 / 2.78
- 16:00 — Vitality vs FaZe Clan – GGbet odds: 1.31 / 3.35
- 16:00 — paiN Gaming vs 3DMAX – GGbet odds: 1.88 / 1.88
- 17:00 — Falcons Esports vs B8 – GGbet odds: 1.28 / 3.56
- 17:00 — FURIA vs Natus Vincere – GGbet odds: 1.49 / 2.54
Source: Shtab CS2 Telegram. Edited photo
🎯 Expert Predictions
The MongolZ vs Imperial
Prediction: Imperial win — their discipline and momentum give them the edge in mid-round battles.
MOUZ vs PARIVISION
Prediction: MOUZ win — PARIVISION are improving, but MOUZ’s structure should prove too strong.
Team Spirit vs Team Liquid
Prediction: Team Spirit win — Liquid are rising, but Spirit’s consistency and map depth look superior.
G2 Esports vs Passion UA
Prediction: G2 win — Passion UA are fearless, but G2’s firepower and experience should stabilize the matchup.
Vitality vs FaZe Clan
Prediction: FaZe win — a high-voltage matchup where FaZe’s current form gives them a slight advantage.
paiN Gaming vs 3DMAX
Prediction: paiN win — 3DMAX are inconsistent, while paiN look steadier in tight rounds.
Falcons Esports vs B8
Prediction: Falcons win — B8 are dangerous on momentum, but Falcons’ tactical depth should hold.
FURIA vs Natus Vincere
Prediction: Natus Vincere win — NaVi look locked in and should be favored in aim duels and late-rounds.
💥 Final Thoughts
With Stage 2 now behind us, the Budapest Major is shaping into one of the most unpredictable CS2 Majors ever. Passion UA’s dream run, Liquid’s resurgence — every storyline is accelerating as we step into Stage 3.
Buckle up. If the last two days taught us anything, it’s that no favorite is safe — and every underdog is one upset away from becoming the next Major sensation.