The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 refuses to slow down. Each day of the Swiss stage rewrites the script, elevating underdogs, crushing giants, and throwing the entire pick’em meta into chaos. Stage 3 Day 1 delivered another wave of surprising results and has already shown that no team is safe.
Budapest Major 2025Hungary
Vitality
FaZe Clan
Natus Vincere🔥 Stage 3 Day 1 Round 1 — Recap
The MongolZ 0–1 Imperial
Imperial’s discipline paid off again. The MongolZ started strong but faded as mid-round structure collapsed.
MOUZ 1–0 PARIVISION
MOUZ handled business quickly — PARIVISION’s risks didn’t convert, and they were outpaced tactically.
Team Spirit 1–0 Team Liquid
A painful loss for Liquid. Spirit’s map depth and consistency continue to define their Major run.
G2 Esports 1–0 Passion UA
The Cinderella story hits a speed bump. G2’s experience neutralized Passion UA’s chaotic style.
FaZe Clan 1–0 Vitality
A heavyweight clash ending with FaZe’s signature late-round heroics.
paiN Gaming 1–0 3DMAX
paiN looked sharp and confident — a deserved victory.
B8 1–0 Falcons Esports
B8 continue to deliver surprises. Falcons looked lost in crucial rounds.
FURIA 1–0 Natus Vincere
A statement win for the Brazilians as they dismantled NaVi’s spacing and setups.
🔥 Stage 3 Day 1 Round 2 — Recap
FURIA 1–0 Imperial
FURIA opened the day with a confident win, overwhelming Imperial with precise mid-round reads and relentless aggression.
PARIVISION 0–1 Natus Vincere
NaVi stabilized their shaky run with a clean win — mechanical superiority and disciplined defaults carried them through.
MOUZ 1–0 B8
MOUZ showed veteran composure, shutting down B8’s explosive openings and winning every high-pressure round.
Team Liquid 0–1 The MongolZ
The MongolZ delivered one of the day’s biggest upsets. Their tempo control and aim duels were on another level.
Passion UA 0–1 Falcons Esports
Passion UA finally met resistance — Falcons punished their overly aggressive T rounds and closed the match safely.
FaZe Clan 0–1 Team Spirit
Team Spirit continued their dominant Major run with a clinical victory over FaZe.
3DMAX 0–1 Vitality
Vitality bounced back after recent inconsistencies, outclassing 3DMAX in every strategic layer.
paiN Gaming 0–1 G2 Esports
G2’s firepower was simply too much, even for a resilient paiN side.
📅 Today’s Match Schedule
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- 16:00 — FaZe Clan vs The MongolZ – GGbet odds: 1.86 / 1.94
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- 16:00 — B8 vs Vitality – GGbet odds: 3.70 / 1.29
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- 17:00 — Imperial vs Falcons Esports – GGbet odds: 4.79 / 1.25
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- 17:00 — paiN Gaming vs Natus Vincere – GGbet odds: 2.56 / 1.54
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- 18:00 — MOUZ vs Team Spirit – GGbet odds: 2.01 / 1.83
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- 18:00 — Passion UA vs Team Liquid – GGbet odds: 2.85 / 1.64
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- 20:30 — FURIA vs G2 Esports – GGbet odds: 1.45 / 2.55
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- 20:30 — PARIVISION vs 3DMAX – GGbet odds: 1.73 / 1.93
Source: Shtab CS2 Telegram. Edited photo
🎯 Expert Predictions
FaZe Clan vs The MongolZ
Prediction: FaZe win — The MongolZ are dangerous, but FaZe’s structure and star power give them the edge.
B8 vs Vitality
Prediction: Vitality win — Despite B8’s recent upset, Vitality’s firepower and discipline are overwhelming favorites.
Imperial vs Falcons Esports
Prediction: Falcons win — Imperial’s form is improving, but Falcons’ tactical depth should carry.
paiN Gaming vs Natus Vincere
Prediction: Natus Vincere win — NaVi’s ceiling remains higher, and their structured playstyle should stabilize here.
MOUZ vs Team Spirit
Prediction: Team Spirit win — This is a potential banger, but Spirit are currently one of the most consistent teams at the Major.
Passion UA vs Team Liquid
Prediction: Team Liquid win — Passion UA can upset anyone, but Liquid’s fundamentals and experience give them control.
FURIA vs G2 Esports
Prediction: G2 win — FURIA look hot, but G2’s cohesion and star rifling should shine in a tight matchup.
PARIVISION vs 3DMAX
Prediction: 3DMAX win — PARIVISION struggle against structured opponents; 3DMAX should capitalize.
💥 Final Thoughts
The Budapest Major continues to deliver one of the wildest Swiss stages in recent CS2 history. With titans falling, underdogs thriving, and every match carrying elimination weight, Stage 3 is shaping up to be unforgettable.
If the first rounds taught us anything, it’s this — momentum is everything. One good map can flip a whole team’s destiny. Brace yourself: chaos is guaranteed.