UPDATE: The intense battle for playoff spots at the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025 is reaching a thrilling climax as NAVI, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports vie for their chances in today’s decisive matches. With only three playoff spots remaining, these esports titans are facing off in high-stakes showdowns that could define their paths.
As of now, NAVI is dominating their advancement match against B8, leading 1-0 after a crushing 13-4 victory on Ancient, which was B8’s pick. Currently, Map 2 is underway with Train, and if necessary, they will head to Mirage for a potential decider. The two teams met earlier in the tournament, where NAVI decisively swept B8 3-0 in Stage 2. Despite recent setbacks, including a shocking 2-13 loss to FURIA, NAVI remains a powerhouse and is expected to secure their playoff position.
In another pivotal match, FaZe Clan is set to take on Passion UA at 16:30 CET. After a rocky start in Stage 1, FaZe rallied back with an undefeated run in Stage 2 and a victory over Vitality. Although they faced losses against Spirit and The MongolZ, they convincingly dispatched 3DMAX in their last match. Passion UA has emerged as a surprise contender by eliminating M80, Liquid, and Imperial, but losses to G2 and Falcons indicate they may struggle against elite teams like FaZe.
The most anticipated clash of the day features G2 Esports against Team Falcons in a must-win best-of-three (Bo3) match. This matchup is generating buzz due to both teams’ stellar performances and previous encounters. G2 started Stage 3 strong with victories over Passion UA and paiN but faltered against FURIA and The MongolZ. Meanwhile, Falcons are looking to bounce back after recovering from an early loss to B8 and facing a tough defeat against MOUZ yesterday.
The winners of these critical matches will join FURIA, Team Spirit, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, and MOUZ in the playoff bracket, which begins on December 11, 2025, and culminates in the Grand Final on December 14.
As the pressure mounts and the stakes rise, fans are eagerly tuning in to see who will secure their spots in the playoffs and continue their journey toward victory in this prestigious tournament. Stay tuned for live updates and results as the action unfolds!
