StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 begins with a matchup between MOUZ and PARIVISION — both teams enter the Swiss system with a shared 0:0 record. The winner immediately takes an important 1:0 advantage and improves their chances of advancing to the playoffs, while the loser will drop into the less comfortable 0:1 bracket, where every mistake could become fatal. This match carries massive weight: MOUZ want to prove they are a top favorite, while PARIVISION continue to create upsets at the Major.
STARLADDER BUDAPEST MAJOR 2025 STAGE 3 — THE ROAD TO PLAYOFFS
Stage 3 takes place from December 4–8 in Budapest, where the 16 strongest teams of the world fight for playoff spots. Giants such as NAVI, FaZe, Astralis, Team Liquid, and NiP are here — and among them, MOUZ and PARIVISION collide right at the start of this stage.
The format remains unforgiving: Bo1 during regular rounds and Bo3 in elimination or qualification matches. In such conditions, a single map can change the entire tournament path — and slow starts are not forgiven.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD — THE FIRST CHAPTER OF THIS CLASH
This is the first official match between these lineups. With no history to rely on, the tension rises — both sides must adapt on the fly without pre-established answers to the opponent’s style.
In the world rankings, MOUZ sit within the top five, while PARIVISION hover around the top 25 — but this Major has shown that rankings stop being a true indicator when history is on the line.
CURRENT FORM
- MOUZ — world-class stability
MOUZ show a well-structured tactical system, strong role players, and a polished map pool. The team consistently stays among the main championship contenders. Their individual level allows them to win duels even against the most aggressive opponents.
- PARIVISION — a team fueled by momentum
PARIVISION prove with every game that they did not reach Stage 3 by accident. They have defeated Aurora, NiP, and Liquid thanks to confidence and a high-tempo aim-focused playstyle. However, now they face one of the toughest opponents at the tournament.
MAP POOL & VETO
Statistics over the last 3 months (MOUZ | PARIVISION):
- Dust2: — | 86%
- Mirage: 25% | 80%
- Inferno: 75% | 67%
- Nuke: 25% | 0%
- Train: 100% | 43%
- Overpass: 75% | 100%
- Ancient: 43% | 75%
Expected veto:
- MOUZ will remove Dust2, as PARIVISION have extremely strong results on this map.
- PARIVISION will ban Train, where MOUZ confidently build their playstyle.
Likely picks:
- MOUZ are expected to choose Inferno — one of their most reliable maps.
- PARIVISION will likely select Mirage, a stable pick and a strong aim-focused option.
Decider: Ancient — both teams have a chance here, but MOUZ’s superior structure and discipline may become the deciding factor.
KEY DUELS
- Spinx vs xiELO — star players contesting overall map impact
- Brollan vs AW — the battle for early control
- Jimpphat vs Jame — site control and clutch retakes
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PREDICTION
PARIVISION are in excellent form and have already surpassed expectations, but MOUZ possess superior structure, experience, and tactical stability. In a Bo1, such factors often decide the result before the first duels are even played. Expert prediction by Mauisnake: MOUZ will win.
Predicted score: MOUZ 1–0 PARIVISION
