The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is just around the corner, and Stage 1 is once again shaping up to be the most chaotic part of the entire tournament. BO1s, first-day pressure, and a field packed with evenly matched teams make Pick’Ems a true test of intuition. Influencers and analysts are already sharing their predictions, hoping to hit the golden combinations. We collected ten of the most notable Pick’Ems and briefly broke down each one.
1. Mauisnake — FaZe, GL, and Fnatic as a stable qualifying core
Mauisnake locks in Legacy for the 3–0 slot, and fills the qualifying row with FaZe, GamerLegion, Fnatic, M80, B8, Fly Quest and NRG. His 0–3 is RED Canids. A very safe and logical Pick’Em.
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2. fl0m — FaZe, GL, Imperial, and Fnatic in a classic selection
fl0m gives the 3–0 to Legacy and Faze, and sticks to a familiar pool of favorites: B8, GamerLegion, Fnatic, M80, NRG, Parivision. For 0–3, unsurprisingly, Rare Atom and The Huns.
3. Ash’s Playbook — Fnatic, FaZe, GL, and M80 as the foundation
Ash crafts a well-thought-out set: Legacy and FAZE 3–0, qualifiers — Parivision, GL, Fnatic, Lynn Vision, Fnatic, FlyQuest, plus a chance for B8. The elimination pick remains RED Canids and The Huns.
4. CooperTV — trusting FaZe, Fnatic, GL, and M80
CooperTV keeps it riske: FAZE and Parivision 3–0, qualifiers — Legacy, GamerLegion, B8, M80, NRG, and he also trusts FlyQuest. For 0–3 — Rare Atom and The Huns.
5. LOBA — FaZe, Fnatic, GL, M80, and FlyQuest through
Despite his reputation for risky Pick’Ems, LOBA plays it careful here: Legacy and B8 3–0, then FaZe, Imperial, Parivision, NiP, Lynn Vision, GL. 0–3 — RED Canids and The Huns.
6. STYKO — the most cautious pool: GL, Fnatic, FaZe, M80, FlyQuest
A professional approach: Legacy, B8 in 3–0, qualifiers — FaZe, GL, Fnatic, M80, FlyQuest, NiP. STYKO also puts Rare Atom and Fluxo in 0–3.
7. NartOutHere — FaZe, Fnatic, GL, FlyQuest, and M80 as BO1 favorites
Nart analyzes the matchups and picks Legacy and B8 3–0, with FaZe, Parivision, GamerLegion, FlyQuest, NiP, Lynn Vision qualifying. 0–3 — RED Canids, The Huns.
8. CS Tactics — FaZe, GL, Fnatic, FlyQuest, M80 with bold additions
CS Tactics keeps Legacy and FAZE for 3–0 and builds a qualifying group of Lynn Vision, GL, Fnatic, Parivision, M80, B8 . 0–3 — Rare Atom and NRG.
9. austincs — NA-flavored Pick’Em with M80 and NRG qualifying
austincs locks Legacy and B8 in 3–0, and shows regional loyalty by placing Lynn Vision and FlyQuest in the qualifying row. He completes the set with FaZe, Fnatic, GL, NiP. Elimination pick — RED Canids and The Huns.
10. Burt Burlington — FaZe, Fnatic, GL, FlyQuest, M80 as the safest lineup
Minimal risk: Legacy, B8 3–0, qualifiers — FaZe, GL, Fnatic, Parivision, NiP, Lynn Vision. And for 0–3, the traditional choice — RED Canids.
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Unified predictions — and total unpredictability ahead
All ten influencers share the same core expectations: Legacy appear in the 3–0 slot across nearly every Pick’Em, while RED Canids consistently occupy 0–3. The qualifying rows heavily feature FaZe, Fnatic, GamerLegion, M80, FlyQuest, and Imperial, forming an unofficial “Stage 1 big six.” But despite the similarities, Stage 1 remains notorious for destroying even the most carefully built Pick’Ems — one upset or one disastrous BO1 can collapse the entire grid. Very soon we’ll see whether the popular forecasts hold up or if the Budapest Major 2025 once again turns everything upside down. And with the action just about to begin, now is the perfect moment to create your own Pick’Em — right here on our website.
