{"id":295628,"date":"2025-12-09T03:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T03:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=295628"},"modified":"2025-12-09T05:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:41:43","slug":"starladder-budapest-major-2025-top-pickem-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-budapest-major-2025-top-pickem-predictions","title":{"rendered":"Best Community Pick\u2019Ems Predictions Ahead of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has officially entered the Playoffs \u2014 the most crucial part of the tournament. The chaos of Stage 1 and the nerves of Stage 2 now give way to true discipline: Pick\u2019Ems are no longer based on intuition, but on precise understanding of team form and map pools. We\u2019ve compiled all influencer predictions across all three stages to present the broadest possible picture of how this ultimate showdown of the season may unfold.<\/p>\n<h2>Playoffs of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 \u2014 the boldest predictions<\/h2>\n<p>The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has reached its decisive Playoffs stage \u2014 where every match is a BO3 battle and every round can end a championship dream. Only eight teams remain in contention for the lion\u2019s share of the $1,170,000 prize pool, a shot at the trophy, and eternal Major glory.<\/p>\n<p>Influencers, analysts, and content creators have locked in their full-tournament Pick\u2019Ems, offering a wildly diverse set of predictions on which teams will rise in Budapest \u2014 and which giants may fall before the finish line.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-stage-3-top-awpers\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-36-12.webp\" alt=\"Top AWPers of Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-stage-3-top-awpers\">Top AWPers of Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-major-2025-stage-3-top-awpers\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 08 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. neL \u2014 the Major ends in Brazilian fireworks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313803\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prediction-nlndrkt-2025-12-09-07-37-19.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prediction-nlndrkt-2025-12-09-07-37-19.webp 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prediction-nlndrkt-2025-12-09-07-37-19-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prediction-nlndrkt-2025-12-09-07-37-19-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/prediction-nlndrkt-2025-12-09-07-37-19-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Spirit, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>neL expects a familiar title bout: Vitality facing FURIA in the grand final. But he believes this Major belongs to the Brazilians \u2014 their pace, confidence, and explosive aim pushing them past Europe\u2019s most complete lineup. In his view, Budapest crowns a new South American champion.<\/p>\n<h3>2. NartOutHere \u2014 FURIA\u2019s hunger to conquer Europe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313475\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-08_20-06-45-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NartOutHere envisions a playoff run driven by FURIA\u2019s explosive form and the momentum they\u2019ve shown in long series. He sees Vitality as the final obstacle \u2014 but not one strong enough to stop the Brazilian surge. Falcons and MOUZ make the semifinals, yet both fall short as Nart backs FURIA to lift the trophy in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Fozzii FPS \u2014 Brazil\u2019s run continues through the toughest path<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313496\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-08_21-20-17-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, FaZe<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fozzii FPS sees FURIA as a team built for high-pressure playoff CS, trusting their resilience even against FaZe in a chaotic elimination match. Vitality look strong enough to reach the final, but in his view, the Brazilian momentum and firepower prevail when it matters most \u2014 sealing the title for FURIA in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>4. PETR1K \u2014 Vitality challenged, but Brazil finishes the job<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313556\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-51-28-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PETR1K follows a confident Playoffs script: Vitality cruise through to the final, but ultimately fall to a more energized and tactically unpredictable FURIA. With MOUZ and Falcons both pushing deep, he still trusts the Brazilians\u2019 firepower to peak at the perfect moment \u2014 and to take home the Major trophy from Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Polex Fatias \u2014 FURIA overpower Europe in the final<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313651\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-13-30-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this prediction, Polex Fatias sticks to the expected playoff hierarchy \u2014 but gives the advantage to the Brazilians in the BO5 decider. He sees FURIA\u2019s explosive style and confidence carrying them through the final clash against Vitality, earning Brazil a Major title in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Egecan KIRTA\u015e \u2014 Brazil finally go all the way<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313670\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-16-00-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Spirit, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this version of his prediction, Egecan KIRTA\u015e once again expects the blockbuster Vitality vs FURIA final \u2014 but this time sees the Brazilians taking control when it matters the most. The decisive BO5 becomes the stage for their long-awaited breakthrough: FURIA lift the trophy in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Hawka \u2014 trusting FURIA to break the meta<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313689\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image_2025-12-09_07-00-25-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hawka backs a Playoffs where Vitality and FURIA dominate from start to finish \u2014 but sees the Brazilians as the squad with a higher ceiling once the pressure peaks. With their aggression, firepower, and confidence in long series, he predicts FURIA will take over the finals and claim the Budapest Major crown.<\/p>\n<h3>8.\u00a0 Burt Burlington \u2014 FURIA break through and take the crown<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313632\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-11-39-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Burt Burlington forecasts a familiar grand final pairing \u2014 but this time believes the Brazilians won\u2019t let the opportunity slip. He sees FURIA\u2019s momentum and individual firepower overwhelming Vitality in the BO5, turning Budapest into a landmark victory for Brazilian Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n<h3>9. austincs \u2014 Falcons soar high, but Brazil steals the crown<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313575\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27-1024x549.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-53-27-1536x824.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Falcons, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>austincs gives Falcons the deepest run so far \u2014 all the way to the grand final \u2014 trusting their structure and star power to finally click in the arena. Yet even in this version of the bracket, FURIA are the ones who keep their composure in the BO5 decider. A confident nod to the Brazilians\u2019 killer instinct when everything is on the line.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Never Forget \u2014 Spirit strike first, but FURIA finish strongest<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313594\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-55-38-1536x826.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Spirit, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Never Forget puts his trust in Spirit to break through the opening round, yet the deeper the Playoffs go, the more unstoppable FURIA appear. He predicts a high-class final clash with Vitality, but one where the Brazilians set the tempo, overpower the Europeans, and ultimately claim the Major title in Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>11. CS Tactics \u2014 Vitality reclaim the Major throne<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313613\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_06-57-36-1536x868.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: Vitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CS Tactics goes against the rising FURIA hype and places faith in Vitality\u2019s high-pressure experience. Even with a dangerous final opponent in the Brazilians, he backs the French-Danish lineup to stay composed in the BO5 and secure another Major crown. A prediction built on championship pedigree rather than momentum.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Vince \u2014 FURIA clutch the biggest stage<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313708\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-29-00-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Spirit, Vitality, FURIA, FaZe<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Vince backs a more dangerous lower bracket path for FURIA, with FaZe pushing them to the limit early. But once the Brazilians reach the grand final, he believes their raw firepower and momentum take over. Vitality put up a real fight, yet in his prediction FURIA deliver when it counts most \u2014 and claim the Budapest Major trophy.<\/p>\n<h3>13. Aven \u2014 Vitality defeat a surprising MOUZ contender<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313727\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-31-02-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: Vitality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aven takes a different route from most analysts, sending MOUZ past FURIA and into the grand final. But once there, he still sees Vitality as the superior team in a championship decider. With more experience in pressure games, Vitality are his pick to capture the Budapest Major title.<\/p>\n<h3>14. Dog \u2014 FURIA clutch out the biggest moment<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313746\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-32-43-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dog envisions a classic Vitality vs FURIA finale \u2014 but believes the Brazilian roster will find that extra gear when the trophy is on the line. In his view, Vitality\u2019s discipline isn\u2019t enough to stop the raw confidence and firepower of FURIA in a BO5 decider.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Choke Gaming \u2014 FURIA deliver on the biggest stage<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313765\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-34-43-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Spirit, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Vitality, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choke Gaming predicts a thrilling final between Vitality and the surging Brazilians \u2014 but believes FURIA will break the narrative and rise above when the stakes are highest. With momentum, confidence, and a fearless style, they\u2019re his pick to lift the Budapest Major trophy.<\/p>\n<h3>16. STYKO \u2014 Falcons fly high, but FURIA finish the story<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313784\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/doc_2025-12-09_07-36-11-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Quarter-finals winners: Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semi-finals winners: Falcons, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand final champion: FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This bracket gives Falcons one of their strongest playoff runs yet \u2014 straight to the grand final after taking down Vitality. But even with that surge, FURIA are predicted to rise above them in the ultimate BO5. The Brazilians\u2019 firepower and momentum make them the final pick for the Budapest Major title.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/last-chance-for-playoffs-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953972822_c3731f90a3_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Last chance for playoffs at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/last-chance-for-playoffs-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Last chance for playoffs at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/last-chance-for-playoffs-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 06 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Stage 3 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 \u2014 the boldest predictions<\/h2>\n<p>Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 brings us to the core of the Major \u2014 BO3 series where strength, discipline, and map-pool depth matter more than ever. Only eight teams will advance, and every mistake now can cost the entire tournament run. Influencers, analysts, and content creators have already locked in their Pick\u2019Ems, shaping completely different visions of the playoff bracket.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-furia-vs-navi-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54958421997_bf7501f820_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prediction for FURIA vs NAVI \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-furia-vs-navi-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Prediction for FURIA vs NAVI \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-furia-vs-navi-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 03 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Mauisnake \u2014 Vitality and Falcons as the most stable BO3 forces<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G7Pn1VBWoAAtYSl?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Mauisnake builds his Pick\u2019Em around structured teams:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: Falcons<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the advancing slots he puts Vitality, NAVI, FaZe, MOUZ, Spirit, FURIA, and G2. The set is as logical as it gets: minimum risk, maximum trust in top-tier lineups in long series. Falcons as the 3\u20130 team is a bold but far from baseless choice.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Peacemaker \u2014 a \u201credemption arc\u201d built around Falcons<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G7SpQn9XQAAauAe?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Peacemaker calls his Pick\u2019Em \u201can attempt at redemption.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: Falcons, MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Parivision, B8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Among the teams he expects to advance, he lists FURIA, Vitality, G2, FaZe, NAVI, and Spirit. The high seeding for MOUZ makes his Pick\u2019Em one of the most unconventional in this list.<\/p>\n<h3>3. fl0m \u2014 the safest Pick\u2019Em of them all<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310341\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-043619.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>fl0m has put together an extremely stable set:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: Falcons, FURIA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Passion UA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the advancing group he has Vitality, NAVI, FaZe, G2, Spirit, and MOUZ. Zero experiments, zero romance \u2014 just structural logic and faith in the strength of the favourites.<\/p>\n<h3>4. NartOutHere \u2014 theory-heavy approach and huge trust in Spirit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310360\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-043730.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Nart breaks down Stage 3 through the lens of matchups:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: Falcons, Spirit<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Passion UA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He puts Vitality, FURIA, G2, NAVI, MOUZ, and FaZe in the qualifiers. The biggest emphasis is on Spirit, who in his view can win any tactical BO3.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Thorin \u2014 Liquid to surprise, FURIA and Vitality to dominate<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310379\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-043811.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>This time Thorin doesn\u2019t fully go against the mainstream:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: FURIA, Vitality<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Passion UA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the advancing part of the bracket he adds Liquid alongside G2, Falcons, NAVI, Spirit, and MOUZ. This is one of the few Pick\u2019Ems where Liquid even appear in the top six.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Shok (Shok CS2) \u2014 CIS focus and FURIA on top positions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310398\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-043910.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1078\"><\/p>\n<p>Shok opts for a relatively safe logic:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: FURIA, Vitality<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Liquid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He has NAVI, MOUZ, Spirit, Falcons, paiN, and G2 going through. It\u2019s a very aggressive Pick\u2019Em with maximum trust in FURIA.<\/p>\n<h3>7. PETRIK \u2014 a risky set with MOUZ and Spirit in the 3\u20130 slot<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310417\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-043954.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>PETRIK once again takes a non-standard route:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: MOUZ, Spirit<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Parivision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the advancing zone he places Vitality, FURIA, NAVI, G2, B8, and Falcons. MOUZ in 3\u20130 is a rare but very telling decision.<\/p>\n<h3>8. austincs \u2014 NA perspective and belief in Furia and paiN<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310436\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-044050.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1917\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>austincs puts together a clearly North American-flavoured Pick\u2019Em:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: FURIA, Falcons<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, 3DMAX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Advancing are MOUZ, FaZe, NAVI, paiN, Vitality, and Spirit. Having two \u201cNA hopes\u201d high in the bracket at once is very unusual compared to the others.<\/p>\n<h3>9. CS Tactics \u2014 coach-style bracket with zero unnecessary risks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310455\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-12-04-044147.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>CS Tactics builds his Pick\u2019Em like a coach would:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: FURIA, Vitality<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Passion UA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The teams he has advancing are G2, FaZe, NAVI, Falcons, Spirit, and MOUZ. This is arguably the most rational Pick\u2019Em in the entire list.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Ozzny \u2014 \u201cmy Pick\u2019Em vs random\u201d showdown<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GOLD Budapest Major Stage 3 Pickems \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Left image: My Picks<br>&gt; Right image: Randomly filled Picks<\/p>\n<p>Let's see which one does better \ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2U2CqW5LKp\">pic.twitter.com\/2U2CqW5LKp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ozzny (@Ozzny_CS2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ozzny_CS2\/status\/1996317446475829345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ozzny posted a unique image:<br>\non the left \u2014 his prediction, on the right \u2014 a randomly generated one.<\/p>\n<p>His own picks:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u20130: FURIA, Vitality<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20133: Imperial, Passion UA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the top six he puts MOUZ, NAVI, FaZe, Falcons, Spirit, and G2. Ironically, the random bracket turned out to be very similar, which shows just how \u201creadable\u201d the BO3 field of Stage 3 has become.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54929590529_c4c88e4933_k-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prediction for B8 vs Falcons \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Prediction for B8 vs Falcons \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 04 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pick\u2019Ems for Stage 2 \u2014 Where the Pressure Peaks<\/h2>\n<h3>1. BanKs Esports \u2014 a safe Pick\u2019Em trusting NAVI to go 3\u20130<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306345\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-15-48-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>BanKs sticks to a confident and straightforward approach by placing Aurora and Natus Vincere in the 3\u20130 slot \u2014 a prediction that the European powerhouse will breeze through Stage 2 without dropping a single map.<\/p>\n<p>His Advancement row includes a well-balanced mix of strong contenders: Team Liquid, B8, Passion UA , TYLOO, Astralis and FlyQuest \u2014 all teams that should secure playoffs even if they need all five rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, 3DMAX and Imperial are the ones BanKs expects to struggle the most \u2014 locked into the 0\u20133 elimination slot.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Fozzii FPS \u2014 trusting Team Liquid to dominate Stage 2<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306364\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-50-34-1536x862.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fozzii FPS puts his confidence into Team Liquid by placing them in the 3\u20130 slot, and placing FaZe. It\u2019s a bold belief in their momentum and firepower to clean-sweep the opening stage and secure instant playoffs qualification.<\/p>\n<p>His Advance row features a lineup of proven contenders: NAVI, Aurora, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Astralis, M80, and PARIVISION \u2014 all teams that are expected to confidently lock in a 3\u20131 or 3\u20132 finish.<\/p>\n<p>For the 0\u20133 slot, Fozzii selects TYLOO and Imperial, predicting that the Asian squad will struggle in this stacked field and exit Stage 2 without taking a map. A balanced setup with a high-ceiling gamble on Liquid\u2019s resurgence \u2014 aggressive enough to chase strong returns, but stable in the advancement pool.<\/p>\n<h3>3. austincs\u00a0\u2014 trusting Aurora for a flawless 3\u20130<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306383\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_18-56-11-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>austincs takes a confident stance on Aurora and Natus Vincere, placing the rising European roster in the 3\u20130 slot. He\u2019s betting on their momentum and firepower to deliver a clean run through Stage 2 and secure instant playoff qualification.<\/p>\n<p>For his advance lineup, austincs selects a mix of stable heavy hitters and experienced contenders: Liquid, Astralis, TYLOO, Passion UA, FlyQuest and MIBR \u2014 expecting these squads to close out Stage 2 through 3\u20131 or 3\u20132 scorelines.<\/p>\n<p>In the 0\u20133 position, he sends B8 and Imperial \u2014 anticipating that the Ukrainian lineup will struggle against elite opposition and exit early.<\/p>\n<h3>4. NartOutHere \u2014 trusting NAVI to dominate and sending MIBR to a quick exit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306402\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-02-44-1536x856.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>NartOutHere puts full confidence in the European powerhouse NAVI and 3DMAX, locking them into the 3\u20130 position. His logic aligns with their proven LAN experience and strong structure heading into Stage 2.<\/p>\n<p>His advance picks include a blend of tactical stability and star-powered rosters: Astralis, Ninjas in Pyjamas, FaZe, M80, Liquid and Aurora \u2014 all teams he expects to handle the pressure and secure qualification through the mid rounds.<\/p>\n<p>At the bottom of his prediction, MIBR and Passion UA are placed in the 0\u20133 slot, suggesting he believes the Brazilians may struggle heavily against the elite competition right from the start.<\/p>\n<h3>5. distortion \u2014 bold trust in PARIVISION and 3DMAX, brutal ending for TYLOO and Passion UA<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306421\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-07-56-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>distortion takes a very aggressive approach with his upper picks: PARIVISION and 3DMAX are locked into the 3\u20130 slots, signaling strong belief that both squads can start Stage 2 with flawless momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132 block features six of the tournament\u2019s biggest favorites \u2014 all expected to safely advance to Stage 3: NAVI, Liquid, FlyQuest, Astralis, B8, Aurora.<\/p>\n<p>These teams form the core of what distortion considers the most reliable contenders. Meanwhile, TYLOO and Passion UA are placed straight into the 0\u20133 elimination prediction \u2014 a harsh but clear statement about their expected struggles against the tougher competition in this stage. A setup built on high-risk confidence picks at the top and zero mercy for the presumed underdogs at the bottom.<\/p>\n<h3>6. ceh9 \u2014 Astralis hype and Ukrainian faith in Passion UA<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306440\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-17-07-1536x847.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Former NAVI legend ceh9 puts his trust into a very punchy 3\u20130 setup: Astralis and Passion UA are his flawless stage picks. A bold display of faith \u2014 especially in the Ukrainian squad making a perfect run right from the start.<\/p>\n<p>The main qualification group (3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132) includes six strong contenders expected to advance without major trouble: fnatic, FaZe, M80, Aurora, Liquid, 3DMAX. A fairly balanced mix of experience and rising momentum squads.<\/p>\n<p>On the elimination end (0\u20133), ceh9 predicts early disaster for: TYLOO, MIBR. Two teams he clearly believes won\u2019t withstand the pressure of the Stage 2 competition. A prediction set with national pride and a big gamble on an Astralis resurgence.<\/p>\n<h3>7. kassad \u2014 NAVI confidence and a risky underdog elimination call<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306459\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image_2025-11-28_18-22-00-1536x863.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Analyst and former coach kassad places huge belief in NAVI to start flawlessly in Stage 2, pairing them with Aurora in the 3\u20130 slot. A combination of star power and CIS firepower that he expects to click immediately.<\/p>\n<p>His 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132 advancement group includes six squads that he sees as reliable enough to push through: TYLOO, 3DMAX, Liquid, Astralis, M80, B8. A mix of veterans and squads on the rise \u2014 strong enough to avoid early trouble, but not quite perfect-run material.<\/p>\n<p>For the elimination prediction, kassad goes bold \u2014 targeting two notable teams for 0\u20133: fnatic, Passion UA. A surprising call considering fnatic\u2019s experience and Passion UA\u2019s momentum from prior stages. A confident bet on CIS strength \u2014 with some daring gambles on who crumbles first.<\/p>\n<h3>8. PETR1K \u2014 trusting the underdogs to shine early<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306478\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41-1024x553.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-23-41-1536x830.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Analyst PETR1K puts strong belief in two ambitious rosters \u2014 predicting 3DMAX and B8 to open Stage 2 flawlessly with a 3\u20130 score. A bold take that favors hungry, high-momentum teams over traditional giants.<\/p>\n<p>His 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132 advancement list features a more expected set of contenders: Aurora, Natus Vincere, Astralis, Ninjas in Pyjamas, M80, Liquid. A balanced mix of established powerhouses and rising European threats that PETR1K expects to secure progression without major trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, he predicts two teams to fall flat in Budapest and exit winless: TYLOO, MIBR. A tough outlook for both squads as they face a steep increase in opponent quality. A prediction set built on belief in momentum \u2014 and faith that CIS and French-Polish firepower will deliver early.<\/p>\n<h3>9. MacMate \u2014 trusting FlyQuest magic and a Passion UA miracle run<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306497\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-27-26-1536x860.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MacMate\u2019s predictions lean into chaos and momentum, placing FlyQuest and Passion UA as the bold 3\u20130 choices. Two risky picks \u2014 but if they hit, they hit big.<\/p>\n<p>His qualified teams list is far more conventional, packed with tournament favorites and stable European contenders: Aurora, Natus Vincere, 3DMAX, Astralis, M80, B8. A lineup well-balanced between firepower, tactics, and LAN experience \u2014 all expected to survive Stage 2 without major setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the elimination choices reflect a tough reality for two inconsistent squads: TYLOO, Imperial. Both lineups have struggled to convert opportunities at recent events, making a 0\u20133 exit a realistic scenario. MacMate goes fearless with his top slots \u2014 believing underdogs can deliver the biggest early upsets.<\/p>\n<h3>10. rootTheGamer \u2014 full confidence in NAVI and Astralis to dominate early<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-306516\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-31-58-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>rootTheGamer keeps it traditional at the top \u2014 selecting Natus Vincere and Astralis for the flawless 3\u20130 spots. Two legendary European giants, both expected to start the Swiss stage with authority.<\/p>\n<p>His advancing group represents a solid balance of tactical structure and upset potential: Aurora, FlyQuest, Liquid, PARIVISION, M80, B8. If these rosters maintain their recent form, all six should be fighting in the 2\u20131 bracket at minimum.<\/p>\n<p>His 0\u20133 elimination picks reflect current form concerns: TYLOO, Imperial. Neither team has shown consistency against stronger international competition recently \u2014 making their early exit a logical prediction. rootTheGamer is banking on Europe\u2019s elite taking control \u2014 and hoping the middle of the pack survives the chaos.<\/p>\n<h3>11. MrMaxim \u2014 trusting the momentum squads to go flawless<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306535\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-35-26-1536x866.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MrMaxim goes bold with his 3\u20130 selections: 3DMAX and M80 \u2014 two high-tempo teams that can ride early confidence to a perfect start in the Swiss stage.<\/p>\n<p>His advancing pool features a strong mix of structure, firepower, and upset capability: Aurora, Natus Vincere, B8, PARIVISION, Astralis, Liquid.\u00a0If the Swiss chaos doesn\u2019t punish any early slip-ups, all six should be competing deep into Stage 2.<\/p>\n<p>For eliminations, he stays consistent with many other creators: TYLOO, Imperial. Both rosters have struggled against stronger tactical opponents \u2014 making this prediction feel safe. MrMaxim\u2019s Pick\u2019Em is aggressive at the top \u2014 but secure everywhere else.<\/p>\n<h3>12. Jerry \u2014 banking on 3DMAX and FaZe to smash the Swiss<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306554\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-38-50.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-38-50.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-38-50-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-38-50-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/doc_2025-11-28_19-38-50-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Jerry shows confidence in the firepower meta \u2014 choosing two explosive rosters to cruise through Stage 2 without losses: 3DMAX and FaZe as his 3\u20130 picks.<\/p>\n<p>His advancing group is a strong mix of CIS stability, European structure, and emerging upset power: Aurora, Natus Vincere, B8, Liquid, M80, PARIVISION. All of these teams have solid win conditions and should avoid dangerous elimination matches if they start strong.<\/p>\n<p>For elimination, Jerry opts for two of the most commonly predicted squads: TYLOO, Passion UA. Both have major question marks coming into this stage, making them familiar 0\u20133 candidates. A meta-aligned Pick\u2019Em with just enough spice in the perfect-run prediction.<\/p>\n<h3>13.\u00a0friberg \u2014 NiP legend puts faith in FaZe perfection<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306579\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-magikern-2025-11-28-21-05-48.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-magikern-2025-11-28-21-05-48.webp 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-magikern-2025-11-28-21-05-48-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-magikern-2025-11-28-21-05-48-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-magikern-2025-11-28-21-05-48-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>friberg keeps things simple \u2014 trust the elite, avoid unnecessary risks. His 3\u20130 pick is a fan-favorite powerhouse: FaZe \u2014 expected to cruise through without a single stumble.<\/p>\n<p>For the main advancing pool, he selects rosters with both structure and firepower \u2014 a very \u201csafe coin\u201d strategy: Ninjas in Pyjamas, Liquid, Natus Vincere, Aurora, 3DMAX, Astralis, fnatic. If these teams play to their ceilings, they should all survive the chaos.<\/p>\n<p>And his elimination choice? A bold call, but based on consistency issues: Imperial \u2014 predicted to go 0\u20133. A conservative, top-tier-focused Pick\u2019Em \u2014 classic friberg.<\/p>\n<h3>14.\u00a0ThourCS2 \u2014 Aurora trusted to shine, Imperial expected to fall<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306598\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-thourcs2-2025-11-28-21-13-14.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-thourcs2-2025-11-28-21-13-14.webp 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-thourcs2-2025-11-28-21-13-14-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-thourcs2-2025-11-28-21-13-14-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-thourcs2-2025-11-28-21-13-14-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>ThourCS2 sticks to logic: pick a strong dark horse for 3\u20130 and avoid risking tournament favorites there. His undefeated advancement pick: 3\u20130: Aurora \u2014 a confident gamble on Europe\u2019s rising firepower. The main progression block features some of the most reliable and structured contenders at this stage:<\/p>\n<p>Advance 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132: Liquid, Natus Vincere, Astralis, 3DMAX, M80, FlyQuest, PARIVISION. Solid Tier-1 and Tier-1.5 consistency \u2014 exactly the type of teams that usually survive BO1 chaos.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, for the winless departure: 0\u20133: Imperial \u2014 a tough call for the Brazilian squad. A smart, stability-first strategy from Thour \u2014 minimize risk, maximize coin safety.<\/p>\n<h3>15.\u00a0Cnd \u2014 betting on Aurora hype, doubting fnatic again<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306617\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-robert-2025-11-28-21-16-11.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-robert-2025-11-28-21-16-11.webp 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-robert-2025-11-28-21-16-11-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-robert-2025-11-28-21-16-11-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-robert-2025-11-28-21-16-11-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cnd follows a trend we\u2019ve seen from multiple creators \u2014 Aurora as the explosive 3\u20130 pick. 3\u20130 (Advanced): Aurora \u2014 high-ceiling entry fraggers and strong momentum in BO1s.<\/p>\n<p>His main 7 advancing teams are a balanced mix of firepower and experience: 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132 (Advanced): 3DMAX, PARIVISION, B8, FaZe, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Natus Vincere, Liquid. Two elite contenders (FaZe &amp; NAVI), two rebuilding threats (Astralis, NiP), plus solid Stage-1 graduates.<\/p>\n<p>And for the tough prediction: 0\u20133 (Eliminated): fnatic \u2014 Cnd clearly has low faith in their form and cohesion. Another Aurora-backer \u2014 but also another believer that fnatic won\u2019t survive Budapest.<\/p>\n<h3>16.\u00a0kioShiMa \u2014 trusting NAVI to go flawless, sending FlyQuest home early<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-306636\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-neibqf-2025-11-28-21-19-57.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-neibqf-2025-11-28-21-19-57.webp 1200w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-neibqf-2025-11-28-21-19-57-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-neibqf-2025-11-28-21-19-57-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/prediction-neibqf-2025-11-28-21-19-57-768x403.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>kioShiMa keeps things simple and bold \u2014 NAVI are his undefeated pick for a perfect 3\u20130 start. 3\u20130 (Advanced): Natus Vincere \u2014 strong structure, star power, and recent high-level form<\/p>\n<p>For the main qualification slots, he selects a mix of EU firepower and solid Stage-1 performers: 3\u20131 \/ 3\u20132 (Advanced): Aurora, 3DMAX, Liquid, B8, M80, TYLOO, Astralis. A very aggressive TYLOO \u2192 Advanced take here \u2014 significantly higher than most predictions.<\/p>\n<p>His elimination pick: 0\u20133 (Eliminated): FlyQuest \u2014 he sees them collapsing early in the BO1 chaos A rare prediction where TYLOO advance and FlyQuest get knocked out winless \u2014 a true underdog shake-up.<\/p>\n<h2>Pick\u2019Ems for Stage 1 \u2014 The First Test of the Major<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Thour \u2014 an updated Pick\u2019Em after the NRG stand-in news<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G6T7RPdaYAA7aaN?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>After the announcement that NRG will play with daps as a stand-in, Thour quickly adjusted his Stage 1 Pick\u2019Em. He removed NRG and M80 from the qualifying row and replaced them with NiP and Imperial, keeping the rest of the pool unchanged. His 3\u20130 slots remain Legacy and FaZe, and the qualifiers are GL, Fnatic, Parivision, and B8. For 0\u20133 he keeps RED Canids and Rare Atom. An extremely conservative but adaptive set.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Thorin \u2014 traditional analysis with an unexpected BO1 discipline angle<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-301729\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-22-130730.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Thorin gives the 3\u20130 slots to Legacy and FaZe, while placing GL, Fnatic, NiP, B8, NRG and Parivision in the qualifying row. For 0\u20133 he selects The Huns and Rare Atom, emphasizing that \u201cBO1 always breaks the outsiders first.\u201d His prediction stands out due to his trust in NiP \u2014 something not all analysts agree with.<\/p>\n<h3>3. BankEs Esports \u2014 a \u201cdiamond coin believer\u201d with faith in FaZe for 3\u20130<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-301767\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-22-131125.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>In his Pick\u2019Em, BankEs places FaZe and Legacy in the 3\u20130 slot. His qualifying row includes B8, GamerLegion, Parivision, Fnatic, NiP, and FlyQuest. For 0\u20133 he selects The Huns and RED Canids, but overall the logic is extremely stable: minimal surprises, maximum BO1 strength.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Peacemaker \u2014 a Brazilian perspective with GL among the favorites<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-301748\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-22-131003.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Peacemaker gives his 3\u20130 slots to the two most reliable BO1 teams in his view: FaZe and GamerLegion. His qualifiers are Imperial, B8, Legacy, Imperial (again), FlyQuest, and Fnatic. His elimination picks are The Huns and RED Canids. The entire set is built around one idea: \u201cImperial should make it through.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>5. PimpCS \u2014 a very \u201cEuropean\u201d balance with no romantic risks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-301710\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-22-130638.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Pimp also puts FaZe and GamerLegion into the 3\u20130 slots. His qualifying row consists of Parivision, Fnatic, NiP, B8, FlyQuest, and Legacy. For 0\u20133 he assigns RED Canids and Rare Atom. Overall, this Pick\u2019Em looks like the driest, most straightforward \u201cpower ranking\u201d selection.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Mauisnake \u2014 FaZe, GL, and Fnatic as a stable qualifying core<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/G5ulHBXbgAAMKAC?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Mauisnake locks in Legacy for the 3\u20130 slot, and fills the qualifying row with FaZe, GamerLegion, Fnatic, M80, B8, Fly Quest and NRG. His 0\u20133 is RED Canids. A very safe and logical Pick\u2019Em.<\/p>\n<h3>7. fl0m \u2014 FaZe, GL, M80, and Fnatic in a classic selection<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295629\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-14-234215.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>fl0m gives the 3\u20130 to Legacy and Faze, and sticks to a familiar pool of favorites: B8, GamerLegion, Fnatic, M80, NRG, Parivision. For 0\u20133, unsurprisingly, Rare Atom and The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Ash\u2019s Playbook \u2014 Fnatic, FaZe, GL, and Legacy as the foundation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295648\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-14-234550.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Ash crafts a well-thought-out set: Legacy and FAZE 3\u20130, qualifiers \u2014 Parivision, GL, Fnatic, Lynn Vision, Fnatic, FlyQuest, plus a chance for B8. The elimination pick remains RED Canids and The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>9. CooperTV \u2014 trusting FaZe, Parivision, GL, and B8<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295667\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-14-235259.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>CooperTV keeps it riske: FAZE and Parivision 3\u20130, qualifiers \u2014 Legacy, GamerLegion, B8, M80, NRG, and he also trusts FlyQuest. For 0\u20133 \u2014 Rare Atom and The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>10. LOBA \u2014 B8, Legacy, Imperial, NiP, and Lynn Vision through<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295686\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-14-235601.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite his reputation for risky Pick\u2019Ems, LOBA plays it careful here: Legacy and B8 3\u20130, then FaZe, Imperial, Parivision, NiP, Lynn Vision, GL. 0\u20133 \u2014 RED Canids and The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>11. STYKO \u2014 the most cautious pool: GL, Fnatic, FaZe, M80, FlyQuest<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295705\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-14-235855.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>A professional approach: Legacy, B8 in 3\u20130, qualifiers \u2014 FaZe, GL, Fnatic, M80, FlyQuest, NiP. STYKO also puts Rare Atom and Fluxo in 0\u20133.<\/p>\n<h3>12. NartOutHere \u2014 FaZe, Fly Quest, GL, Parivision, and B8 as BO1 favorites<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295724\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-15-000048.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Nart analyzes the matchups and picks Legacy and B8 3\u20130, with FaZe, Parivision, GamerLegion, FlyQuest, NiP, Lynn Vision qualifying. 0\u20133 \u2014 RED Canids, The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>13. CS Tactics \u2014 FaZe, GL, Fnatic, FlyQuest, M80 with bold additions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295743\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-15-000550.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>CS Tactics keeps Legacy and FAZE for 3\u20130 and builds a qualifying group of Lynn Vision, GL, Fnatic, Parivision, M80, B8 . 0\u20133 \u2014 Rare Atom and NRG.<\/p>\n<h3>14. austincs \u2014 NA-flavored Pick\u2019Em with Legacy and Faze qualifying<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295762\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-15-000845.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>austincs locks Legacy and B8 in 3\u20130, 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 \u2014 RED Canids and The Huns.<\/p>\n<h3>15. Burt Burlington \u2014 FaZe, Fnatic, GL, NiP, B8 as the safest lineup<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295781\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-15-001349.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Minimal risk: Legacy, B8 3\u20130, qualifiers \u2014 FaZe, GL, Fnatic, Parivision, NiP, Lynn Vision. And for 0\u20133, the traditional choice \u2014 RED Canids.<\/p>\n<h3>16. ohnePixel \u2014 FaZe, GL, Fnatic, and Legacy as the \u201ciron core\u201d<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299155\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-18-123540.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>ohn\u0435Pixel places FaZe and GL in the 3\u20130 slot, and fills the qualifying row with Legacy, NiP, Fnatic, B8, M80, NRG, and Fnatic. A surprisingly \u201cnon-standard\u201d set, since most Pick\u2019Ems put Legacy and FaZe at 3\u20130 \u2014 but here GL take the top spot, a team that doesn\u2019t appear in every prediction. For 0\u20133, he selects RED Canids and The Huns, aligning with the general community opinion.<\/p>\n<h3>17. shoke and pixel \u2014 FaZe, Legacy, Fnatic, Parivision, GL<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299174\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-18-124303.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>shoke chooses Legacy and B8 for the 3\u20130 slot, and gives qualifying chances to FaZe, Parivision, Fnatic, GamerLegion, NiP, and NRG. In the elimination slot, he puts Rare Atom and RED Canids, the classic duo of expected outsiders in most lists.<\/p>\n<h3>18. ceh9 \u2014 an unconventional CIS approach: B8, Fnatic, FaZe, Legacy<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299193\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-18-124513.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>ceh9 makes a surprising choice for the favorites: Legacy and Fnatic in the 3\u20130 slot, followed by FaZe, B8, M80, NiP, Lynn Vision, and FlyQuest as qualifiers. For 0\u20133, he sends RED Canids and Rare Atom, predicting a quick exit for both.<\/p>\n<h3>19. dona \u2014 an unexpected Pick\u2019Em with a B8 emphasis<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299212\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-18-124609.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>dona picks Legacy and B8 for the 3\u20130 slot, while the qualifying row consists of FaZe, GL, Imperial, NiP, Parivision, and Lynn Vision. For 0\u20133 \u2014 Rare Atom and RED Canids, creating a fairly unusual and interesting set overall.<\/p>\n<h3>20. Fozzii \u2014 a balanced mix of favorites and follow-the-meta picks<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-299231\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-18-125031.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Fozzii gives the 3\u20130 slot to Legacy and B8, then completes the qualifiers with FaZe, GL, Lynn Vision, FlyQuest, NiP, and M80. His elimination picks are Rare Atom and RED Canids, matching the choices of the two predictors before him and avoiding unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n<h3>21.PETR1K \u2014 structured, cautious, zero-risk<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302296\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-23-220529.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>PETR1K builds a fully rational set: 3\u20130 \u2014 GamerLegion and Legacy, a pure BO1-discipline pick; his qualifiers are FaZe, Fnatic, B8, Lynn Vision, FlyQuest, and NiP. For 0\u20133 he goes with the standard Rare Atom and The Huns. No experiments \u2014 except a notable amount of trust in GL as a team capable of running the opening stage undefeated.<\/p>\n<h3>22.MacMate \u2014 matchup-based analysis with a focus on favorites<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302315\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-23-220804.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>MacMate also uses Legacy and FaZe as his 3\u20130 picks but relies heavily on specific first-round matchups. His qualifiers are Fnatic, GL, Parivision, FlyQuest, M80, and B8. Eliminated \u2014 Fluxo and Rare Atom. A fairly bold approach, especially the double fade on both Asian teams in BO1.<\/p>\n<h3>23.Wyld \u2014 classic \u201croad to diamond\u201d with minimal risk<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302334\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-23-220952.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>Wyld follows the standard diamond-coin philosophy: 3\u20130 \u2014 Legacy and FaZe; qualifiers \u2014 NiP, GL, Fnatic, Parivision, Lynn Vision, and B8. For 0\u20133 he selects The Huns and RED Canids. A fully \u201cdiamond-safe\u201d Pick\u2019Em without any experimental choices.<\/p>\n<h3>24.MrMaxim \u2014 NA perspective with unconventional decisions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-302353\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/%D0%A1%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BA-%D1%8D%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0-2025-11-23-221212.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1919\" height=\"1079\"><\/p>\n<p>MrMaxim places Legacy and GL as his top 3\u20130 candidates, showing strong confidence in both teams. His qualifier pool includes FaZe, Fnatic, Lynn Vision, FlyQuest, B8, and M80. For 0\u20133 he predicts The Huns and Rare Atom.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/skinclub-pickem-returns-for-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Main-x-Name-9.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Returns for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/skinclub-pickem-returns-for-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Returns for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/skinclub-pickem-returns-for-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779099971#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Nov 13 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Unified predictions \u2014 and total unpredictability ahead<\/h3>\n<p>All ten influencers share the same core expectations: Legacy appear in the 3\u20130 slot across nearly every Pick\u2019Em, while RED Canids consistently occupy 0\u20133. The qualifying rows heavily feature FaZe, Fnatic, GamerLegion, M80, FlyQuest, and Imperial, forming an unofficial \u201cStage 1 big six.\u201d But despite the similarities, Stage 1 remains notorious for destroying even the most carefully built Pick\u2019Ems \u2014 one upset or one disastrous BO1 can collapse the entire grid. Very soon we\u2019ll 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\u2019Em \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pickem.skin.club\/en?utm_term=pckmbudapest25&amp;_gl=1*1s21af6*_gcl_au*OTk5MzQwNTQ4LjE3NTc0NDMzNDI.\">right here on our website.<\/a><\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has officially entered the Playoffs \u2014 the most crucial part of the tournament. The chaos of Stage 1 and the nerves of Stage 2 now give way to true discipline: Pick\u2019Ems are no longer based on intuition, but on precise understanding of team form and map pools. We\u2019ve compiled all influencer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":287081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1264],"class_list":["post-295628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-pickem-budapest-2025"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Pick\u2019Ems Predictions for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Detailed breakdown of influencer Pick\u2019Em predictions for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, highlighting key trends and picks.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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