StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 begins with a match between PARIVISION and The Huns — two teams starting the Swiss stage with a 0:0 score. This is the opening game of the tournament for both lineups and a crucial moment, as the winner immediately secures a comfortable 1:0 position, while the loser drops into the less favorable 0:1 group. Both teams enter the Major with different results and contrasting playstyles, making their first encounter especially intriguing.
STARLADDER BUDAPEST MAJOR 2025 STAGE 1 — THE FIRST TEST OF THE MAJOR
The tournament runs from November 24 to 27 in Budapest, Hungary, and will determine which teams earn two available slots in Stage 2. Sixteen teams participate in the first stage, including FaZe, B8, Legacy, fnatic, Rare Atom, GamerLegion, PARIVISION, The Huns, and others from Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
The format is Swiss Bo1, with elimination and advancement matches played as Bo3. This creates highly unpredictable conditions, where a single mistake can cost a team its chance to reach the main stage of the Major.
The PARIVISION vs The Huns match is one of the key opening encounters, where both lineups aim to set the tone for their tournament run right from the start.
HEAD-TO-HEAD — FIRST OFFICIAL MEETING
PARIVISION and The Huns have never faced each other before, making this their first official head-to-head match. The absence of history makes the encounter even more interesting, as neither team has direct analytical data on the opponent.
Currently, PARIVISION hold the #35 rank, while The Huns sit at #79 in the global standings. This confirms a significant difference in lineup strength ahead of the Swiss stage — a gap also highlighted by Shox:
Not specifically because I believe in Paravision, but because I believe the gap in level between these two teams is simply too large.
CURRENT FORM
- PARIVISION — 10-MATCH WINNING STREAK
PARIVISION (#35 HLTV, #24 VRS) enter the tournament in excellent form, having won 10 matches in a row. The team confidently defeated SINNERS (3–0), BC.Game (2–0), Gentle Mates (2–0), Inner Circle (3–0), and GUN5 (2–0). Their style is based on structured play, strong trading, and stability in key rounds.
The roster appears well-balanced, and the overall form of the team makes them the clear favorites in the opening match.
- THE HUNS — INSTABILITY, BUT INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL
The Huns (#79 HLTV, #61 VRS) approach the Major in inconsistent form, with 3 wins in their last 7 matches. They managed to defeat Rare Atom (2–1), DEPO (2–0), and Just Swing (2–0), but lost to 3DMAX (1–13), Virtus.pro (0–2), and Rare Atom again (0–2). Their playstyle is more chaotic and heavily dependent on individual plays.
While The Huns do not look like favorites, they are capable of creating upsets, especially in a Bo1.
MAP POOL & VETO
Map statistics over the last 3 months (PARIVISION | The Huns):
- Dust2: 67% | 57%
- Mirage: 100% | 60%
- Inferno: 88% | 75%
- Nuke: — | 75%
- Train: 50% | —
- Overpass: 100% | 83%
- Ancient: 62% | 64%
Expected veto:
- PARIVISION remove Nuke, as they do not play the map, while The Huns have a 75% win rate on it.
- The Huns remove Mirage, where PARIVISION hold a perfect 100% record across 10 maps.
Likely picks:
- PARIVISION: Overpass — one of their strongest maps (100%).
- The Huns: Inferno — their most stable map with a 75% win rate and a comfortable base structure.
Decider: Ancient — an evenly matched battleground for both teams (62% vs 64%).
KEY DUELS
- Jame vs sk0R — the duel of the main playmakers.
- xiELO vs xerolte — the fight for early-round map control.
- AW vs Bart4k — crucial in trading and mid-round pressure.
PREDICTION
The PARIVISION vs The Huns match appears more one-sided than most opening Swiss-stage encounters. PARIVISION display stable form, a strong map pool, and coordinated play, whereas The Huns are significantly less stable and heavily dependent on individual aim.
Shox’s view on this match can be stated clearly — he sees a clear gap in level:
I mean, I have to pick Paravision. Not because I truly believe in Paravision, but because the gap in level between these two teams is simply too big.
The Huns may create pressure in a Bo1, but by all indicators, PARIVISION hold a substantial advantage.
Predicted result: PARIVISION 1–0 The Huns.
