UPDATE: The race for playoff spots in the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025 is heating up as NAVI, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports battle for their futures on the world stage. As of now, six teams are fighting for the final three playoff positions, and the tension is palpable.
In an electrifying advancement match, NAVI is currently leading against B8 with a score of 1-0 after a dominant 13-4 victory on Ancient, which was B8’s pick. The second map, Train, is underway, with the potential decider set for Mirage. Earlier in the tournament, NAVI swept B8 3-0 in Stage 2, but after recent setbacks, including a stunning 2-13 loss to FURIA, they are under pressure to maintain their edge.
B8, who made headlines by eliminating Team Falcons in Round 1 and defeating paiN Gaming, faces a daunting task against NAVI, who are still considered heavy favorites despite their inconsistencies.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan is set to take on Passion UA today at 16:30 CET. After a shaky start in Stage 1, FaZe rebounded with an undefeated Stage 2 and a victory over Vitality in Stage 3. However, they encountered setbacks against Spirit and The MongolZ, pushing them into a must-win situation. Passion UA has surprised many by eliminating top teams like M80 and Liquid, but they will need to elevate their game against FaZe to pull off an upset.
The most anticipated clash of the day features G2 Esports against Team Falcons in a decisive best-of-three match. Both teams are vying for a coveted playoff berth after G2 began Stage 3 with strong performances but faced setbacks against FURIA and The MongolZ. Team Falcons, still reeling from an early exit in a previous major, has fought back with victories over Passion UA and Imperial, but a loss to MOUZ has left them needing a win against G2 to advance.
The playoff bracket is nearly complete, with teams like FURIA, Team Spirit, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, and MOUZ already securing their spots. The winners of today’s matches will join them in the eight-team single-elimination playoff bracket, commencing on December 11 and culminating in the Grand Final on December 14.
Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds in Budapest, where every match could be a game-changer. The stakes are high, and the outcome remains uncertain as these elite teams battle for glory!
