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The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 continues into Stage 2, where every match carries high stakes and teams must perform under intense pressure. The group stage is taking place at MTK Sportpark, while the playoffs will be held at the MVM Dome in Budapest.
On the second day of Stage 2, Passion Ua faces 3DMAX in a crucial BO1 match. Both teams currently hold a 1:1 record in this stage, making this clash decisive for their standings. Passion Ua will aim to leverage their coordination and map control, while 3DMAX will look to capitalize on individual skill and aggressive strategies. Early rounds could set the tone for the entire match, and fans can expect a tense, tactical battle as both squads fight for a pivotal victory.
How The Bookies View It: 3DMAX Favoured
Bookmakers currently see 3DMAX as the slight favorite in this BO1 clash, offering odds of 1.65, while Passion Ua is considered the underdog at 2.17. The odds suggest that 3DMAX’s individual firepower and aggressive style give them an edge, but Passion Ua’s coordination and strategic play make them a dangerous opponent capable of pulling off an upset. Bettors can expect a competitive match where small mistakes could decide the outcome.
Passion UA form. What result can be expected from Passion UA
Our betting tips and CS2 picks for the Passion UA vs 3DMAX matchup begin with analyzing Passion UA form. The team was formed in 2023 and immediately reached the B and C-tier level. In the 2023 season, Passion UA participated in a small number of tournaments without notable results.
- Passion UA roster: Kvem, JT, Grim, hallzerk, nicx.
The 2024 season turned out to be very successful for the team. Passion UA, like most teams of this level, started with numerous qualifiers and although without major achievements, they still made their first statements at the professional level.
The first successful tournaments were United21 Season 12 and European Pro League Season 14, where the team placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Passion UA solidified their success with 3rd place at United21 Season 13 and 2nd place at Gameinside.ua ROG Spring Cup 2024.
After a series of mid-level tournament performances, they made their mark at RES European Series #3, finishing 3rd–4th.
The team’s first tournament victory came with 1st place at European Pro League Season 16. Although there were no top-tier teams at the event, Passion UA gained valuable experience.
A breakthrough in their level of play happened at RES European Series #6. Passion UA secured their first wins against stronger opponents and even defeated NiP 2-0. They eventually placed 2nd in the tournament.
Following that, the team confidently won European Pro League Season 17, defeating 9INE 3-0 in the grand final.
The team continued competing in qualifiers and B and C-tier tournaments, occasionally showing good results. Their main success in the middle of the season was 4th place at Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European Qualifier B.
Passion UA once again confirmed their status as one of the strongest B and C-tier teams with a victory at European Pro League Season 19 and a 2nd place at CCT Season 2 European Series #13, where they managed to beat ESTATIC and 3DMAX.
Since the team finished 4th at Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European Qualifier B, they advanced to Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR B, where they unexpectedly defeated VP, Team Spirit, and Astralis, placed 6th, and qualified for their first Major.
At Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, they achieved wins over Complexity Gaming and MIBR, but ended the Opening Stage with a 2-3 record, finishing 10th in the stage and 17th–19th in the tournament overall.
In the 2025 season, Passion UA continued playing at mid-level tournaments, but with slightly better success. Among the team’s main results so far are 1st place at Galaxy Battle 2025 // Phase 1 and Glitched Masters 2025, as well as 2nd place at Rainbet Cup and YaLLa Compass Spring 2025.
Passion UA also played at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025. In the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals, the team defeated Gentle Mates, but in the Upper Bracket Semifinals, they lost to NAVI and dropped to the lower bracket. In the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals, Passion UA faced another Ukrainian team, B8, and were eliminated from the tournament after losing, finishing in 5th-6th place.
Passion UA Map Pool
Over the past three months, Passion UA has shown the most success on Dust2, winning 66.7% of their matches, followed by Train at 57.1%. On Nuke, which they often use as a first ban, their win rate is 55.6%, while Overpass stands at 50%. The team has struggled more on Inferno (36.4%) and Ancient (33.3%), and Mirage has been a challenging map when picked first, with a 0% win rate. These results highlight where Passion UA is most comfortable and where FaZe might find opportunities to exploit weaknesses.
3DMAX form. What result can be expected from 3DMAX
The team returned to pro CS in 2023, participating in just three A-, B-, and C-tier tournaments that year. Their main achievement was winning the ESL Challenger League Season 46: Europe.
- 3DMAX roster: Lucky, bodyy, Ex3rcice, Maka, Graviti.
In the 2024 season, 3DMAX participated in significantly more tournaments. Although they didn’t secure any major victories, there were still some notable achievements. The team finished in the top 11 at the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: European Qualifier and IEM China 2024: European Open Qualifier, placed top 4 at RES Western European Masters: Spring 2024, and ended up in the top 12 at European RMR A.
Before ESL Pro League Season 19, 3DMAX competed in the A1 Gaming League Season 8, where they took second place. At ESL Pro League Season 19, 3DMAX proved that they should not be considered a weak team. In their opening match, they defeated sAw, and in the following game against Fnatic, they caused a minor upset by confidently winning 2-0, giving up only 15 rounds across two maps. In the playoffs of ESL Pro League Season 19, they continued to perform solidly, losing only to Astralis and G2, and ultimately finishing in the top 12 out of 32 participating teams.
Throughout the season, 3DMAX also aimed to make their mark at top-tier events. For instance, at Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2024, they finished in the top 24 after a 1-2 loss to Heroic. Later, they attempted to compete at ESL Pro League Season 20 but delivered a weaker performance, ending in the top 20.
However, their results at lower-tier tournaments were much better. 3DMAX became the champions of YaLLa Compass Summer 2024 and secured top-three finishes at both the Thunderpick World Championship 2024 and ESL Challenger League Season 48: Europe.
At the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: European RMR B, the team started with a win over TSM and then pulled off a surprise by defeating Eternal Fire 2-0 in the qualification match. They went on to beat G2 Esports and advanced to the Elimination Stage. There, they performed at their expected level, finishing with a 1-3 record and a top-13 placement overall.
In the 2025 season, 3DMAX participated in BLAST Bounty Season 1 but were eliminated early after a 1-2 loss to Heroic, finishing in the top 32. Their next event was IEM Katowice 2025, where they performed noticeably better. The team easily defeated both FlyQuest and MIBR with 2-0 scores. In the group stage, they lost to Vitality and dropped to the lower bracket. There, they managed to beat BIG, but their run was halted by Eternal Fire, leaving 3DMAX in the top 8 of the tournament.
At PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, the team started strong with a win over Virtus.pro, followed by a loss to MOUZ, and then a victory over MIBR. However, despite a 2-1 standing, they failed to reach the playoffs after back-to-back defeats to Eternal Fire and sAw, finishing in the top 9.
After that, 3DMAX continued to participate in multiple tournaments, consistently placing between 9th and 12th, which reaffirmed their status as a solid mid-tier team in professional Counter-Strike 2.
At IEM Cologne 2025, the 3DMAX team won their first match against MIBR with a score of 2:0. However, in the second round of the upper bracket, they lost to NiP with a score of 0:2, dropping to the lower bracket, where they defeated TYLOO 2-0 and advanced to the Group Stage.
In the Group Stage, 3DMAX lost 0-2 to The MongolZ, dropping to the lower bracket, where they defeated GamerLegion 2-1 and lost 0-2 to G2, finishing 9-12th in the tournament.
At the Esports World Cup 2025, 3DMAX won 2-1 against NAVI in the Round of 16, but then lost to The MongolZ, leaving the tournament in the top 8, which is considered a good result for them.
At ESL Pro League Season 22, 3DMAX passed Stage 1 with a 3-1 record and Stage 2 with a 3-2 record. In the playoffs, 3DMAX lost their first match to Team Falcons and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing 5th–8th.
3DMAX also participated in the CS Asia Championships 2025 and took 2nd place.
At PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, 3DMAX had a poor performance. The team finished with a 1-3 record and was eliminated from the tournament, placing 12th–14th.
3DMAX Map Pool
Over the past three months, 3DMAX has shown strong performances on certain maps while struggling on others. Their best results come on Nuke, with a 73.3% win rate, followed by Inferno at 69.6% when picked first. On Dust2 and Overpass, the team has been less consistent, winning 43.8% and 40% of their matches, respectively. Ancient and Train remain their weakest maps, with only 33.3% and 27.3% wins. This map history highlights 3DMAX’s strength in controlled, tactical environments, but also shows potential vulnerabilities on more open or chaotic maps.
Head-to-Head: 3DMAX vs Passion UA
Interestingly, 3DMAX and Passion Ua have never faced each other in any official match prior to this encounter. This means there is no direct history to rely on, making predictions more challenging. Both teams will have to adapt on the fly, study their opponent’s strategies during the match, and capitalize on any early mistakes. Fans can expect a fresh and unpredictable clash, as neither side has a prior psychological or tactical advantage.
Predicted result of the match 3DMAX – Passion UA at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Based on recent form and map performance, 3DMAX is expected to take the victory in this BO1 clash. Their strong win rates on key maps like Nuke and Inferno, combined with experienced players capable of decisive plays, give them a clear edge over Passion Ua. While Passion Ua may put up a fight on maps like Dust2 and Train, 3DMAX’s consistency and tactical depth should allow them to secure the win.
Betting prediction: 3DMAX win.
