The matchup between B8 and PARIVISION will take place in the 1–1 pool of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 — which means both teams find themselves in a situation where a victory can significantly simplify their path forward, while a loss will add pressure in the upcoming qualification matches. The Bo1 format makes the duel even more unpredictable: a single mistake or a lost pistol round can decide the entire outcome. Both teams have already shown they can put up a fight, but this is the moment where maximum focus and adaptation are required. With differing current forms, map pool dynamics, and head-to-head history, this match stands out as one of the most intriguing in the middle of the bracket.
How Bookmakers See It: PARIVISION as Favorites
Betting analysts view PARIVISION as the clear favorites going into this matchup. This status is based on their stable form, strong recent tournament results, and superior statistical performance across most maps. B8, despite having potential and the ability to challenge opponents, are positioned as underdogs in this clash.
Current Form of B8: What to Expect From B8
B8 enter the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 match with a mixed trajectory. Over the past three months, the team has played 52 maps, winning 25 — a moderate level of stability. In June, the roster competed at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, finishing 5–8th, which is a respectable result given the level of competition.
- B8 roster: npl, esenthial, headtr1ck, alex666, kensizor
In their five most recent matches, B8 secured two victories — against The Huns and Legacy — while losing to M80, Aurora, and paiN. The team shows potential, but their inconsistency against stronger opponents could be a critical issue in the Bo1 format.
Current Form of PARIVISION: What to Expect From PARIVISION
PARIVISION look far more confident at the moment. Over the past three months, they have played 51 maps and won 38 — an excellent indicator reflecting their current peak form. In July, the team triumphed at ESL Challenger League Season 50 Europe Finals, taking 1st place, which confirms their readiness to compete with Tier-1 opposition.
- PARIVISION roster: BELCHONOKK, Jame, nota, xiELO, AW
In their last five matches, PARIVISION won four — beating The Huns, SINNERS, BC.Game, and Inner Circle. Their only loss came against M80, the same team that recently defeated B8, making this an interesting crossroads of form. Overall, PARIVISION arrive with stability and confidence — qualities B8 currently lack.
B8 Map Pool
B8 usually start by banning Nuke, as it's their least comfortable map. After that, they aim to leave one of their three most played and comfortable maps:
- Mirage (67% WR, 12 games)
- Ancient (58% WR, 12 games)
- Dust2 (20% WR, 10 games)
Since Dust2 has a very low win rate, B8 are most interested in leaving Mirage or Ancient. Train and Overpass are used less often, so it's unlikely they will aim to keep these maps in the final pool.
Likely B8 bans:
- Nuke (their most common and obvious ban)
- Overpass or Train (depending on what the opponent leaves)
Target maps: Mirage or Ancient.
PARIVISION Map Pool
PARIVISION also typically ban Nuke, but if B8 do it first, they gain more flexibility for their strategic bans. Since PARIVISION prefer to play around the opponent’s weaknesses, the logical step is to target maps where B8 feel most comfortable.
The team has strong results on:
- Overpass (100% WR)
- Mirage (92% WR)
- Inferno (88% WR)
- and they also frequently play Ancient and Dust2.
Likely PARIVISION bans:
- Dust2 (removing a volatile but potentially dangerous map)
- Ancient or Mirage (depending on their strategic approach)
However, given their exceptional results on Mirage, PARIVISION may even try to force Mirage, making it the final chosen map despite B8 also feeling confident there.
Target maps: Mirage or Overpass (if not banned by B8).
Head-to-Head History
In the past six months, the teams have met only once — at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, where PARIVISION claimed a dominant 2–0 victory. That match showed that PARIVISION adapt better to B8’s playstyle and can dictate the pace. While that series was a Bo3, the trends in map pool and individual form were clear.
Match Prediction: B8 vs PARIVISION — StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1
Based on the current form of the teams, their three-month statistics, PARIVISION’s convincing results at the ESL Challenger League, and their previous head-to-head victory, it is PARIVISION who enter the match as favorites. B8 have potential, but their recent inconsistency and map pool vulnerabilities could play a decisive role in a Bo1 scenario. If the final map ends up being Mirage or Ancient, PARIVISION’s advantage becomes even more pronounced — their win rates are significantly better there. Considering the overall factors, the projected outcome is a PARIVISION victory with an estimated probability of 65–70%.
Prediction: PARIVISION to win.
