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On the last day of Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, G2 Esports will play against Falcons in a best-of-three match. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot: the winner moves on, the loser is out.
This match is also interesting because it will feature a brother vs brother clash — huNter- plays for G2, while NiKo represents Falcons. That adds an extra personal layer to the game.
How the bookmakers see it: Falcons are the favorites
According to the odds, Falcons are clear favorites in this matchup, with a coefficient of 1.32, while G2 Esports sits at 3.35.
G2 Esports form. What result can be expected from G2 Esports
We start our CS2 tips by analyzing G2 Esports current form. G2 is one of the most well-known European Counter-Strike 2 organizations, regularly competing at the S-tier level and aiming for top results.
- G2 Esports roster (2025): huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, SunPayus, matys.
In 2025, G2 took part in several key tournaments. They reached the top-4 at BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 after losing to FaZe, and again secured a top-4 finish at IEM Katowice 2025. They also qualified for the playoffs at ESL Pro League Season 21, though they didn’t progress further.
After roster changes with m0NESY and NiKo leaving, G2 participated in BLAST Open Spring 2025, finishing top 6, and then took second place at PGL Bucharest 2025.
At the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, G2’s performance was mediocre, finishing 9th–11th, though they showed flashes of their potential. At IEM Cologne 2025, they played better, securing wins over FURIA and 3DMAX and finishing 7th–8th.
At the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, G2 started strong with victories over Passion UA (13:8) and paiN (13:7), showing good form in the group stage. However, in the following matches, the team struggled against stronger opponents, losing 0:2 to FURIA and then 0:2 to The MongolZ, highlighting inconsistency against top-tier teams.
Earlier in 2025, G2 also celebrated a major success at BLAST Open Fall 2025, where they defeated FaZe Clan and FURIA, and then beat Team Vitality 3-2 in the grand final to become champions of the tournament.
G2 Esports Map Pool
Looking at G2 Esports map performance over the past three months, the team has been strongest on Dust2 and Inferno, with win rates of 77.8% and 76.9% respectively. Train is also a solid map for them at 71.4%, while their results on Ancient, Overpass, and Mirage have been noticeably weaker at 33.3%, 28.6%, and 22.2%.
Team Falcons form. What result can be expected from Team Falcons
Team Falcons entered 2025 with one of the strongest and most expensive rosters in Counter-Strike 2, bringing together top-tier stars and aiming for consistent S-tier results.
- Team Falcons roster (2025): NiKo, TeSeS, kyxsan, m0NESY, kyousuke.
The 2025 DreamTeam era began с mixed performances. Their first months of the season included disappointing placements at BLAST Bounty Season 1 and IEM Katowice 2025, where Falcons finished 16th at both events.
A major turning point came at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, where Falcons advanced through the Swiss stage 3–1, beat Eternal Fire and FaZe in the playoffs, and reached the grand final. Although they lost to MOUZ, it was the team’s strongest run in months and restored confidence in the lineup.
Their results remained inconsistent across ESL Pro League Season 21 and BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, but Falcons hit peak form again at PGL Bucharest 2025, where they defeated Rare Atom, MongolZ, GamerLegion, FaZe and then overpowered G2 in the grand final, securing a long-awaited championship title.
Strong showings continued at IEM Melbourne 2025, where Falcons reached the grand final and narrowly lost to Vitality 2–3. They repeated a similar result at BLAST Rivals Season 1, finishing second again after another close grand final versus Vitality.
Falcons also placed 3–4 at IEM Dallas 2025, while BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 and IEM Cologne 2025 ended with 22nd and 12th place finishes. A positive highlight came at the Esports World Cup 2025, where Falcons delighted their home crowd by finishing third.
At ESL Pro League Season 22, Falcons delivered one of their most confident performances of the year, going 3–0 in both stages and reaching the grand final, where they once again finished second after losing to Vitality. They kept their level high at IEM Chengdu 2025, securing a solid 3rd place.
At the ongoing StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Falcons started with a stumble, losing 10:13 to B8. They immediately recovered with a dominant 13:5 victory over Passion UA, followed by a crushing 13:1 win against Imperial. In the qualification match, Falcons fought hard but fell short against MOUZ 1:2, showing competitive form but also the same inconsistency that has followed them throughout the season.
Falcons Map Pool
Falcons head into the semifinal with a confident map-pool performance over the past three months, highlighting their strength on several key battlegrounds. The team shows complete dominance on Ancient, boasting a 100% win rate, making it their most reliable pick in any series. They look almost as strong on Nuke, where an 88.9% win rate reflects their structured play and clear understanding of tactical rotations. Mirage is another solid map for them, with 83.3% victories, showcasing their comfort in open duels and clutch scenarios. On Dust2, Falcons maintain a strong 75% win rate, while Train sits at a more modest 50%, but still remains a playable option. Their only real weak spot is Inferno, where the team holds just 38.5% wins. Overall, Falcons’ map pool appears stable and flexible, allowing them to enter any BO3 series with confidence.
Head to Head: G2 Esports vs Team Falcons
The head-to-head history in 2025 clearly favors Team Falcons. The teams have played eight maps this year, and Falcons came out on top in six, while G2 managed to win only two. Their meetings at PGL Bucharest and the Esports World Cup were especially one-sided, with Falcons taking maps like Mirage, Nuke, and Ancient with confident scorelines such as 13–5, 13–7, and 13–9. G2 found success only at IEM Katowice, where they narrowly claimed Mirage 13–11 and Ancient 13–9, but in most matchups Falcons looked more stable, more disciplined, and consistently won the key duels. Based on their head-to-head stats, Falcons enter the upcoming match with a clear advantage.
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