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On Day 3 of Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, G2 will face The MongolZ in a decisive BO3 match. Both teams enter this stage with a 2–1 record, and the winner of this series will secure a spot in the playoffs, making the matchup especially high-stakes.
In a best-of-three format, every map can become a turning point. G2 will look to rely on their structure, star power, and experience on big stages, while The MongolZ aim to use their aggressive tempo, sharp aim, and confident mid-round plays to gain control.
How the bookmakers see it: G2 are the favorites
G2 enter this matchup as the clear favorites. The odds reflect a noticeable gap between the teams, with G2 at 1.52 and The MongolZ at 2.51. While The MongolZ have shown they can challenge top opponents, bookmakers expect G2’s experience and overall stability to give them the upper hand in this BO3.
G2 Esports form. What result can be expected from G2 Esports
We continue our CS2 tips with analyzing G2 Esports form. G2 is one of the most well-known European Counter-Strike 2 organizations, regularly competing at the S-tier level and achieving notable success. At BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the team is aiming to showcase its best game and prove they are still championship contenders.
- G2 2025 roster: huNter-, malbsMd, HeavyGod, SunPayus, matys.
To understand the full range of G2 Esports’ skills, let’s start with their 2023 season. The team participated in a significant number of tournaments, with the first major one being ESL Pro League Season 18. G2 began with a confident 2:0 victory over Lynn Vision, although they came dangerously close to losing the first map. They advanced to the playoffs and reached the quarterfinals, where they faced MOUZ. The "Mice" defeated G2 and later went on to become EPL S18 champions.
Before participating in the BLAST Premier: World Final 2023, G2 competed in two more tournaments: the BLAST Premier: Fall European Showdown 2023 and IEM Sydney 2023. On both occasions, they finished in the top 4. While respectable, these results showed that the team had the potential to achieve even more.
Ahead of the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 Europe RMR, G2 took part in three high-level events: BLAST Premier: World Final 2023, BLAST Premier: Spring Groups 2024, and IEM Katowice 2024. They finished in the top 6 in all three, gradually approaching peak form.
At the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: European RMR A, G2 finally broke through and secured a top-2 finish, earning a Legends slot at the Copenhagen Major. At the main event, they reached the playoffs and placed in the top 4, losing in the semifinals to the eventual champions — NaVi.
At IEM China 2024, the "Samurai" — as the team is also called — finished in the top 4 again. At ESL Pro League Season 19, they made it to the top 8, once again falling to the eventual winners, MOUZ.
At IEM Dallas 2024, G2 claimed a grand final victory over Vitality with a 2:1 scoreline. They also competed at BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024, finishing in the top 8.
At one of the year’s most prestigious tournaments — the Esports World Cup 2024 — G2 started strong with a win over MongolZ and followed it up with a 2:1 victory against Team Spirit. They then beat Virtus.pro, but once again fell to NaVi in the grand final (1:2).
In ESL Pro League Season 20, G2 topped Group B, comfortably defeating all their opponents. In the playoffs, they reached the quarterfinals and beat Team Liquid, but were eliminated in the top 4 after another loss to NaVi — who would go on to win the event.
Later, G2 got their revenge on NaVi by defeating them in the final of BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024. However, they couldn’t sustain the winning streak and ended up in 13th–16th place at IEM Rio Masters 2024.
G2 rebounded at the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, where they secured another trophy with a dominant 3:0 win over Team Spirit in the final.
The team also participated in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. They reached the playoffs and defeated FaZe Clan, but lost to Heroic and finished in the top 4.
In the 2025 season, G2 Esports took part in the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025, where they again secured a top-4 finish after losing to FaZe. They also placed in the top 4 at IEM Katowice 2025 and qualified for the playoffs at ESL Pro League Season 21, though they failed to progress further.
After significant roster changes when m0NESY and NiKo left the team, G2 took part in BLAST Open Spring 2025, finished in the top 6 and took top 2 at PGL Bucharest 2025.
At the Blast.tv Austin Major 2025, G2 delivered a mediocre performance. The team secured a few wins and finished in 9th–11th place.
At IEM Cologne 2025, G2 Esports played quite well. In the Group Stage, they secured wins over FURIA and 3DMAX and finished in 7th–8th place.
Next came the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025, where G2 Esports lost their first match to Team Falcons 0-2 and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9th–16th place.
A major success for the team came at BLAST Open Fall 2025. G2 defeated FaZe Clan and FURIA, and in the grand final beat Team Vitality 3-2, becoming the 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%.
The MongolZ form. What result can be expected from The MongolZ
In 2025, The MongolZ have solidified their status as one of the most remarkable success stories in the modern Counter-Strike 2 scene. Representing Mongolia, the team has transitioned from regional obscurity to global recognition, combining youthful energy, mechanical precision, and fearless aggression. Originally emerging from the Asian CS:GO scene, The MongolZ made a decisive impact with their entry into CS2, demonstrating that talent from non-traditional regions can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Europe’s and North America’s elite rosters.
- The MongolZ 2025 roster: bLitz, Techno4K, mzinho, 910, controlez (stand-in).
The MongolZ’s 2025 campaign has been both impressive and defining for Asian Counter-Strike. The team’s breakthrough came in August 2025, when they claimed 1st place at the Esports World Cup 2025, dominating the final series 3:0 and taking home $500,000 — the biggest prize in the organization’s history. This victory established The MongolZ as the first Mongolian team to win a major global S-tier CS2 event, capturing the attention of the entire esports world.
Before that, in June, the team reached the grand final of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, narrowly losing 1:2 but earning $170,000 and proving their capability against tier-one opposition. Their run included decisive victories over several European favorites, underlining their strategic discipline and clutch performance under pressure.
In the summer, The MongolZ also displayed consistent form across multiple premier tournaments. At Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025, they secured 5th–6th place, taking home $40,000, while in May, they placed 3rd–4th at IEM Dallas 2025 ($25,000) and 5th–8th at PGL Astana 2025 ($31,250). Later in the year, at Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025, the team once again finished in the 5th–6th place range, confirming their steady presence among the elite and adding another strong showing to their already impressive resume. Their run at FISSURE Playground #2 in September ended with a 2nd-place finish and $100,000, showcasing their ability to adapt across event formats. In October, The MongolZ placed 3rd at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 ($28,000), confirming their top-tier consistency throughout the year.
Across all competitions, The MongolZ earned nearly $1 million in prize money during 2025 — a historic milestone for both the team and Mongolian esports. Their competitive record also reflects remarkable resilience: even after lineup instability, the team continues to hold its place among the global top 10 according to multiple ranking platforms.
The MongolZ Map Pool
Over the past three months, The MongolZ have demonstrated remarkable map versatility and tactical depth across the CS2 competitive pool. Their strongest battleground has been Ancient, where they hold an impressive 66.7% win rate, often using it as a statement map to assert early control in series. Mirage remains the team’s first pick in most matches, boasting a solid 61.1% win rate, thanks to their confident mid-control and sharp individual aim. Overpass follows closely with 60.0%, where structured utility usage and disciplined rotations often give them the edge against aggressive opponents. On Inferno (58.3%) and Nuke (57.1%), The MongolZ continue to show steady form, balancing aggression with tactical patience. Even their least dominant map, Dust2, sits at a competitive 53.8%.
Head to Head
The head-to-head record clearly favors The MongolZ, who lead the matchup with 8 wins against G2’s 4, including two overtime victories. Across tournaments such as ESL Pro League Season 21, BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, IEM Dallas 2025, the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, and FISSURE Playground 2, The MongolZ have consistently found success on key maps like Mirage, Dust2, and Ancient. G2 managed several strong performances of their own — particularly on Dust2 and Ancient — but overall struggled to maintain consistency across the series. The repeated wins for The MongolZ highlight their comfort and confidence in this matchup, making them historically the more successful team in direct encounters.
Prediction — G2 vs The MongolZ StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3
Despite G2 entering the match as the statistical favorites, The MongolZ have looked more confident in their recent performances. Their form has been stable, their map pool remains deep, and the team continues to show strong discipline in high-pressure situations. Considering their momentum and the head-to-head history, The MongolZ appear better prepared for this BO3, and they have a realistic chance to outperform G2 and secure the playoff spot.
Prediction: The MongolZ to win.
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