FURIA Eyes Playoff Spot in Budapest Major Showdown vs G2 Esports A high-stakes CS2 clash where only one flawless run survives

Counter-Strike 2 fans are in for a treat as two of the hottest teams in the world — FURIA and G2 Esports — collide in an advancement match at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. Both squads are undefeated so far, but only one will punch an early ticket to the Playoffs. The pressure is on, and a statement win is up for grabs.

🔥 Match Stakes & Format

Best-of-three advancement match
Winner qualifies directly to the Playoffs
Loser drops to 2–1 and still gets two more chances to qualify

Both teams entered at Stage 3 and handled their first two opponents with confidence. Now, they face their toughest test yet — each other.

🐍 FURIA’s Dominant Momentum

FURIA have looked unstoppable during the Major so far:

Round 1: 13–2 vs NAVI on Nuke — not a single round lost in the first half
Round 2: 13–5 vs Imperial on Dust II — another huge halftime lead (11–1)

This continues a stretch of elite form, highlighted by recent championships at:

IEM Chengdu 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 in Hong Kong

FURIA’s confidence is sky-high, and they’ve already proved they can beat G2 — most notably with a 2–0 sweep the last time they met, including a 13–5 stomp on Train.

🗡️ G2 Esports Finding Their Groove Again

G2 may not be as red-hot as FURIA lately, but they’ve been clean and composed in Budapest:

Round 1: 13–7 vs Passion UA on Mirage
Round 2: 13–8 vs paiN Gaming on Dust II with a strong 9–3 halftime lead

Their recent form has been mixed overall:

Champions of BLAST Open Fall 2025 (London) — a highlight in an otherwise inconsistent year
Early exit in EPL S22, despite beating FURIA in that same event

If the superstar roster shows up in top form, G2 absolutely has the tools to take the series — and gain revenge.

📅 What Comes Next

Even though both teams are undefeated, the Swiss format allows little room for error. Only one team stays perfect today.

Key dates:

Final Stage 3 Swiss rounds: Dec. 6–7
Playoffs begin: Dec. 11

Every round now shapes the Major bracket — and potentially the entire championship storyline.

🏆 Final Thoughts

This matchup feels like a future playoff clash happening early. FURIA look like the top predators of 2025 CS2, but G2 have the experience — and the firepower — to break their streak.

Only one flawless run survives… who will it be?