3DMAX and SAW will face each other in a crucial group stage match of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, where the winner will advance to the playoffs. 3DMAX are demonstrating stable results, performing successfully at major tournaments, whereas SAW are facing significant difficulties in matches against strong opponents. In this article, we will analyze the teams' forms, the possible map pool, and provide a match prediction.

Current Team Form

3DMAX approach this match in good form. Their average event rating over the last month is 6.2. The team performed successfully at the IEM Katowice 2025 Play-in, winning the first two matches and advancing to the main stage. However, they then fell in the lower bracket semifinals. In the IEM Dallas 2025 qualification, 3DMAX once again showed a confident start, winning the first two matches and securing a slot in the main tournament. In their last five matches, 3DMAX secured three victories — against MIBR, Virtus.pro, and HEROIC, but lost to Eternal Fire and MOUZ.

SAW, on the other hand, appear unstable this season. At IEM Katowice 2025, the team could not progress further, losing to GamerLegion and Virtus.pro. In the BLAST qualification, SAW also exited after two losses, although they managed to defeat Eco Warriors. In their last five matches, SAW won only twice — against Complexity and FlyQuest, but lost to Astralis, FaZe, and 500, indicating issues with form against stronger opponents.

Map Pool

3DMAX are likely to remove Mirage as their first ban, as they traditionally avoid this map and hardly play it. As their choice, they might pick Inferno, where their win rate is 75%, or Anubis, which they might use, considering the opponent's weaknesses.

SAW will most likely ban Mirage, as they have completely avoided this map for the past 6 months (29 consecutive bans). As their pick, the team is likely to choose Nuke, where they have a 71% win rate over 24 games, or Dust2, where their win rate is 60%. Anubis remains a stable map for SAW, but the team plays it with variable success (50% wins).

Match Prediction

3DMAX appear to be the favorites in this match. They demonstrate confident play in major tournaments, successfully go through qualifiers, and consistently defeat mid-level opponents. SAW, on the other hand, show weak results, and their performances against top teams are lacking.

Prediction: 3DMAX 2-0 SAW

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will take place from February 14 to 23 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams are participating in the tournament with a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the schedule and results of the event here.