The match between BIG and 3DMAX in the bottom of the group stage of IEM Melbourne 2025 will be decisive: the winner will continue to fight for the playoffs, and the loser will leave the tournament. The confrontation will take place in Bo3 format, and there is a high probability that we will see all three cards. Over the past six months, these teams have already met - 3DMAX defeated BIG 2:0, which adds to the motivation of the Germans to take revenge.
Current form of the teams
BIG comes to the match with a disappointing series - 4 defeats in the last 5 matches. The team lost to Astralis, Nemiga, and MOUZ in Bo3 format, managing to win only against BC.Game and 500. Their play looks unstable, especially on crucial maps, where they often lack discipline in defense.
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
Apr 21 | BIG | 1 - 2 | MOUZ |
Apr 16 | BIG | 1 - 2 | Astralis |
Apr 16 | BIG | 0 - 2 | Nemiga |
Apr 15 | BIG | 1 - 0 | BC.Game |
Apr 14 | BIG | 1 - 0 | 500500 |
3DMAX, on the other hand, is showing progress. Although the team lost to FaZe and GamerLegion, they took important victories over Astralis, The MongolZ, and Aurora, which indicates a high level of preparation. Their aggressive play brings results, especially in Bo3 series where they have more room for adaptation.
Date | Team | Score | Opponent |
Apr 21 | 3DMAX | 0 - 2 | GamerLegion |
Apr 11 | 3DMAX | 0 - 2 | FaZe |
Apr 08 | 3DMAX | 2 - 1 | Aurora |
Apr 07 | 3DMAX | 2 - 1 | Astralis |
Apr 06 | 3DMAX | 2 - 1 | The MongolZ |
Mappool.
BIG has a fairly flexible mapping, but only three cards look confident. These are Ancient (57% WR, 37 cards), Train (80%), and Nuke (58% WR, 12 cards). Mirage and Dust II look acceptable, but Inferno, despite its frequent presence in the mappool, remains a weak link (31% WR, 13 cards).
3DMAX, on the other hand, are very strong on Inferno (74% WR), where they look confident and adaptive. Dust II and Nuke are stable choices, with good K/D and aggression in clutches. The weakest card is Mirage (0% WR), which they always see first. Anubis and Ancient are midrange cards.
Map | BIG WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (BIG) | 3DMAX WR | M | B | Last 5 Matches (3DMAX) |
Mirage | 46% | 26 | 7 | W, W, W, L, W | 0% | 0 | 34 | - |
Inferno | 31% | 13 | 17 | L, W, W, L, L | 74% | 19 | 1 | W, L, W, W, W |
Ancient | 57% | 37 | 0 | W, W, W, W, L | 37% | 19 | 5 | L, L, W, L, L |
Nuke | 58% | 12 | 11 | L, W, W | 50% | 12 | 14 | L, L, W, W, L |
Anubis | 33% | 6 | 26 | - | 40% | 15 | 2 | W, L, W, L, L |
Dust II | 56% | 16 | 3 | L, W, W, W, L | 60% | 15 | 4 | L, W, L, W, W |
Train | 80% | 5 | 11 | W, W, W, W | 80% | 5 | 9 | W, W, W, W |
Match Prediction
The match is expected to be tense. Both teams demonstrate an unstable game, but 3DMAX looks better on the Bo3 distance. Their form and wins against top teams give them an advantage. However, BIG may catch a map like Ancient or Dust II.
Prediction: 3DMAX will win with a score of 2:1.
IEM Melbourne 2025 takes place from April 21 to 27. The entire tournament is held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Rod Laver Arena. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $300,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament at this link.
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