On June 9, 2025, at 20:00 UTC, FaZe will face off against 3DMAX in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2. This best-of-3 series will be a crucial match in the Swiss format of the tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more detailed information, you can check the match page.
Current form of the teams
FaZe, currently ranked 10th in the world (see rankings), has had a mixed performance recently. With a win rate of 61% overall this year, they have shown strength but also some inconsistency. Over the past six months, their win rate has slightly decreased to 54%, and it remains at 50% for the last month. Despite this, FaZe has managed to earn $401,000, placing them 5th in terms of earnings among their peers.
3DMAX, ranked 12th globally, has also had an up-and-down journey. Their overall win rate stands at 60%, with a slightly higher rate of 63% over the past year. However, their recent six-month and monthly win rates both hover around 50%. With earnings of $122,000, they rank 17th in earnings compared to other teams.
Teams’ Map Pool
The predicted map veto scenario suggests that FaZe will first ban Train, while 3DMAX will ban Mirage. FaZe is expected to pick Nuke, and 3DMAX will likely choose Dust2. Anubis and Ancient are anticipated to be the subsequent bans, with Inferno as the decider map. Historically, FaZe has a strong win rate on Nuke (56%), while 3DMAX prefers Dust2, boasting a 63% win rate. This map pool could heavily influence the outcome of the match.
Map | Matches | Win rate | Ban rate |
Ancient | 19 / 15 | 63% / 33% | 11% / 18% |
Anubis | 12 / 14 | 58% / 50% | 11% / 11% |
Nuke | 16 / 11 | 56% / 27% | 23% / 29% |
Inferno | 10 / 20 | 50% / 65% | 34% / 4% |
Train | 2 / 5 | 50% / 80% | 75% / 32% |
Dust2 | 19 / 16 | 47% / 63% | 20% / 7% |
Mirage | 10 / 0 | 40% / - | 31% / 100% |
Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, FaZe has dominated 3DMAX, winning both of their last two matches with a clean 2-0 scoreline (April 23 and April 11). FaZe’s ability to secure victories without dropping a map highlights their advantage in head-to-head matchups, making them the favorites in this upcoming clash.
Prediction
Considering the historical data, win rates, and current form, FaZe is likely to secure a 2:0 victory over 3DMAX. FaZe’s strong performance on Nuke and their overall head-to-head superiority make them the favorites. Although 3DMAX has shown potential, FaZe’s consistency and previous successes against 3DMAX suggest a clear path to victory.
Prediction: FaZe 2:0 3DMAX
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 takes place from June 7 to June 10 in the United States, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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