FaZe vs 3DMAX Match Prediction and Analysis

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At IEM Melbourne 2025, the lower bracket semifinals will feature a clash between FaZe and 3DMAX. Both teams have navigated a challenging playoff path, showcasing strong form in recent tournaments. Now, they face a decisive match for a chance to stay in the hunt for the trophy.

Current Form of the Teams

FaZe

FaZe approach the lower bracket semifinal at IEM Melbourne 2025 in decent form. Their average rating at S-tier events over the past month stands at 6.0. At PGL Bucharest 2025, the team delivered a stable performance: advancing to the playoffs with a 3-2 record, reaching the semifinals, and then winning the third-place match. In the current tournament, FaZe started with a victory but then suffered a defeat, landing them in the lower bracket. In their last five matches, the team secured three victories—against paiN, Complexity, and 3DMAX, while losing to The Mongolz and Falcons.

Date	Team	Score	Opponent
Apr 22	FaZe	0 - 2	The MongolZ
Apr 21	FaZe	2 - 0	paiN
Apr 13	FaZe	2 - 0	Complexity
Apr 12	FaZe	1 - 2	Falcons
Apr 11	FaZe	2 - 0	3DMAX

3DMAX

3DMAX have shown a slightly higher average rating of 6.1 at S-tier tournaments over the last month. At PGL Bucharest 2025, the team confidently advanced to the playoffs with a 3-0 result but was eliminated in the quarterfinals. Their start at IEM Melbourne 2025 was rocky with a loss in the first match, but 3DMAX managed to progress through the lower bracket to the semifinals. In their last five matches, 3DMAX also achieved three victories—against BIG, Aurora, and Astralis, with losses to GamerLegion and FaZe.

Date	Team	Score	Opponent
Apr 22	3DMAX	2 - 0	BIG
Apr 21	3DMAX	0 - 2	GamerLegion
Apr 11	3DMAX	0 - 2	FaZe
Apr 08	3DMAX	2 - 1	Aurora
Apr 07	3DMAX	2 - 1	Astralis

Team Map Pool

When selecting maps, FaZe will likely ban Train first—a map they've consistently removed over the past few months. In response, 3DMAX should ban Mirage, where FaZe boasts one of the best win rates. FaZe might focus on 3DMAX's weaknesses and choose Ancient—their best map with a 68% win rate. Dust II is also a possible choice, where FaZe has a 50% win rate, and 3DMAX shows slightly better results, making it a risky but potentially rewarding choice for FaZe.

3DMAX, in turn, will likely opt for Inferno, where they have an impressive 72% win rate. After map selections, FaZe will probably ban Dust II to avoid giving a strong map to the opponent. 3DMAX might remove Nuke, wary of FaZe's decent form on this map. Ultimately, the decider is likely to be Anubis—a map where FaZe feels confident, and 3DMAX has uncertain results.

Map	FaZe Winrate	M	B	Last 5 Matches (FaZe)	3DMAX Winrate	M	B	Last 5 Matches (3DMAX)
Mirage	55%	11	10	W, W, FB, FB, L	0%	0	33	FB, FB, FB, FB, FB
Ancient	68%	22	1	L, L, W, W, W	37%	19	5	L, W, L, L, L
Train	50%	2	15	FB, W, L, FB, FB	80%	5	9	W, W, W, W, L
Inferno	43%	14	9	FB, W, FB, W, W	72%	18	1	L, W, W, W, L
Anubis	55%	11	10	W, L, L, W, W	36%	14	2	W, L, W, L, L
Dust II	50%	16	10	W, W, L, W, W	63%	16	4	L, W, L, W, W
Nuke	53%	15	9	W, L, W, L, FB	45%	11	15	L, L, W, W, L

Head-to-Head Matchups

In the past six months, FaZe and 3DMAX have faced each other only once—11 days ago. FaZe confidently won 2-0, demonstrating map control and superior individual player form.

Date	Team	Score	Opponent
11 days ago	3DMAX	0 - 2	FaZe

Match Prediction

Assessing the current form of both teams, the map pool, and their head-to-head results, FaZe appear to be the favorites in this matchup. They already know how to defeat 3DMAX, and their adaptive approach to map selection and experience in critical tournament stages should be key factors. 3DMAX, of course, can put up a fight on their strong maps, especially on Inferno, but overall FaZe seems to be a more cohesive and stable team.

Prediction: FaZe wins 2-1

IEM Melbourne 2025 takes place from April 21 to 27. The entire tournament is held in Melbourne, Australia, at Rod Laver Arena. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $300,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament via this link.