G2 vs Falcons StarLadder Budapest Major 2025: Best odds, picks
G2 vs Falcons will have plenty of eyes on it as two top-10 teams go into a match-up that will send one of them home packing from the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. These are the best odds and picks for bettors looking for big payouts from this titanic tilt.
| Match | G2 vs Falcons |
|---|---|
| Start time | December 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Betting favorite | Falcons |
| Our pick | Falcons to win 2-0 @ 1.38 odds |
Both G2 and MongolZ enter the 2–2 bracket after dropping their high matches, and while their journeys look nearly identical, one side arrives with a touch more leverage. Falcons will aim to close stage 3 on a strong note, ideally with a scoreline that reinforces their top European ranking once again.
G2 vs Falcons match overview
- Tournament: StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
- Stage: Stage 3, round 5
- Game: Counter-Strike 2
- Format: Best-of-three
Betting tip: The G2 vs Falcons match-up is likely going to be a one-sided affair, with Falcons favored to close out stage 3 in a clean sweep. With Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov finding his rhythm in the later rounds of the stage, Falcons look far sharper than they did at the start of stage 3, turning the side into a real threat for G2.
Our G2 vs Falcons pick: Total maps to be under 2.5 @ 1.72.
G2 vs Falcons match analysis
G2 entered stage 3 with plenty of the fans watching the StarLadder Budapest Major backing it, especially as it was still considered a favorite against MongolZ despite a recent losing streak. But rounds 3 and 4 made it clear this isn’t the same G2 that won BLAST Open Fall 2025.
Veteran players Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa and Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač both looked rough around the edges in losses to FURIA and MongolZ, contributing heavily to the team’s losses in the series’ most crucial maps.
G2 player hunter. Credit: G2 Esports
Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko and Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia have both delivered huge impact throughout stage 3, and if they remain consistent, G2 has a legitimate chance to make Falcons sweat here.
Falcons look closer to their peak form. The Saudi-backed team entered this match-up with a level of stability G2 hasn’t fully shown in recent rounds. It’s been a long and winding road for this team, but its current roster looks capable of coming through.
Falcons may share the same 2–2 bracket as G2, but its losses tell a different story when you zoom in. It managed to take a map off MOUZ and kept their best-of-ones tight, even in defeat. Its early stumble against B8 also came at a time when Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov was still struggling to find rhythm. With that issue resolved, showcased by his 1.76 rating against Imperial, Falcons appears to have ironed out the last flaw that could’ve held it back in stage 3.
Key stats
| Stats | G2 | Falcons | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map win rate | 44% | 68% | Falcons |
| Round winrate | 50% | 55% | Falcons |
| Pistol round winrate | 56% | 47% | G2 |
G2 vs Falcons betting odds snapshot
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| FaZe to win | 3.50 |
| MOUZ to win | 1.35 |
| Total maps under 2.5 | 1.68 |
CS2 betting odds as of December 7, 12:10 p.m. ET, via Stake
G2 vs Falcons picks and predictions
G2 Esports is undoubtedly a strong team, and its chances here can’t be entirely overlooked. But Team Falcons has turned around its 2025 season as the year has progressed, with its latest iteration finally looking to be capable of living up to the billing the team has carried since its inception.
There are no guarantees in Counter-Strike esports, but Falcons appears to be on a strong path towards qualifying for the Major’s playoff round. Anyone betting against this side to move on should think carefully, while a wager in favor of Falcons seems relatively safe at this stage.
G2 vs Falcons prediction
Our G2 vs Falcons prediction: Falcons to win @ 1.38 at Stake.
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