TipsGG Unveils Comprehensive Insights from StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

The StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has concluded, marking a milestone in esports history with Team Vitality clinching their third Major title. In a gripping final, they defeated FaZe Clan with a score of 3–1, further establishing Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut as a legend in the Counter-Strike community by earning his third MVP award – a record unmatched by any other player.

Following the thrilling finish, TipsGG has released an in-depth recap and analysis of the event, shedding light on significant data points and trends observed throughout the tournament. The TipsGG Data Team meticulously tracked an astounding 10,149 individual tips emitted from 221 diverse sources, leading to one of the most comprehensive datasets ever compiled for a Counter-Strike Major event.

Detailed Breakdown of the Tournament

The tournament included 32 invited teams and featured a substantial prize pool of $1,250,000. It progressed through three separate 16-team Swiss stages, culminating in a single-elimination playoff format. Notably, this year’s Major finale was the first-ever best-of-five format, raising the stakes and excitement among fans and participants alike.

FaZe Clan’s performance throughout the tournament was particularly noteworthy. Their journey was characterized by early missteps in Stage 1; however, they remarkably surged to the final, showcasing resilience even as underdogs in several matchups. One such instance was when FaZe managed to defeat Vitality in an earlier round of Stage 3 despite being seen as underdogs per the odds tracked by the TipsGG Data Team.

Unraveling the Statistics

Beyond just the victor's narrative, the report dives into the heart of statistics that exemplify the event’s dynamics. Key highlights included major upsets, with some underdog wins recorded at odds reaching as high as 4.16. The analysis also identified “consensus flops,” where over 80% of tracked tips supported the losing side, demonstrating how public perception can be dramatically off the mark.

In several instances, public confidence soared to an astonishing 100% on the losing side, making these match outcomes among the most shocking of the event. As Mykyta Nitchenko, TipsGG's Data Analyst and PR Manager, stated, “Majors are remembered not just for the winner, but for the trends they set.” By analyzing over 10,000 tips, the report provides insights into where public confidence faltered, which teams catalyzed unexpected results, and how changing pressures influenced match expectations.

The Impact on Esports Analytics

This detailed report not only reviews team volatility, blind-bet profitability, and tipster ROI leaderboards but also presents a data-driven perspective on how favorites stumbled, underdogs excelled, and how the Budapest Major has transformed the competitive landscape going forward.

With this extensive analysis, TipsGG reiterates its position as a leading data-driven esports analytics platform, dedicated to providing in-depth insights into match analyses, betting trends, and performance tracking within the dynamic esports ecosystem.

About TipsGG

TipsGG is a premieraly analytics platform focused on esports, offering profound match analysis, betting insights, and performance tracking across significant competitive gaming occasions. Through the aggregation of expert predictions and comprehensive datasets, TipsGG empowers users with actionable intelligence that informs on team performance and market dynamics, helping to navigate the intense world of esports betting and competition.