The Austin Major 2025 is here, kicking off the biggest CS2 tournament of the season! With 32 elite teams competing, it’s time to lock in your Pick’Em predictions for Stage 1. Not sure who to choose? The CSMarketCap Blog breaks down the Swiss stage picks to help you nail your predictions.
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Pick’Em Rules
The Swiss stage format keeps things spicy, and the Pick’Em rules are straightforward. You need to predict:
Two teams that will dominate with a perfect 3-0 record.
Six teams that will advance to Stage 2 (with any record, like 3-1 or 3-2).
Two teams that will crash out with a 0-3 scoreline.
For 3-0 picks, you can go bold with dark horses or play it safe with top-tier teams. But beware: if your 3-0 pick stumbles to a 3-1, you won’t score that point. Today, we’re sticking with the favorites for a safer bet.
Austin Major Stage 1 Pick’Em: Our Predictions
3-0 Picks
Complexity and Heroic are in top form, and their first-round matchups look like a walk in the park. Expect confident wins to propel these squads into Stage 2 with momentum.
Teams to Advance
Here are six teams we think will make it to Stage 2:
BB Team: With Boombl4’s leadership, they’re looking stronger than ever and should sail through.
TyLoo: A solid squad with the skills to advance comfortably.
B8: Consistent performers who rarely falter in early stages.
Wildcard: Don’t sleep on this team—they’re poised for a strong showing.
FlyQuest: The Aussies are often underrated but always deliver at Majors.
Legacy: We’re betting on this Brazilian lineup to bring some surprise flair and seize their moment.
0-3 Picks
For the teams likely to exit early, we’re picking Chinggis Warriors and Metizport. The Mongolians punched above their weight to qualify, but they’re not ready for this level of competition. Metizport’s recent performances have been shaky at best. If you’re looking for an alternative, OG could be a risky 0-3 pick—their roster has too many question marks right now.
Get Your Picks In!
Stage 1 Pick’Ems are open until the first matchday kicks off on June 3, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to make your predictions and show off your CS2 knowledge!
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