s1mple’s StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Predictions 

1. FURIA vs NAVI — “70% FURIA”

s1mple says he will support NAVI, his former team, but gives FURIA roughly a 70% chance to win.
He joked that FURIA’s famous mascot would not be at this Major, adding that “anything can happen.”

He also notes:
➡️ If NAVI win this series, he believes they will also win their semifinal.

2. Team Falcons vs Team Spirit — True 50/50

He labels this quarterfinal completely even.
Despite personally supporting Team Falcons, s1mple highlights that this could be the Major where Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov’s long win streak over Spirit finally ends.

This matchup is considered one of the most anticipated duels of the playoffs.

3. Vitality vs TheMongolz — Vitality Favored

s1mple backs Vitality without hesitation, citing experience and big-stage composure.
TheMongolz, he says, lack experience with their newest lineup on a Major stage.

This is his clearest prediction of the bracket.

4. FaZe Clan — “Probably Going to Lose… but Can Surprise”

Even after spending part of the 2025 season with FaZe, s1mple is blunt:

FaZe will “probably lose,” but they still have enough firepower to cause an upset.

FaZe’s year has been unstable, with strong starts in several events but inconsistent finishes.

5. Vitality vs Spirit — “Match for the #1 Player of the Year”

Looking ahead, s1mple believes a Vitality–Spirit clash will determine the world’s best player of 2025.

The implication is clear:
ZywOo vs donk — a duel that decides the top ranking.

6. Vitality vs Falcons — “m0NESY gl”

Commenting on a possible meeting between Vitality and Falcons, s1mple simply wrote:

“m0NESY gl.”

Fans took it as a sign of both respect and the difficulty of the matchup.

Why s1mple Avoids Public Predictions

At the end of his statement, s1mple explains:

He doesn’t like making predictions because his opinion is “too strong,” and players read and react to what he says.

Given his GOAT status, even casual comments from s1mple often affect team narratives, confidence, and public perception.

s1mple’s 2025 Competitive Journey

To understand the weight behind his comments, here’s the timeline of his competitive year:

Loan to Falcons

Earlier in 2025, s1mple played the RMR and several events with Team Falcons.

Temporary Move to FaZe Clan

FaZe loaned him for the Austin Major cycle, benching broky temporarily.
Despite mixed results, s1mple was FaZe’s highest-rated player at several events.

FACEIT Grind & Return to Form

He played nearly 60 FACEIT matches in two weeks, averaging a 1.35 K/D and 93 ADR, aiming to rebuild his form.

Permanent Transfer to BC.Game

In mid-2025, he joined BC.Game, surprising fans but explaining he simply wants to “play, play, and play” to regain tier-one shape.

What Other Pros Say About s1mple in 2025

s1mple’s influence on the game remains massive. Several top players and analysts weighed in:

• rain (FaZe): “People think he’s toxic, but he just wants perfect CS. If something’s wrong, he says it directly.”

• m0NESY: has repeatedly called s1mple one of the hardest players to read in CS.

• Analyst Heccu: praised his ability to elevate teams but noted that superstars must also fit into team chemistry.

These insights shape how much weight fans give to s1mple’s predictions.