FaZe Clan vs NAVI: Predictions, Stats, Rosters, and more

The FaZe Clan vs NAVI matchup is expected to raise the curtains of the semifinals phase in CS2 Budapest Major. Following its conclusion, we'll have the ultimate finalist organisation that'll compete to sit on the Major throne. While the American organisation has risen from the ashes, NAVI did the impossible by beating the number 1 team in the current CS2 scene.

Both rosters are currently booming with confidence, and all eyes should be on that Major trophy. It'll be interesting to see whether Karrigan's mid-round calls or NAVI's overall discipline can secure their ticket to the Grand Finals. That said, this article will provide all the necessary details, including FaZe vs NAVI prediction, key players, and map preferences that might change the outcome of the FaZe Clan vs NAVI Counter-Strike 2 matchup.

FaZe Clan vs NAVI: Who Will Get Closer to the Throne?

As mentioned earlier, FaZe vs NAVI will be a heart-wrenching matchup where FaZe's strategic plays and NAVI's discipline will collide to provide fans with a staggering experience. The stage is set at the MVM Dome, Hungary. And it's a wait for a couple of hours till we witness this ultimate faceoff.

FaZe Clan has exceeded all expectations and provided some masterclasses during their matches since Stage 1. Most importantly, Broky has found his long-lost form. The Latvian AWPer has once again found his groove, confusing his opponents about his next move.

Meanwhile, frozen, Twistzz, and karrigan have maintained their usual form, helping each other with utilities and trade frags. However, it'll be a challenge for Jcobbb, considering this lad had no tier-1 experience two months ago, and is now on the centre stage, battling to get a Major trophy.

Meanwhile, NAVI's roster is booming with confidence as they did the unthinkable. While every odd was against them and the whole world was rooting for FURIA, Aleksib's sheer discipline punished FalleN and company's aggression.

While Makazze and B1t did their part, iM was showcasing VAC-worthy shots in the server. If they must maintain this form and consistency throughout the semi-final, they can easily beat FaZe, especially Twistzz and Frozen's aggression in certain areas of the map. Considering the hype around the competitive scene, it'll be a match worth watching.

While FaZe has a stronghold on maps like Nuke and Inferno, the Ukrainian organisation should ban them. Meanwhile, NAVI could capitalise on a one-map lead by picking Mirage or Dust 2, considering FaZe has an average win rate in these two maps in this competition.

Despite both teams having the ability to book their tickets for Sunday, the Grand Final, the scales are slightly tipped towards NAVI. However, FaZe will surely be there to give Aleksib and company a run for their money. In this FaZe vs NAVI prediction, we predicted the latter would secure the BO3 (best-of-three) matchup with a 2-1 scoreline.

FaZe Clan vs NAVI: Previous Faceoffs

FaZe and NAVI have only faced each other a couple of times in 2025. Most notable matches are during BLAST Open London and IEM Cologne 2025. It'll be interesting to see what they bring to the table for fans once they face off on such a big Counter-Strike 2 stage.

Previous Match Results

FaZe Clan have beaten the homeground heroes, MOUZ, with a 2-0 scoreline, securing a smooth entry in the semi-finals. On the other hand, NAVI did the impossible by beating the number 1 roster, FURIA. Both teams have done something beyond every CS fan's expectations.

FaZe Clan vs NAVI: Rosters

Here are your rosters for both teams that are about to face each other in the concluding semi-final:

FaZe Clan

• Finn “karrigan” Andersen (IGL)
• Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski
• Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken
• Helvijs “broky” Saukants
• David “frozen” Čerňanský
• Filip “NEO” Kubski (Coach)

NAVI

• Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen (IGL)
• Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi
• Mihai “iM” Ivan
• Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov
• Drin “makazze” Shaqiri
• Andrii “B1ad3” Horodenskyi (Coach)

When and Where to Watch FaZe Clan vs NAVI in CS2 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Semifinal 2?

Counter-Strike 2 connoisseurs across the globe must tune into StarLadder CS' official page on different streaming platforms, such as Twitch, Kick, and YouTube, to catch both teams live in action.

• Watch FaZe Clan vs NAVI on Twitch: Click Here
• Watch FaZe Clan vs NAVI on YouTube: Click Here
• Watch FaZe Clan vs NAVI on Kick: Click Here

Now that we've discussed the livestream details, let's take a look at the match timings in different regions:

• December 13, 2025, at 11 AM PT
• December 13, 2025, at 8 AM CET
• December 14, 2025, at 12:30 AM IST
• December 14, 2025, at 3 AM CST
• December 14, 2025, at 4 AM KS

That's everything one should know about the nail-biting semi-final of the NAVI vs FaZe matchup. If you've reached this far, make sure to check out our prediction for Vitality vs Spirit.