3DMAX vs Liquid Prediction 18 October 2025
🏆 The semifinals of the CS Asia Championship 2025 are where nerves outweigh rankings, and confidence matters more than statistics. Liquid are navigating the tournament as if following a set path: precise, methodical, and without slip-ups. 3DMAX, on the other hand, resemble gladiators-each match teeters on the edge, yet they consistently find a way to pull through when it seems all is lost. This is a clash between America and Europe, pragmatism and improvisation, experience and ambition. Victory in this encounter means a ticket to the grand final; defeat sends you home.
Head-to-Head
The last time these teams faced off was over six months ago at ESL Pro League Season 21, but back then, Liquid had a completely different lineup. The current iteration of the "Liquid" is built on a new philosophy: revamped structure, more aggressive dynamics, and clearly defined roles. Comparing those matches is pointless-today's Liquid look like a team that knows what they want and how to achieve it.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

3DMAX Team Overview
Roster: Maka, bodyy, Ex3rcice, Graviti, Lucky.
3DMAX are a team where every map becomes a test of character. The French side may not always win in style, but their victories are often well-deserved. After their series against fnatic, they've proven they can survive even the toughest scenarios. Maka is finally showcasing the AWP level expected of him: confident picks, timely aggression, and cool-headed execution. Ex3rcice brings intensity with his sharp shooting, while Graviti leads the team with the confidence of a captain unafraid to take risks. This lineup lacks traditional stars, but it's their synergy that makes them formidable. However, 3DMAX are a team driven by momentum: when things go according to plan, they play with inspiration, but losing a few rounds in a row can unravel their structure. Against Liquid, who are adept at punishing every mistake, this could prove fatal.
Match Results: 3DMAX

Liquid Team Overview
Lineup: NAF, EliGE, NertZ, siuhy, ultimate.
This Liquid lineup exemplifies how a team can rejuvenate without making bold statements. With EliGE's return, the squad seems to have found new life: siuhy's discipline blends with NertZ's creativity, while NAF remains the quiet engine that clinches rounds from the shadows. Ultimate confidently handles the sniper role, adding stability where there used to be gaps. In their matches against MIBR and GamerLegion, the "horses" demonstrated they can play not only with structure but also with emotion-they can apply pressure when needed and ease off when the situation calls for composure. Right now, Liquid appear mature and genuinely hungry for victory-a combination that rarely falters in semifinals.
Match Results: Liquid
Editor's Prediction
3DMAX have rightfully reached the semifinals, but now they face a formidable opponent gaining momentum. Liquid appear more organized, adaptable, and composed, while the French team relies heavily on inspiration and momentum. If EliGE and NertZ maintain their current form, the Americans should close out this series. Editor's prediction: Liquid victory. The French might snag a map, but in crucial moments, Liquid's structure and experience will prevail. Their play exudes the confidence of a team that knows its purpose and is ready to go all the way.
