FaZe vs 3DMAX - XSE Pro League 2026

FaZe arrive at this XSE Pro League matchup with a clear structural advantage in the veto. Their Mirage and Dust2 numbers are elite, and 3DMAX's response is to ban Mirage outright every single time. That predictability hands FaZe the initiative before a single round is played. 3DMAX can force Nuke, where they genuinely shine, but FaZe hold a 57% winrate there too, making it a risky gamble rather than a free map.

Form tells a concerning story for 3DMAX. They have dropped four of their last five matches, including consecutive group-stage exits at XSE and a brutal 33% winrate last month. FaZe's recent run is far from perfect, dropping back-to-back maps to MIBR and TYLOO, but their wins against Sharks and SINNERS show they can close out matches when it counts. Right now, 3DMAX cannot say the same.

The final piece of the puzzle is map selection pressure. 3DMAX's veto is readable and rigid. FaZe can steer this series toward Dust2, where 3DMAX have their most experience but still only sit at 52%, a winrate that does not scare anyone. FaZe's ability to contest on multiple fronts gives them the flexibility that 3DMAX simply lacks.