Joonas Salminen

This is a match up in small Urban Riga league. For once the Finnish CS2 Team CSDIILIT is a huge favorite in their match up. Odds and prediction updating later.

In this CS2 Christmas Special European Pro League Season 3 match CSDIILIT are clashing against Preasy Mix, the young danish team. This match is the Upper Bracket Final for the European Pro League Cup 3, with a spot in the Grand Final on the line. Preasy Mix enters as the slight favorite due to their current momentum, while CSDIILIT brings a higher ranking but faces roster challenges. CSDIILIT have been all December much better than the oddsmakers give them credit for. oopee has been a beast. The other Finnish CS2 Star 8juho8 has been very good too with 1.19 HLTV Rating. Preasy's map pool—specifically their dominance on Inferno and comfort on Overpass—gives them a tactical edge in a Best of 3. But we give 50% win probability for CSDIILIT which makes them a esports value bet with 2.05 odds.

CSDIILIT are so serious as a CS2 organization and a line up that they don’t even rest during Christmas. CSDIILIT and megoshort are playing a CS2 European Pro League match on December 24th on Christmas Eve. Finnish people are serious about celebrating Christmas too. CSDIILIT were promising yesterday with a 2-0 victory against Eternal Fire Academy. Finnish CS2 player oopee was brilliant in the match with 1.73 HLTV Rating. Megoshort is not any tougher opponent, so we trust CSDIILIT to continue the streak. Our CS2 Pick of The Day is CSDIILIT moneyline. According to odds CSDIILIT are an underdog, but we don’t see it that way. 2.3 CS2 Odds seem crazy.

GenOne enters this CS2 matchup with a clear advantage in structure, experience, and proven performance at a higher competitive level. Led by NBK-, one of the most accomplished in-game leaders in Counter-Strike history, GenOne plays a disciplined brand of CS2 built around strong mid-round calls and controlled pacing. Misutaaa remains the main rifle threat, while the supporting cast has shown improving consistency in recent online tournaments. Team 33 is still in a developmental phase. Their biggest weapon is individual skill, especially from Bluewh1te, previously known from the Aurora Young Blud project. When he gets space, 33 can be dangerous early in maps—but sustaining that level remains the challenge. Our top CS2 betting prediction for December 23th 2025 will be GenOne moneyline @1.85 odds at Thunderpick.

Thunderpick gives GenOne biggest odds of the world on 22th December against the less knowns Phantom Academy team. GenOne is a French CS2 Roster. Their top players are the ex Vitality, Falcons and 9INE player misutaaa. The French IGL NBK- is one of the most experienced in the world. He previously played in French golden CS era for LDLC, Team Envy and G2. It’s many years ago but Gen.One now has a great mix of experience and new talent. GenOne moneyline is a value bet and our CS2 betting prediction for this match.

The Finnish CS2 Tesm CSDIILIT is a quite young organization, but very talented one. Finnish CS2 has not been in the greatest form lately, but this team has potential in the tier-3 CS. Fan Vote in HLTV gives CSDIILIT a 70% probability to win. This is also the first even match for Eternal Fire Academy. Reports say that they are not a challenger just yet.

This match will be played two days before christmas Eve, December 22th. FORZE Reload all the way here. This young Russian CS2 team has been grinding hard in this end of season. Our betting prediction is FORZE reload ML, first map and second map. Their player spirit has been the strongest one in the server. All the CS2 stats Point in their way. The Polish team los kogutos seem in good form looking at the HLTV recent matches, but their matches are in the local online tournaments.

Sharks have been one of the strongest teams in Brazil’s second Tier CS2 for a long time. They have very talented players like koala and doc. Their HLTV 3.0 Ratings are 1.21 and 1.15. Astral have only one good player: Ray5ive. Thats not enough. Our CS2 Betting Prediction is Sharks 2-0 Victory.

CS2 Christmas is getting near us. Still we got a few matches to go and luckily not all countries celebrate christmas so there will be CS2 bets for every day. This Brazil vs Poland clash between BESTIA and FriendlyCampers is an even battle at DraculaN. Polish have previously played in ESC and Into The Breach. They are a clear favorites, and our CS2 Betting Pick of the Day. Their stats are just More promising.

ENCE is everyone's favorite team. And ENCE is our favorite CS2 Bet of the Day at DraculaN Season 4. sdy, myltsi and podi are a strong trio. Our Betting Prediction is ENCE moneyline and 2-0 maps.

This Exort Meteor Season 1 match looks very even. Much more even than the Thunderpicks odds would tell. FORZE Reload have only 4 active players according to HLTV, which speaks volumes of their team's current state in the Off-Season Roster shuffle. We are giving 45% probability for HyperSpirit win in this match up, which gives a huge positive expected value for this bet. HyperSpirit are a potential Romanian CS2 team. Their most merited player is the old gun ragga. Our CS2 Betting Prediction here is HyperSpirit moneyline against who are in the middle of roster shuffles and are not particularly good form.

Chinggis Warriors lead their fellow Asian opponents in alls CS2 Stats.They have CS2 major appearance and are successful in their own region. Our betting prediction is Chinggis Warriors moneyline.

Fnatic dropped a first map with quite good kill stats. We are getting better odds, so we are getting this live prediction for blameF team in with 1.50 odds. Fnatic's HLTV ranking is 113 spots higher than G2 Ares. Huge value bet.

CYBERSHOKE will shock us with the huge wins today. NODWIN Clutch Series is the sexiest counter-strike we are going to have today. Without any sarcasm this is a good CS2 match. With many elite players like: glowiing, bl1x1 on the CYBERSHOKE and soulfly and Banjo on the Fire Flux. CYBERSHOKE is a Russian CS2 speaking team with Belarusian and Ukrainian players. Fixe Flux is an international CS2 mix, with Russian, Finnish, Turkish and Latvian players. While individually Fire Flux could compete in stats, it’s the hectic situations that turn this to higher HLTV ranked team. CYBERSHOKE will be our CS2 Betting Pick of The Day. Side picks are over 2.5 maps and glowiing over kills.

SPARTA looked really strong in their clash against BIG. The young russian Game to the match as heavy underdogs, but their strong pistol rounds and starts of the maps crippled the German giants. Their strongest players are Djon8 and SoLb. ACRED won the last H2H 2-1, but it’s time for payback here. Our prediction and CS2 betting tip is SPARTA moneyline.

BIG are still on a rebuilding mode. We know the organization and the team history. They don't have time to mess in the off-season either. The team have add gr1ks recently to add something to their team skill level. taBsen is still the team legend, but doesn't perform in his highest level every match. The roster still need to work for their high salary. BIG are currently on 4 series winning streak. Now it's time to get it done 2-0 fashion. SPARTA is 18 spots Lower in the rankings and have went dry stepping one tier higher. Our betting prediction is BIG 2-0.

EYEBALLERS are super likely to get this game, even though it's just before Christmas break. Eternal Fire seem great looking at the team name, but the roster is not the better Turkish boys anymore like XANTARES and woxic. Now the team is imoRR, jresy, lugseN, EMSTAR and Calyx. Couple of better known players, but there's a reason that they got relegated from their old team. JW is cooking and getting 2-0. Also Master and bobeksede + JW are killing many opponents.

One More step for a great CS2 Major shocker. If broky and jcobbb keep on playing like they have in the playoffs, over 3 odds are a no brainer betting tip on FaZe. Vitality are not the unbeatable machines anymore. Expect a hard fought and even battle. Our betting tips are over rounds, and player props jcobbb, frozen and twistzz ovet kills.

Both of these teams impressed a lot today. But we feel and the detailed stats say that NaVi's ceiling is higher than FaZe's. This match up will be a clash between two underdogs. NaVi seemed even better and they beat the best team in the world right now confidently. It maybe should have been clean 2-0, but the aleksiB's men showed amazing mental strength to comeback and smash FURIA 13-2 on Train. All 5 pieces did their job. W0nderful and b1t continued their great form. But what makes NaVi a championship contender is that makazze was totally out of control. We calculate NaVi even bigger favorites than bookies, and get 1.60 odds on our ticket. Side picks will be NaVi -4,5 match rounds, makazze and w0nderful over kills.

Vitality have not lost against Spirit this year. 4-0 Series lead for the French. Spirit looked really strong today, but had cracks in their Dust2. Dust2 is a strong map for Vitality too, and I don't think Spirit would have survived it against Vitality today. ZyWoo was again just ridiculous with almost a 2.5 HLTV Rating. Hard to place your CS2 bets against that. Full analysis coming soon. Vitality will be our pick.

The MOUZ vs. FaZe quarterfinal at the StarLadder Budapest Major promises one of the tightest BO3 battles of the playoffs. Despite MOUZ entering as the statistical favorite, the historical rivalry remains nearly even, and FaZe’s volatility keeps every map unpredictable. FaZe haven’t had the cleanest tournament so far, but Twistzz enter the match as highest HLTV 3.0 Rated player (1.24) The map veto will give as two first maps with a great edge for the picking team, especially in this match up. FaZe’s permaban Train is funnily the MOUZes unbeaten 100% map. With Brollan’s structured system facing karrigan’s genius adaptation and fiery spirit. The match will hinge on whether MOUZ’s consistency can outlast FaZe’s high-impact individuals. Expect momentum swings, and close mental battle late in the decider. Our main bets are FaZe ML, + round handicap, over 2.5 maps and over total rounds. Player props: Frozen, Twistzz and spinx over. Go over or go home here. We don’t expect karrigan to fall easily on the stage.

FURIA is the hottest team in CS2 right now. They seem to have all 5 pieces working perfectly. FalleN leading and calling, YEKINDAR working wonders with aggressive plays, yuurih playing solid defense and putting up numbers, KSCERATO hitting multikills and clutches left and right and finally molodoy one of the 4 hottest AWPers in the world. n contrast, Natus Vincere has struggled to find consistency since jL took a competitive break, with rookie makazze stepping into big shoes. While NAVI limped into the playoffs as the #10 seed, they remain a dangerous tactical threat under B1ad3 and aleksiB. However, the psychological edge belongs firmly to FURIA, who demolished NAVI 13-2 in the Swiss Stage just days ago. Prediction: FURIA to Win (2-0) - The firepower gap and current form are simply too wide for NAVI to bridge right now. Player props include KSCERATO, molodoy and makazze over kills.

We’ve arrived at one of the most electric deciders of the Legends Stage: the world’s most complete superstar roster vs. the most fearless underdog story of the Major. Team Vitality enters with championship pedigree and ZywOo while The MongolZ ride a kind of good run by upsetting FaZe and Liquid back-to-back. The MongolZ will succeed in bringing chaos to the veto and the first map. Their stand-in, controlez, combined with their unpredictable aggression, will ensure a frantic series. However, Vitality's deep roster and their mastery of clutch situations give them the crucial edge. Expect a brutal three-map series where Vitality's star power ultimately prevails. Betting Pick: Vitality to Win Recommendation: Consider a bet on Over 2.5 Maps for high value. Player Props: ropz and ZyWoo over kills

Falcons have struggled a bit, but showed resilience and class in the Swiss Stage to battle through. They haven't got success after wiping everyone in the early stages of the tournaments. So maybe this is a good thing. They have had to battle test their nerves already, and have kind of nothing to lose from now on, when they are not maybe the biggest favorites. We are getting great 1.80 odds for Falcons moneyline. Spirit are still leaning too much on donk. Falcons have at least m0nesy to contain him. We expect an even match, with a lot of rounds and kills.

This is the ultimate test of survival: the experienced FaZe Clan core, aiming to stabilize their Major run, against the unexpected powerhouse Passion UA. The winner advances to the Legends Stage; the loser goes home. FaZe enters as the consensus favorite, but this match will be defined by the veto and karrigan’s ability to counter PUA’s momentum. We are getting FaZe with minus round handicap -6.5.

A little surprising 2-2 decifer clash between two Favorites. Falcons have still looked More promising side out of the two. When tournament life of the line, expect the Falcons to show their best. Main betting pick Falcons -6.5 match rounds. Player props are m0nesy and kyouusuke over kills.

Liquid are the favorites, but their shaky form and slow starts at this Major leave them vulnerable. Passion UA come in with sharper individual numbers and a more confident, high-tempo style that can punish Liquid’s mid-round inconsistency. Even current form, better odds, and a real upset chance in a BO3 for Passion UA. 2.30 odds taste very good here for the main Betting Tip.

These teams are trending to different directions, karrigan’s boys are heavy favorites here. We are getting FaZe -5.5 match rounds to get better value.

These teams are trending to different directions, karrigan’s boys are heavy favorites here. We are getting FaZe -5.5 match rounds to get better value.

Will this be the upset of the day? B8 have impressed by getting through this Legends stage all the way from the Stage 1. Falcons have lost many times these opening round best of ones, and hopefully they will again. B8 are firing with headtr1ck and npl. Side picks include their success.

Will this be the upset of the day? B8 have impressed by getting through this Legends stage all the way from the Stage 1. Falcons have lost many times these opening round best of ones, and hopefully they will again. B8 are firing with headtr1ck and npl. Side picks include their success.

What will AleksiB cook against the reigning champions? They played in the Grand Final against each other, when FURIA reverse sweeped them from 0-2 down. NaVi have looked really good in the CS2 Major and can’t be this big under as the odds say. NaVi have three straight wins already under their belt. And FURIA must lose sometime.

The odds are surprisingly close for this match. PaiN Gaming are entering the Legends stage for a reason. They have been playing good tournaments this fall. PaiN are aim-wise really strong team and will beat the French in Major Stage 3 opener. Biguzera will have a Hot Hand.

Imperial has a really chance to upset The MongolZ. The Brazilian are in a good form and come into this well rehearsed. It’s always is a hard spot to start your toumament against a team who’s been battling for two weeks already. Side picks VINI over kills.

Astralis in a best form they have been in years. Magisk has been a very good addition to the team. Liquid are a bit of a mix bag. On paper they have pretty good individuals, but coming to this match they are underdogs. AWP battle between device and ultimate goes 100-0 to the Astralis. The Danish get good enough odds, for us to get them as our main betting pick.

The stakes couldn't be higher as North America's M80 faces off against the surprise package Passion UA. With a spot in the prestigious Legends Stage on the line, both teams are looking to convert their strong runs into a definitive qualification. M80 seems the stronger of these two NA teams. Looking at yesterday's game, M80 had the form and the skill to get it home cleanly, but a few sloppy clutches took the win away from them. Passion UA surprised many of us by beating fnatic yesterday to stay in the tournament. So coming to this match, the guys feel a little opposite. But M80 know what to do to bounce back and get to the Major Starladder 2025 legends stage. Lake and slaxz- over kills as the side bets

All American clash. South Vs North. Imperial had a slow start in this Major, but now they seem to slowly grind win after win. M80 has an explosive Train against TYLOO yesterday. We feel that M80 just has the higher ceiling of these two teams at the moment. M80 is not just a Flash anymore. All five can frag and the Brazialian Imperial should be a little afraid. We trust the AWPer slaxz- and Lake to get over done. This could be s long hard fought BO3.

We see that Astralis have a better chance than this. 2.40 odds in a very competitive match feels like a bargain. Aurora showed their vulnerability against PARIVISION on overpass, which is likely to be played here too. Magisk has been on form in some maps. Device just has to do device things to keep the Danish alive in this Starladder Major 2025. Our Betting Tip is Astralis ML. Sidepicks Magisk + device overs and XANTARES Over.

PARIVISION made a great comeback against Aurora. As Jame said, they are playing probably better than they should. The inexperience might be evident in qualification is in the line. Ninjas have been impressive too. They pushed FaZe to limit and were maybe a little unfortunate/choked when they should’ve closed. xiELO continues to put high number frags on the board, but so does xKacpersky. They are our over kills player prop bets.

The veteran duo KRIMZ and blameF have looked like they enjoy the game at the moment. The team has been better than expected, and we keep then as bigger favorites than Thunderpick does. Sidebet blameF over kills

3DMAX were in a six-loss-streak. It's crazy that the bookies are still having them this big of favorites. Passion UA were showing promises just before the Major. In the first match they valiantly against FaZe, losing 13-10. Passion UA should be small underdogs, be we see value in 2.15 odds. Expect a long and hard fought match. The one where everyone has a chance to get over kills.

Let's be real, this MIBR replica of the FURIA team will disband very soon. The legendary Brazilian team tried something new by adding kl1m and Qikert, but the it just does not seem to workout. They have lost 7 matches in a row, and seem a little lost in the server. Liquid has had a dreadful start to their Major campaign too. The NA representatives had many hopes over their shoulders, but it has started slowly. With a good luck in the draw, they will have every chance to still qualify from the 0-2 bracket. Pre-Major Liquid looked great, and we refuse to believe all that good momentum is just gone. At least MIBR can't break it. Liquid to win at 1.32 but the main pick will be again -4.5 round handicap. Go even higher if you feel brave enough.

NaVi has been strong as the Finnish Coffee. It starts with a true kick and ends with an ends with a long-lasting buzz. To be fair they had some unexpected difficulties with Imperial, but overall it looked like a certain win all the way. NaVi vs B8 is like dad's against the sons. A couple of ex NaVi junior guys are playing against their mentors. aleksiB knows their tricks, and won't let B8 cleanly through. Our main pick is Navi ML, but add a little -4.5 round handicap in there to get better value (1.75 odds at Thunderpick.

As we have talked before, best of ones are prone for surprises. TYLOO are a dangerous team, and a tough matchup for PARIVISIONS super steady and passive gameplay. If TYLOO are able a couple times of times to crack it, they will have a real chance. Jee has been very good and overall their team is even. Not many highlights but good enough to beat PARIVISION in BO1. The Chinese are still at #25 (#38 PARI) spot in the rankings, despite their dreadful form. But there have been many map wins here and there against the tier1 teams. PARI still haven't faced once the best of the best with this lineup. TYLOO are getting 2,4 and that's our betting tip. For player props we are getting Jee and xiELO over kills. If Jee's happy we are.

FaZe have struggled, but shown AMAZING grit. If broky finds any form at all they should be able to compete with Passion UA guys. Usually the teams coming from stage 1 have had to warm up and are in form going forward. But FaZe have to play better. With their experience + jcobbb will make the adjustments needed.

Fnatic are on a good run and capable on surprising the French in their opening match. Fnatic has the edge, with 4 competitive Major Matches already under their belt. They come to this match warmed up. 3DMAX are a good team with a nice form, but the difference is not big. In BO1 Fnatic has every chance an we take it at 2.05 odds. blameF with the calls and the firepower leads to over-kills. Full prediction available soon.

Astralis come rested and rehearsed. The Danish powerhouse has started to click with magisk back. NiP have been in nice form, but they can't match device and everyone says that Astralis have looked dangerous. Full Prediction coming soon.

We don't trust Legacy anymore. They showed close to nothing yesterday after letting the lead go in the first map. PARIVISION has struggled too, but in the close spots it's Jame who wakes up and does the heavylifting. There has been a few highlights of his old self in this tournament. One older and four young Russians fought hard two overtime maps to keep themselves alive for the decider. Legacy are trending the other way than PV. In their current form, we can't give the Brazilians the edge. Their only wins have been against the weakest team. PARI gets 1.72 odds and that's our betting tip for the match. Jame and xiELO have been dominant so we'll have their over kills for the side bets.

FaZe should win this but they have looked vulnerable. Fluxo is one step better team than RED Canids. It's even miracle that faze are still in the Starladder Major. They faced 5 match points. But they showed grit. That's why they will win here, but the odds are too juicy for Fluxo, so we are betting them +9.5 match rounds. Fluxo is a volatile Brazilian squad whose 13-9 upset over fnatic proves their high-ceiling is capable of punishing inconsistent Tier 1 teams. Betting Fluxo +9.5 Match Rounds is a strong value play, as a single close 2-0 result is enough to cover the handicap and 2-1 should be easy too.

The 2-1 BO3 between fnatic and NRG heavily favors the European side due to a critical structural disadvantage for the North Americans. NRG is severely handicapped by playing with coach daps as a stand-in, which will compromise their tactical stability in a demanding Best-of-3 series. fnatic, led by blameF's superior and consistent firepower, holds a significant map pool advantage, guaranteeing them a comfortable home pick like Train. This combination of NRG's instability and fnatic's high ceiling makes the fnatic Moneyline and the -Rounds Handicap the most confident pick for advancement.

The 2-1 BO3 between Ninjas in Pyjamas and Fluxo strongly favors the European side, benefiting from the reduced volatility of the longer format. NiP boasts superior firepower, led by the in-form xKacpersky, and the tactical mastery of IGL snappi for a clean series. The veto is a checkmate for NiP, as Fluxo must concede a map like Inferno, where their win rate is nearly zero, guaranteeing NiP a vital point. Given the strong statistical edge and tactical trap, the NiP Moneyline at 1.28 is a high-confidence, low-risk pick for advancement to Stage 2.

We have to back our 3-0 pick 'em Legacy. They haven't shown their best yet, but they will have and advantage in bo3. This is a critical 2-1 matchup with a spot in Stage 2 on the line. Both teams arrive with two wins, but their paths and playstyles could not be more different. Legacy is the explosive Brazilian powerhouse that thrives on individual moments, while B8 relies on European structure, discipline, and a strong head-to-head record against their opponent. The Brazilians have proved to be better in the tough spots. Betting tip Lecacy at 1.58 odds.

What a crazy 2-0 Major Swiss Stage match up this is. Both the NA teams have looked solid and surprised I think everyone. NRG even defeated the best team in the Stage 1, FaZe and also NiP. Last time these team met, M80 suffered a shocking reverse sweep at Fragadelphia Grand Finals. They have a revenge in mind here to go 3-0. daps has 0.74 rating over the last three months on a rifle. It's just too heavy load for others to carry in this match up where the teams know each other very well. We go with M80 ML as our betting tip. The Side Picks: M80 -4.5 Match Rounds, Swisher over kills 1 and 2 maps, Lake over kills 1 map, slaxz- over kills map 2 and br0 over (map 1 and 2).

Fnatic is having a true love hate relationship with the Brazilians in this Major. This is their third Brazilian match up in a row. Fnatic looked really shaky against what we think even worse teams than Imperial. If try gets some help this time, we believe here is a chance for an upset. blameF and co seemed a bit lost. Imperial gets a fine 2.15 odds for an almost 50/50 match and that moneyline is our pick for this match. Expect chelo to step up from the FlyQuest game. Side picks: Imperial +2.5 rounds, chelo, try and jambo over kills.

This is a heavyweight clash in the 1-1 Pool. Both teams thought they would be 2-0 from the start but are now licking their wounds after suffering upsets at the hands of the surging NRG Esports earlier in the stage. FaZe Clan, the Swiss Stage 1 favorites, find themselves in the dangerous mid-bracket "mud." For karrigan, this is a familiar script: start well, lose a chaotic BO1 to an underdog, and then wake up. NiP, meanwhile, is trying to prove they belong in the upper bracket, but facing an angry FaZe Clan in a BO1 is arguably the worst luck and draw possible. We trust twistzz and jcobbb to help their team again to get FaZe clean from the Major elimination at decent 1.55 odds (Thunderpick). Side Picks: FaZe -2,5 rounds. Player Props: frozen and xKacpersky over kills.

Please someone help privates xiELO and Jame. They have been pure fire but the other three have been just bots standing on their side. These two teams are quite close with B8 having headtr1ck and npl. The rifler is really good but headtr1ck could be hot or cold -- Jame puts out the numbers every time. There's no Jame time for saving this time since PARIVISION should not be in the 1-2 bracket on their best form. Expect to PARIVISION five to be more steady and clean the B8 out of their way. PV with 1.72 is our main pick for the Major round 3 match. Player Props: xiELO & Jame to continue firing (over kills), npl over.

PARIVISION did not start the cleanest, but the main pieces were full fire. xiELO ja Jame posted great numbers as expected. That should continue and M80 will struggle against the Eastern methodical style. Impressive start for the NA guys, but Jame takes his. PARIVISION are getting 1.58 odds to continue their map streak to 17. Our betting tip is PARIVISION ML.

Legacy will bounce back from the first round disappointment. Rare Atom fought valiantly against another Brazilian team. But it wasn't Legacy level. The huge favorites take this cleanly and won't RA even scare them. The odds are not big for the ML, but it's a LOCK. Go for minus handicaps also.

FlyQuest arrives riding a wave of confidence after shocking Legacy, a team many analysts had tipped for a clean 3-0 run us included. Imperial comes in with the win over Rare Atom, but the manner of their victory (nearly throwing a 9-3 lead on Dust2) confirmed the volatility they possess. FlyQuest's gameplay impressed a lot more in the first round, and we are counting on that to continue. Vexite was truly on fire and that's just what jks need. Someone to do heavylifting with him. If someone steps up with him, FQ will take this at juicy 1.72 odds.

Parivision have won a staggering 15 maps in a row. The Huns did not impress in their tier 1 tournament debut even on their home soil in Asia Championships. They lost all three maps with a 17-39 round difference. Don’t expect that get much better here. This PARIVISION might be truly dangerous team on the majors. Jame is officially back. Our betting tip is PARI moneyline, - handicaps, Jame and xiELO over kills.

Legacy come into this matchup with more stability, better star power, and a map pool that naturally punishes FlyQuest’s volatility. Legacy have impressed in the latest tournaments. FlyQuest can absolutely swing rounds with aggression, but against Legacy’s discipline and superior mid-round calling, their chaos style loses value quickly. In a BO1 setting the volatility is there, but Legacy simply win more opening duels and convert advantages at a higher rate. We lean Legacy as the more reliable side with stronger early-round impact and LAN-tested consistency. Our main pick is Legacy moneyline. Sidepicks Legacy -3,5 rounds, latto, dumau and regali over kills.

This BO1 pits Imperial's seasoned Major experience and structured defaults against Rare Atom's aggressive, less-predictable APAC chaos. Imperial is the clear skill favorite, but their recent inconsistency and tendency to lose momentum in MR12 make them vulnerable to an early round bleed-out. Backing Rare Atom with a plus-handicap is a calculated value play, as their momentum and unpredictable aggression ensure enough competitive rounds to cover the spread, even if the Brazilian veterans ultimately close it out. Our picks are RA moneyline, + handicaps, and ChildKing + chelo over kills.

500 don't get great moneyline odds here, but they will win. Our main prediction is to get 500 match round handicaps, where you get a lot more value. 500 were riding in a strong form like a week ago, but since then they dropped a surprising match against FAVBET. Their only other losses have come against top 50 teams, so AaB are not going to this with a lot of confidence. The Danish low tier team haven't shown much yet.

RUBY enters this match with massive confidence after sweeping BC.Game yesterday, proving they have the firepower to upset superior teams. However, 1win brings a level of tactical discipline led by HObbit that usually counters RUBY's loose, aggressive style. The series will likely be decided by the veto, as RUBY dominates on Ancient while 1win is elite on technical maps like Train and Inferno. Expect RUBY to fight hard and potentially steal a map, but 1win’s experience should help them close out the series.

EYEBALLERS are in a strong form winning the last tournament. Leo are maybe strong with the aim, but aren't the same caliber team that EYEBALLERS are. The Swedes are 75 spots higher in the rankings. Leo are a rising team, but EYEBALLERS win this match more than 2/3 of the time. Our betting prediction is JW and co. with 1.52 odds.

Good spot and odds to pick K27 live.

Electronic and s1mple don’t want to be laughed at anymore. Especially Electronic has not found his form yet. This is a tier too low for this squad and they will bounce back here after a rough few matches. RUBY is a great opponent to find the form on, for BC.Game at 1.52 odds. Even though they have had a bad h2h lately.

ENCE feel very strong at the moment. It is a great mix of international and Finnish talent with myltsi and podi. Nexus are grinding in the tier-3 and aren't even dominating. We are getting the ENCE boys from live 0-4 behind on the first map at 1.32 odds.

B8 comes to this match up as favorites. M80 (a funny match up looking at the names) are in a long winning streak but haven't played tier-1 matches for 8 weeks. It is bad news not to have elite official matches under your belt coming to major. B8 are a young talented team, spearheaded by headtr1ck and npl. The Ukrainians take their own to open their Major run at 1.65 odds. Our betting prediction is B8 moneyline and side picks headtr1ck and npl over kills + swisher over kills.

FaZe enters this matchup as a legacy giant priced like a slumping contender. Lynn Vision arrives as Asia’s sharpest rising roster with nothing to lose and everything to swing for. We expect FaZe to be one of the big favorites, who come to the Major unwavering in the first round. rain is gone and Twistzz showed great form under the new badge in the first matches. Lynn Vision surprised in the Austin Major, but FaZe knows their tricks now and the Chinese number 2 has not been in very good form lately in the big tournaments. FaZe wins cleanly. Sidepicks are Twistzzz, jcobbb and z4kr over kills.

Nuclear are stronger team and in a better form of the two. Writing this, Zero Tenacity won the opponents map pick, but we believe in the Tigeres comeback. Both of the last two maps are good for the favorites. Nuclear will bounce back at 1.50 odds.

Leo Gaming is a tough opponent for the Finnish Team. Winner Qualifies to European Pro League so a lot of pressure on line. Leo is an upcoming Ukrainian team that has a lot of young talent with a 5 wins out of last 6. Havu have struggled against the better teams. Finns might be able to take their own pick on Train or Overpass, but after all our betting pick is Leo win moneyline. Leo wins 2-1 or 2-0.

BC.GAME enter this Playoff Match with the most dangerous firepower in the entire event, led by a resurging s1mple (1.25 rating) and the iconic reunion with electronic. They’re still a raw lineup , but their individual ceiling is so far above. K27 bring zero pressure, a simple anti-strat plan, and enough CIS volatility to make this messy, but they should don’t have the tools to survive BC.GAME’s game. If s1mple and electronic show up at even 80%, BC.GAME should overpower them -- our pick: BC.GAME Moneyline + minus match round handicaps.

Another 2-2 Swiss decider match. Both teams have lost their last two matches. JiJiHao suffered a reverse sweep yesterday after a promising first map. Now the opposition is about the same, but Thunderpick is giving the best odds for JJH in the world and we have to get those 2.80 odds on our slips. Main pick will be JJH +6.5 Match Rounds at 1.72 odds.

This is a high stakes Swiss round 5 match up. (teams with a 2-2 record) . 500 looked strong with CYPHER, and the man himself looked revitalized, having more liberties and responsibility now with the new team. ECLOT are not a bad team, but they have struggled in a 5 match losing streak this month. Our betting tip is 500 win at 1.68 odds.

Rooster (#131) is coming to this winners' match, wielding a dominant head-to-head record and an elite 80.2% KAST against the volatile Mindfreak (#160). The last H2H match up showed the margins clearly: Rooster won 13-5, 13-4. We don't expect as crushing numbers, but still our C2 betting tip is Rooster 2-0 victory.

A tight group winners' match. On paper, MANA (#130) holds a slight edge in the current world rankings over HAVU (#173). Our Real Stats analysis indicates HAVU's superior map depth on Inferno and a favorable VRS forecast gives them the decisive tactical advantage over their opponents. Therefore, our Clutch Prediction is a hard-fought 2-1 victory for HAVU, who will rely on their mix up of the veterans and new talent to close out this hard fought match up.

This is a match up between two better teams in 11CCT Season 3 Europe Series 11 -- The winner goes to the playoffs. With world rankings separated by only four spots, the result hinges entirely on form, individual star performances and the map veto. K27 are in a 4-map win streak, and we believe in the young Russians to extend it even further. relaxxie (1.17 Rating) is the best player in the server to carry them to victory.

It’s been a LOOOOONG while since the Red Canids have last played internationally. They made a fairytale run in the SA Qualifiers to reach to the final. Fnatic are now filled with Ukrainian young talent + the two Nordic Legends, blameF and KRIMZ. Usually Europe has been ahead of the smaller (S)American teams, and this won’t be an exception.

Maybe this edition of 500 will be successful again now with CYPHER. volt, hampus, CeRq, Rainwaker and CYPHER all have played Tier-1 Counter-Strike. All of them have still fire in their tank below the elite CS. Ruby are decent tier-3 team but have struggled lately. 500 come to this match as a big favorites, and we believe in their project even more than the bookies do. Let's put them on our slips, 500 at 1.55 odds.

This match between SPARTA and CSDiilit is the opening match for Group B in the NODWIN Clutch Series 3 Closed Qualifier. CSDIILIT players and squad does not have much experience in Pro CS2 Scene yet. Sparta is one young Russian CS2 squad more. They have more experience, more matches, more skills and more success. That's why we ride with them to win this match up.

HAVU have been in a good form lately. There’s not much between these two teams, but it’s the Finnish momentum which will prevail

This is a mouthwatering Grand Final between the star-studded European superteam and the high-energy Brazilian powerhouse. Falcons are riding sky-high after finally beating Vitality, fueled by m0NESY's phenomenal tournament performance, but they face a serious head-to-head deficit against FURIA. We feel that it’s time for Falcons victory. Kyousuke will provide the extra level needed this time.

This semi-final is a true toss-up between Falcons' phenomenal group stage momentum and Vitality's proven big-match experience. While Falcons have the raw firepower from m0NESY and are hungry for a big win, ZywOo's clutch factor makes Vitality a slight favorite. Expect a tense, three-map affair where Vitality's depth should just barely see them through. Vitality being the underdog in the odds makes us pick them here. Vitality wins 2-1.

A Brazilian derby always hits different, and this one feels tighter than the odds suggest. FURIA come in with the bigger brand and higher ceiling, but paiN have been okay this tournament. In the tournament opener paiN surprised with a map win, but this should be smooth sailing for FURIA. The odds lean so much on FURIA that we're hitting a few handicaps for paiN.

This is the quarterfinal everyone circled the moment the bracket locked. Spirit come in looking like the most explosive team of the event, while Vitality are banking on experience and structure to drag them through a brutal matchup.

paiN Gaming is the established favorite based on ranking and experience, but PUA's recent form is undeniable. This matchup is a classic "signature map swap" scenario. PaiN will win their strong pick (likely Nuke), and PUA will use their momentum to take a map (likely Train or Dust2). The betting value here is in expecting a full, tense three-map series. PUA wins in the third.

IEM Chengdu Grand Final Re-Match. In their last meeting FURIA pulled the longer straw in 3-0 fashion. The match was close and there is room for team play and individual improvements, especially by ropz and mezii. Win streaks are always difficult to maintain on busy schedules. Vitality have a revenge in mind and pull out victorious this time.

This match features two non-Tier 1 teams, JiJieHao and Nuclear TigeRES currently ranked globally around #98 and #61, respectively. Nuclear TigeRES is the clear favorite based on recent form and historical performance. The teams met 5 days ago, when TigeRES took a clean 2-0 victory H2H.

This matchup feels unfair on paper. Passion UA pulled off a shocking win over The MongolZ, but they’re not tier-1 ready just yet. Hallzerk’s crew showed promise, yet now they face the well-oiled Falcons who punish every mistake. Still, the odds lean too heavily toward Falcons, making Passion UA handicap bets an intriguing value bet for smart CS2 bettors.

JiJieHao looks much stronger coming into this match ups. Nexus seem to be in a bit of a downfall at the moment.

This one looks heavily one-sided on paper. Vitality, one of the most structured and star packed lineups in CS2, face TYLOO, who are still trying to find consistency against top-tier opposition. Expect Vitality to control the tempo from the first round. TYLOO’s wild aggression and kind of home advantage could lead into a few highlight moments if the French side underestimate them.

A true Brazilian derby where both teams know each other inside out. FURIA’s current form has been crazy good. Their raw firepower with molodoy, KSCERATO and yuurih is dangerous. paiN, on the other hand, play more structured CS with slower utility work and team discipline. Momentum will likely decide this one: if FURIA hit early confidence, they can snowball hard. But if paiN control tempo in the start of the maps, they could keep this opening match close. FURIA might still have a little title-hangover.

A real clash of potential vs form.
Spirit have top-tier firepower — donk, sh1ro, tN1R — but haven’t hit their expected level lately. So many additions to their firepower, that the team cohesion is lacking behind. Falcons, on the other hand, bring momentum and crazy mechanics. m0NESY, NiKo, and kyousuke are building synergy fast making them a very dangerous opponent. Still, 2.40 on Spirit feels generous. If they wake up, this could easily swing their way.

This 500 roster looks solid if we were back in 2021, with players like Cerq, Hampus and Rainwaker. On the other hand, K27 is a young Russian + Belarusian mix with massive potential. X5G7V is the most recognizable name, yet the fact that he’s the lowest-rated player on the team with a 1.1 rating tells you that the firepower is spread across multiple players. CS2Bet.io Take: K27’s energy and ambition give them a slight edge, especially in momentum-driven matchups and higher-value bets.

A classic clash between two in-form teams, both capable of high-level play. 1WIN come in hot off Hobbit’s seven-match streak, showing crisp mid-round calls and strong team cohesion. Nemiga, on the other hand, have had solid performances despite roster changes, with Sowalio and the rest putting up numbers that keep them dangerous. Expect a tight, tactical series where small mistakes can swing maps either way. 1WIN’s edge comes from veteran leadership and momentum, while Nemiga will rely on clutch potential and aggressive map control to stay in contention. CS2Bet.io Take: Expect a nail-biting series, but 1WIN’s momentum and Hobbit’s return to form make them our pick. Nemiga can steal maps, but the edge goes to the Russian veterans for the series win.

PICK: Nemiga Moneyline (1.26 odds) Nemiga 1st map (1.42 odds) Nemiga were dominant earlier in the year with zweih leading the charge, but even without him, the team has maintained strong performances — largely thanks to sowalio stepping up with solid numbers. The Belarusian squad still has experience, structure, and map knowledge on their side, making them favorites against a less consistent opposition. JiJieHao are an unpredictable Middle Eastern mix — talented but scattered. While players like BOROS and sinnopsyy bring flashes of Tier 1 experience, the team’s overall cohesion and map control remain weak. They’ve shown slight improvement in recent matches but still sit over 100 in the HLTV rankings, making them the underdogs. Prediction: Nemiga’s structure and experienced roster should carry them to an easy victory.

Dynamo Eclot are slowly finding their rhythm again after a rocky few months. The Czech squad has shown signs of resurgence following recent roster changes, improving both map control and mid-round decision-making. They’re trending in the right direction even though not in the 2023 peak. Nuclear Tigeres, meanwhile, are a volatile young Russian lineup. Talented but inconsistent. Their performances swing wildly from strong showings to complete collapses, often depending on early map momentum. Against a more experienced and structured side like Eclot, that instability could prove costly. Eclot’s experience and stability should outlast the raw but erratic Tigeres squad. Its still going to be close

PICK: 1WIN -1,5 maps at 1.82 1WIN -6.5 match rounds at 1.65 Thunderpick. The 1WIN is back on form, and so is the legend HObbit — the veteran rifler who seems to have rediscovered his groove. Riding a seven-match win streak, 1WIN are entering this matchup with serious momentum, taking down solid Tier 2 opposition with a mix of structure and raw confidence. Nexus have shown flashes of quality, but remain inconsistent. They especially struggle on maps like Inferno and Ancient, where their mid-round calling tends to fall apart under pressure. Their firepower can spike when XELLOW get rolling, but maintaining that level against an in-form 1WIN squad will be a tough task. BTN is on an awful run with 0.80 rating over the last 3 months. HObbit’s return has clearly elevated 1WIN’s tactics and firepower. They are a big favorite here, but 1win should steamroll to victory.

Pick: Shinden to win Another South American, maybe Tier-3 match up. Sharks are the favorites here, but Shinden is a capable team too. In the last h2h Shinden took a clean 2-0 victory little bit over month ago. Theres a possibility that Shinden will upset again. 3.10 odds are too good to get away from.

Pick: Bestia 1st map Bestia 2nd map Bestia comes into this one as a clear favorite — and for good reason. They’ve been a consistent top-tier South American team with solid firepower and a structured style that often overwhelms lower-tier opponents. Luken and deco have been in strong form, and their map pool depth should give them an edge here. LP, on the other hand, has shown some potential but lacks experience against teams at Bestia’s level. Unless LP can bring something unpredictable or catch Bestia off guard early, this looks like a 2–0 for the Argentinians. We will bet on both 1st and 2nd map.

Pick: Bestia 1st map Bestia 2nd map Bestia comes into this one as a clear favorite — and for good reason. They’ve been a consistent top-tier South American team with solid firepower and a structured style that often overwhelms lower-tier opponents. Luken and deco have been in strong form, and their map pool depth should give them an edge here. LP, on the other hand, has shown some potential but lacks experience against teams at Bestia’s level. Unless LP can bring something unpredictable or catch Bestia off guard early, this looks like a 2–0 for the Argentinians. We will bet on both 1st and 2nd map.

MongolZ, ranked #6 in the world, are heavily favored against the unranked Passion UA. MongolZ have won 3 of their last 5, while Passion UA are also in solid recent form but lack top-tier opposition experience. Most analysts and fans expect MongolZ to dominate this best-of-three series.

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HAVU managed to scrape through a super close match yesterday, but the overall picture hasn’t changed much — they’re still inconsistent and lacking the firepower to convincingly handle emerging CIS lineups. K23 are one of those dangerous young Russian mixes that seem to improve every series. Riding a five-match win streak and sitting over 70 spots higher in the HLTV rankings, they enter this one as clear favorites. K23 are often aggressive style and better fraggers might overwhelms slower, more methodical teams like HAVU. If the Russians start hot, especially on T-side, this could get out of control quickly. HAVU might keep it close on their preferred maps, but the raw skill and tempo difference should be too much to handle over a best-of-three. K23 are huge favorites here so we have to give a few rounds as handicap, but we remain confident. At least 7 round match win gives us 1.65 odds.

Pick: Fluxo moneyline at 1.80 Thunderpick. Circuit X Retake São Paulo 2025 Grand Final between two of the best teams in Second tier Brazilian CS2. Fluxo has dominated this head to head match up the whole 2025. Mhlzin and Lucaozy are the best Fluxo players clashing against Shark stars koala and doc. Sharks are in 12 match win streak but they haven't met Fluxo after August. Now it all will change and the win streak comes to an end.

Pick: ARCRED - 4,5 match rounds ArcRed come into this matchup as the clearly stronger side, both on paper and in recent form. Their Eastern European mix — featuring sharp Uzbek talents and a disciplined calling core — has been quietly solid in online qualifiers. HAVU, meanwhile, continue to struggle with consistency and firepower, failing to find rhythm despite flashes of promise. Yes, HAVU pulled off a surprise win in their last meeting, but that result felt more like an outlier than a turning point. ArcRed have since stabilized, improving both their T-side entries and mid-round trading. Against HAVU’s slower pace and limited map pool, the matchup leans strongly toward the mix.

Pick: ArcRed Moneyline (1.42 odds at Thunderpick) ArcRed come into this matchup as the clearly stronger side, both on paper and in recent form. Their Eastern European mix — featuring sharp Uzbek talents and a disciplined calling core — has been quietly solid in online qualifiers. HAVU, meanwhile, continue to struggle with consistency and firepower, failing to find rhythm despite flashes of promise. Yes, HAVU pulled off a surprise win in their last meeting, but that result felt more like a mistake than a turning point. ArcRed have since stabilized, improving both their T-side entries and mid-round trading. Against HAVU’s slower pace and limited map pool, the matchup leans strongly toward the mix.

FURIA have certainly impressed again throughout the tournament, showing consistency and firepower. Vitality, on the other hand, haven’t had entirely smooth sailing to reach the final — but they came up clutch against MOUZ when it mattered most. FURIA’s only loss, notably, also came against MOUZ. Yesterday’s performances make this prediction a bit tricky. Every FURIA player posted a 1.00+ rating, and yuurih was just outstanding against arguably the toughest individual team in the event. For Falcons, to be fair, only kyousuke really showed up. Vitality’s CT campaigns have been stellar. As we mentioned before the tournament, counter-terrorist confidence is the key to lifting a trophy. Vitality have a real chance to lock down sites with apEX’s reads and the team’s individual brilliance against the Brazilians’ aggression. Vitality have had FURIA in their pocket in recent meetings — and we expect the French squad to show up once again in the grand final. When was the last time they lost a final, anyway? We’re backing their experience and power to push through this tough matchup Worth a look: -5.5 match handicap at 1.72 odds for a cleaner win

Pick: BIG Moneyline (1.10 odds) BIG enter this matchup still trying to find rhythm with their new lineup, but there are encouraging signs. Prosus and JDC bring firepower and composure that should eventually carry them over the French side. Mousquetaires, on the other hand, rely heavily on experience — but lack the mechanical ceiling to keep up over a full Grand Final BO5. Despite early struggles, BIG’s structure and tactical discipline should stabilize against a looser team like Mousquetaires. Expect a few close rounds early, but BIG’s mid-round calling and individual skill should take over.

What a great final we’re getting to close out IEM Chengdu. FURIA have certainly impressed again throughout the tournament, showing consistency and firepower. Vitality, on the other hand, haven’t had entirely smooth sailing to reach the final — but they came up clutch against MOUZ when it mattered most. FURIA’s only loss, notably, also came against MOUZ. Yesterday’s performances make this prediction a bit tricky. Every FURIA player posted a 1.00+ rating, and yuurih was just outstanding against arguably the toughest individual team in the event. For Falcons, to be fair, only kyousuke really showed up. Vitality’s CT campaigns have been stellar. As we mentioned before the tournament, counter-terrorist confidence is the key to lifting a trophy. Vitality have a real chance to lock down sites with apEX’s reads and the team’s individual brilliance against the Brazilians’ aggression. Vitality have had FURIA in their pocket in recent meetings — and we expect the French squad to show up once again in the grand final. When was the last time they lost a final, anyway? We’re backing their experience and power to push through this tough matchup and lift the trophy again at 1.42 odds. Also worth a look: -5.5 match handicap at 1.72 odds for a cleaner win

Despite being ranked lower (#3 vs FURIA’s #2), Falcons have the edge in raw skill and key player impact. M0NESYis a more experienced and clutch-oriented player compared to Molodoy which could make the difference in tight rounds. It’s actually super crazy that the new guy molodoy might be more decorated player of those two right now. Falcons have put the best numbers in this tournament, and we´re expecting that trend to continue. Expect Falcons to push FURIA hard — a Falcons 2‑1 victory feels realistic if they keep composure in the decider. We are betting Falcons at 1.52 odds at Thunderpick.

Maybe it’s the weird team name why the Ukrainian team BASEMENT BOYS are undervalued here. CPH Wolves are full of a bit unknown players for the big public. Feels like the skill gap is too much for the Danish to overcome. We are picking The Boys In The Basement at 1.62 odds.

s NBK- back with a bang? His team definitely has the pieces in the fragging department to become a solid tier-2 contender. misutaaa, Djoko, and BooXsy have all played in well-known lineups before — and now they’re grinding their way back to relevance. HAVU still carry that trademark Finnish discipline and patience, while GenOne rely more on pace and mechanical confidence. The problem for HAVU is that this roster doesn’t really have a star player anymore, which could make this another rough stretch for the proud Finnish organization. GenOne simply look sharper right now — and at 1.35 on the moneyline and –5.5 handicap at 1.72 were putting them on our bet slips.

s NBK- back with a bang? His team definitely has the pieces in the fragging department to become a solid tier-2 contender. misutaaa, Djoko, and Brooksy have all played in well-known lineups before — and now they’re grinding their way back to relevance. HAVU still carry that trademark Finnish discipline and patience, while GenOne rely more on pace and mechanical confidence. The problem for HAVU is that this roster doesn’t really have a star player anymore, which could make this another rough stretch for the proud Finnish organization. GenOne simply look sharper right now — and at 1.35 on the moneyline and –5.5 handicap at 1.72 were putting them on our bet slips.

Talk about a heritage matchup here. EYEBALLERS vs ENCE is pure Counter-Strike nostalgia with a modern twist. The legendary Swedish tag brings back memories of 1.6 greatness, led now by JW — the last old guard still fragging it out. On the other side of the server, ENCE bring that cold northern discipline, half Finnish again and firing on all cylinders after a strong run of results. EYEBALLERS represent heart, history, and fearless aggression. ENCE, on the other hand, are in full system mode: structured, clinical, and improving with every tournament. This matchup isn’t just another group stage clash — it’s old school CS-swagger versus modern precision. If EYEBALLERS catch fire early, we could see chaos. But on form, ENCE are the smarter CS2 bet. Super calm, super composed, and climbing the rankings fast.

This one seems to be a high octane match. FURIA’s explosive Brazilian aggression versus The Mongolz’s unpredictable, high-tempo site hits. It’s still hard to say if MongolZ are better with controlez over Senzu — we don’t think so yet. Both teams thrive on confidence, momentum, and raw aim duels rather than deep tactical structure, which means whoever settles in first probably takes control. We are getting great odds for probably onesided affair. FURIA at 1.38 feels a bargain and we are bagging it.