CS2 esports betting during PGL Masters Bucharest 2025

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Because the players in this Counter-Strike 2 tournament are all fairly evenly matched, predicting who will win is both fascinating and difficult.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is a great event for betting on Counter-Strike 2. With a longer tournament format and numerous matches, there will be plenty of chances to put your CS2 knowledge to the test. Because the winner isn’t obvious, the odds are favorable, and many teams have a realistic shot at winning.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Key info and teams

The tournament goes on from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 and includes two stages.

Tournament StageDetails
Swiss System matches16 teams play through five Swiss System rounds. To advance further, they need to earn three wins. We have many opportunities for early betting and a chance to understand the current form of the participants.
PlayoffsHigh-stakes matches with a good chance to dive into specific CS2 betting markets at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025.

The image shows the 16 teams competing. Most teams are evenly matched, though Aurora is considered a slight favorite based on their recent performance. However, Aurora hasn’t been consistently strong. You can find our betting predictions in the tips section below.

How to bet on CS2 matches during PGL Masters Bucharest 2025

Counter-Strike 2 is a hugely popular game for esports betting. The current tournament is attracting a lot of attention because of its large prize pool – a total of $1,250,000 USD. This is split between $625,000 awarded directly to the winning teams and another $625,000 distributed to the organizations that support them.

Popular CS2 bet types

When betting on Counter-Strike 2 esports, like during the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, you’ll find several common ways to place your bets.

  • Moneyline, match winner.
  • Map winner.
  • Total maps: The tournament includes best-of-three (Bo3) matches in both stages, so the bets are two or three maps in a match. The grand final is Bo5, and the bets also include the “over/under” options.
  • Handicap bets: This type is used for betting on a clear favorite or backing a strong underdog.
  • Prop bets: These are specific to Counter-Strike 2: pistol round winner, odd/even total rounds, player kills, the number of rounds, etc.

CS2 betting tips for the Masters

The most general betting tips for each CS2 esports event are the following:

  • Check the recent results of the teams.
  • Consider map vetos, as some teams feel better on some of them.
  • Ignore hype, as it may be misleading. There are no guaranteed wins in CS2 and in esports betting!

Looking at the upcoming PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, several teams seem likely to be strong contenders.

  • Aurora Gaming: They were in the grand final of CS2 EWC 2025. It’s the tournament favorites, even if the players’ performance is pretty shaky. Just a few days ago, Aurora finished 4th at Thunderpick World Championship 2025.
  • Legacy won the CS Asia Championships 2025 around a week ago. They defeated 3DMAX in the grand final, and these opponents are also present at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025.
  • FlyQuest played at many top events this year, but recently, their results dropped significantly. 
  • Astralis have ups and downs. They were in the grand final of PGL Astana 2025.
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas have been performing decently at the recent tournaments. NiP were in the grand final of StarSeries Fall 2025.

When betting on CS2 esports during PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, it’s best to stay level-headed. Since there aren’t any obvious winners, every match offers both good opportunities and risks. Remember there’s always another tournament coming up, so avoid getting carried away and setting yourself up for disappointment.

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2025-10-23 13:41