ESL Pro League Season 23 continues to deliver elite Counter-Strike action as Stage 2 unfolds. The second round produced everything fans expect from top-tier CS2: dominant sweeps, tense three-map battles, and several surprising upsets that reshaped the early standings.
Season 23Sweden
Natus Vincere
Aurora Gaming
AstralisRound 2 – Updated Results
paiN Gaming 2–1 FaZe Clan
paiN Gaming pulled off a major upset against FaZe. Despite FaZe entering as favorites, the Brazilian squad showed excellent composure and secured the deciding map.
The MongolZ 2–0 Aurora Gaming
The Mongolian roster continued their strong run with another confident victory, demonstrating sharp aim and relentless pressure across both maps.
G2 Esports 2–1 Natus Vincere
One of the most anticipated matches of the stage delivered a thrilling series. G2 ultimately edged out NaVi thanks to superior mid-round adaptations and star performances.
Legacy 2–0 Monte
Legacy bounced back strongly after their Round 1 defeat. Their aggressive approach overwhelmed Monte across the series.
FUT Esports 2–1 Heroic
FUT Esports surprised many analysts by defeating Heroic in a competitive series that featured several momentum swings.
MOUZ 2–1 Astralis
MOUZ maintained their excellent form, defeating Astralis after a tense three-map battle. Their coordinated executes and map control proved decisive.
3DMAX 2–0 FURIA
Another upset of the day saw 3DMAX dismantle FURIA. The French squad controlled the tempo from start to finish.
Team Spirit 2–1 B8
B8 pushed Spirit to a deciding map, but the tournament favorites ultimately closed the series with their trademark firepower.
Upcoming Match Schedule & GGbet odds
- 12:30 – paiN Gaming vs Aurora Gaming — GGbet odds: 2.36 / 1.58
- 12:30 – FaZe Clan vs Monte — GGbet odds: 1.73 / 2.08
- 15:00 – FUT Esports vs 3DMAX — GGbet odds: 1.47 / 2.65
- 15:00 – Natus Vincere vs B8 — GGbet odds: 1.50 / 2.55
- 17:30 – Legacy vs Astralis — GGbet odds: 2.06 / 1.75
- 17:30 – MOUZ vs The MongolZ — GGbet odds: 1.50 / 2.55
- 20:00 – FURIA vs Heroic — GGbet odds: 1.52 / 2.47
- 20:00 – Team Spirit vs G2 Esports — GGbet odds: 1.46 / 2.67
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Expert Predictions
paiN Gaming vs Aurora Gaming
paiN are coming off a huge win over FaZe and appear confident. Aurora remains tactically solid but inconsistent in late rounds.
Prediction: paiN Gaming to win
FaZe Clan vs Monte
FaZe desperately need a response after their upset loss. Monte can punish mistakes but often struggle against experienced rosters.
Prediction: FaZe Clan to win
FUT Esports vs 3DMAX
Both teams enter with momentum after impressive victories. This matchup could be one of the most unpredictable of the round.
Prediction: 3DMAX to win
Natus Vincere vs B8
NaVi remain one of the most tactically structured teams in the tournament. If their stars deliver, they should control the series.
Prediction: Natus Vincere to win
Legacy vs Astralis
Legacy showed strong momentum in Round 2, but Astralis still possess the strategic experience to bounce back.
Prediction: Astralis to win
MOUZ vs The MongolZ
One of the most exciting upcoming clashes. MOUZ have been extremely consistent, but The MongolZ are currently one of the most explosive teams in the tournament.
Prediction: MOUZ to win
FURIA vs Heroic
Both teams are under pressure after disappointing results. Heroic’s structured style could give them the edge in a tense matchup.
Prediction: Heroic to win
Team Spirit vs G2 Esports
A potential blockbuster series. Spirit’s raw firepower meets G2’s aggressive playstyle and tactical depth.
Prediction: Team Spirit to win
Patryk’s Prediction Performance
Total Picks: 20
Correct Predictions: 12 / 20
Accuracy: 60%
ROI: –5.8%
Final Thoughts
ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive Counter-Strike tournaments of the year. Elite teams like Team Spirit, G2, and MOUZ are fighting for dominance, while emerging squads such as The MongolZ and Legacy continue to prove they can challenge the established giants.