Förutsägelse om match CS2 GamerLegion - sAw

The third-place decider at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 promises to be just as intense as the grand final. GamerLegion and SAW know each other well — the two sides have faced off twice in the past six months, trading victories. This time, however, it’s not only about a podium finish but also about pride and proving consistency at the top level. Both teams will be eager to close their tournament run on a high note, and with a bo3 series ahead, the outcome will largely depend on map pool depth, preparation, and mental resilience.

How the Bookmakers See It: GamerLegion Are the Favorites

Bookmakers slightly favor GamerLegion heading into this clash. Their recent form has looked more structured and disciplined, and the team appears to be regaining confidence after a shaky start to the event. Key players have stepped up individually, and their tactical approach gives them flexibility across multiple maps. While SAW took the most recent head-to-head, GamerLegion are seen as the more experienced and adaptable side — capable of exploiting their strongest areas, particularly on Overpass and Dust2, where they tend to perform with composure and precision.

GamerLegion’s Current Form: What to Expect

GamerLegion come into this match with an uneven but promising run of form. Over the past three months, they have played 61 maps, winning 29, suggesting issues with consistency but also endurance across events. In October, they participated in ESL Pro League Season 22, finishing 15–16th, and CS Asia Championships 2025, where they ended 13–16th.

• Roster: ztr, Tauson, PR, REZ, hypex

Despite ups and downs, recent results look encouraging — wins over HEROIC, Gentle Mates, and fnatic show their ability to perform against strong opposition. Losses to sAw and Aurora highlight areas for improvement, but GamerLegion’s adaptability remains one of their strongest assets.

SAW’s Current Form: What to Expect

The Portuguese side SAW appear to be in better rhythm overall. Over the past three months, they’ve won 30 of 53 maps, a solid record that reflects their consistency. In October, they competed at Fragadelphia Blocktober 2025, finishing 5–8th, showing depth in both map pool and coordination.

• Roster: MUTiRiS, story, Ag1l, krazy, aragornN

SAW have won four of their last five matches — defeating Aurora, Liquid, GamerLegion, and NiP, losing only to Legacy. Their current form shows confidence and tactical clarity, especially when they control the pace early in a series.

GamerLegion’s Map Pool

GamerLegion will almost certainly start the veto phase by banning Mirage, their weakest map statistically. Their first pick is expected to be Overpass, one of their most played maps (14 times in the past three months) with a 50% win rate. The structure and balance of Overpass suit their playstyle — disciplined control, methodical spacing, and strong CT setups.

For their second ban, GamerLegion are likely to remove Train, one of SAW’s strongest maps (71% win rate), to prevent the Portuguese side from gaining an early edge. This setup leaves Overpass as their comfort pick and Dust2 as a strong potential decider, where they hold a solid 56% win rate.

SAW’s Map Pool

Since GamerLegion will remove Mirage, SAW are expected to ban Ancient, a map where they previously lost to GL and have struggled to find consistency. Their first pick will almost certainly be Nuke — their best map with a 64% win rate, and one where they already beat GamerLegion earlier in this tournament.

For their second ban, SAW will likely remove Inferno, knowing GamerLegion can be dangerous there with fast, unpredictable executes. This move leaves the series balanced for a potential third map on Dust2, where both sides are confident — 56% for GL and 71% for SAW — setting the stage for an explosive decider.

Expected veto and picks:

• GamerLegion ban Mirage
• SAW ban Ancient
• GamerLegion pick Overpass
• SAW pick Nuke
• GamerLegion ban Train
• SAW ban Inferno
• Dust2 remains as the decider

Head-to-Head Record

In the past six months, the two teams have met twice. The first encounter came at FISSURE Playground 1, where GamerLegion dominated 2–0 (13:7 on Nuke, 13:7 on Ancient). Their latest clash, however, took place at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, where SAW claimed revenge with a 2–1 victory (Nuke 13:6, Inferno 17:19, Ancient 16:14).

Both series showcased similar dynamics — tactical battles on Nuke and Ancient, with each side leveraging its map strengths. This history suggests another close series, likely going the full distance.

Prediction for the Third-Place Match: GamerLegion vs SAW

The third-place match promises to be close and competitive, but GamerLegion hold a slight edge. Despite their inconsistencies, they’ve shown the ability to adapt mid-series and play disciplined Counter-Strike on their best maps. Wins over HEROIC and fnatic underline their high ceiling, and their tactical flexibility gives them an advantage against SAW’s more predictable structure.

Strategically, GamerLegion possess the deeper and more balanced map pool. Their proficiency on Overpass and Dust2 should prove decisive, especially if they can control the early tempo. Having already beaten SAW 2–0 earlier this year, they enter this matchup with confidence and a psychological advantage.

Considering current form, map balance, and head-to-head record, GamerLegion are slight favorites to claim the bronze.

Predicted score: GamerLegion 2–1 SAW.