Legacy and NRG enter their head-to-head clash at ESL Pro League Season 22 with identical 0-1 records. For both teams, this match will be a chance to recover from a poor start and secure a stronger position in the bracket, which makes the battle highly anticipated.
Bookmakers’ View: Legacy as Favorites
Bookmakers favor Legacy, as the team has experience playing against top-tier opponents and has already defeated NRG in their only head-to-head encounter. Despite the Americans boasting stronger overall stats, most of their wins have come at the tier-2 level, while Legacy are more accustomed to higher-level competition. That is why analysts consider Legacy the favorite, predicting a 2-1 victory.
Current Form of Legacy: What to Expect from Legacy
Legacy approach the ESL Pro League Season 22 with inconsistent results. Over the past three months, the team has played 47 maps, winning only 25. Their last month was particularly underwhelming: 13–16th place at BLAST Open London 2025, 5–8th at Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Closed Qualifier, and 12–14th at FISSURE Playground 2.
- Legacy roster: latto, dumau, saadzin, n1ssim, lux
The team’s current form is also worrying — just one win in their last five matches (against HEROIC). Losses came against B8, Astralis, G2, and Team Falcons. This highlights serious struggles with stability and preparedness when facing strong opponents.
Current Form of NRG: What to Expect from NRG
NRG have been showing strong performances in 2025. Over the past three months, they have played 49 maps and won 35, reflecting a high level of consistency. Their last month was especially successful, winning both ESL Challenger League Season 50 North America Cup 1 and Fragadelphia Fragville 2025.
- NRG roster: nitr0, Jeorge, br0, XotiC, Sonic
In their last five matches, NRG won four — against NiP, ODDIK, GameHunters, and Radford University. Their only loss came against GamerLegion. This shows the team’s readiness to compete seriously, even if their opponents have mostly been from the regional scene.
Legacy Map Pool
Legacy usually avoid Train, making it their likely first ban. As for their pick, the team often leans toward Inferno or Mirage, maps where they have solid experience and consistent win rates. Based on recent stats, Inferno is the most probable choice. For the second ban, Dust2 seems logical, as NRG are very comfortable on that map. This way, Legacy aim to rely on their comfort picks while minimizing NRG’s strengths.
NRG Map Pool
NRG typically ban Ancient, and that trend should continue here. Their go-to pick will likely be Mirage, where they boast an impressive 86% win rate and strong control of opponents. For their second ban, they are expected to remove Overpass, Legacy’s statistically strongest map. That would leave Nuke as the likely decider, setting up an intriguing balance between the two lineups.
Head-to-Head Record
In the past six months, the teams have faced each other just once — at Thunderpick World Championship 2025 North America Series 1. Back then, Legacy secured a surprising 2-0 victory, winning Dust2 (13:8) and Mirage (16:14). That match proved that Legacy are capable of upsetting NRG.
Match Prediction: Legacy vs NRG, ESL Pro League S22
Although Legacy are currently going through a rough patch with several poor international results, they have already proven they can defeat NRG, as shown in their previous head-to-head win. Their experience against top-tier opposition could be decisive in this matchup.
NRG, despite their strong form and recent regional titles, have mostly played at the tier-2 level. This raises questions about their readiness to face stronger international teams. Moreover, Legacy’s more balanced map pool may provide the edge in a bo3 series.
Prediction: Legacy to win 2-1.
