{"id":10819,"date":"2025-03-12T16:33:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=10819"},"modified":"2025-03-12T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:33:48","slug":"esl-pro-league-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/esl-pro-league-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"ESL Pro League S21 Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>As the dust settles over the Group Stage of ESL Pro League Season 21, the remaining eight Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports teams are ready to face off in the Playoffs. The ESL Studio venue in Stockholm, Sweden, is primed for action\u2014and so are we!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our comprehensive viewers\u2019 guide to the ESL Pro League Season 21 Playoffs includes the schedule, format, prize pool distribution, matchups, official bracket, and expert betting predictions. Let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Check out the latest <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>CS2 betting odds<\/em><\/a><em>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>ESL Pro League S21<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#esl-pro-league-s-21-playoffs-schedule-format\">ESL Pro League S21 Playoffs Schedule &amp; Format<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#prize-pool-distribution\">Prize Pool Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-watch-esl-pro-league-s-21\">How To Watch ESL Pro League S21<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#teams-competing-in-esl-pro-league-s-21\">Teams Competing In ESL Pro League S21<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#our-predictions-for-esl-pro-league-s-21\">Our Predictions For ESL Pro League S21<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#team-vitality\">Team Vitality<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#team-spirit\">Team Spirit<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#mouz\">MOUZ<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-mongol-z\">The MongolZ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#who-will-lift-the-trophy-in-stockholm\">Who Will Lift The Trophy In Stockholm?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"esl-pro-league-s-21-playoffs-schedule-format\"><strong>ESL Pro League S21 Playoffs Schedule &amp; Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESL Pro League Season 21 Playoffs Stage runs from March 13 to 16, 2025. It\u2019s the final stage of competition, where teams compete in a do-or-die single-elimination bracket. The Quarterfinals and Semifinals are best-of-three, and the Grand Final is best-of-five. There are no second chances, making the Playoffs that much more thrilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prize-pool-distribution\">Prize Pool Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the ESL Pro League S21\u2019s prize pool distribution, totaling $1 million. Note that the playoffs only feature the top eight teams, with the remaining 16 already reaching their final placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Place<\/td><td>Prize Money<\/td><td>Club Reward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1st<\/td><td>$100,000<\/td><td>$150,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd<\/td><td>$50,000<\/td><td>$75,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd\/4th<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><td>$55,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5th-8th<\/td><td>$18,000<\/td><td>$40,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9th-11th<\/td><td>$13,500<\/td><td>$25,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12th-14th<\/td><td>$10,500<\/td><td>$10,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15th\/16th<\/td><td>$8,500<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17th-19th<\/td><td>$6,500<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20th-22nd<\/td><td>$4,500<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23rd\/24th<\/td><td>$3,000<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>$400,000<\/td><td>$600,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-watch-esl-pro-league-s-21\"><strong>How To Watch ESL Pro League S21<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Thunderpick, you can watch all the ESL Pro League action live via our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 betting section<\/a>. Simply click the &#8220;Live&#8221; tab and select the camera icon next to any match. An embedded live stream will appear, and you&#8217;ll see our bet slip on the right-hand side. You can also watch the event live on ESL&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/ESLCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitch<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/ESLCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teams-competing-in-esl-pro-league-s-21\"><strong>Teams Competing In ESL Pro League S21<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only eight teams made it through the Group Stage to earn spots in the Playoffs bracket. The Quarterfinals matchups for the event are based on performances in the Group Stage. Check out the absolute banger matchups kicking things off at ESL Studio in Stockholm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/mouz-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOUZ<\/a> vs.<a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/g2-esports-team-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> G2 Esports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/team-spirit-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team Spirit<\/a> vs. Eternal Fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/team-vitality-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Team Vitality<\/a> vs.<a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/team-liquid-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Team Liquid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/the-mongolz-team-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"307\" title=\"Mongolz team\">MongolZ<\/a> vs.<a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/natus-vincere-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> NAVI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find the official bracket and layout from <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ESLCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESL<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ESL-Pro-League-S21.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ESL-Pro-League-S21.webp 512w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ESL-Pro-League-S21-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ESL-Pro-League-S21-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-predictions-for-esl-pro-league-s-21\"><strong>Our Predictions For ESL Pro League S21<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it\u2014all eight teams competing could take home the gold. The Playoffs bracket is stacked with the best in the business. And when they\u2019re playing in front of a live crowd, anything can happen. Not only that, but they\u2019re playing in a single-elimination format, where one mistake can result in elimination. All that said, we\u2019ve taken on the challenge of picking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important note: <\/strong><em>Our ESL Pro League Season 21 Playoffs betting predictions are based on current team and player form, recent matchups in the previous stages of the tournament, the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/ranking\/teams\/2025\/march\/10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>HLTV World Rankings (March 10)<\/em><\/a><em>, and the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/valve-ranking\/teams\/2025\/march\/11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Global Valve Ranking (March 11)<\/em><\/a><em>. We also looked closely at recent S-Tier results and matchups from PGL Cluj-Napoca and IEM Katowice 2025. Our analysis should not be considered betting advice to act upon. Past performances do not guarantee future results. Always gamble responsibly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-vitality\"><strong>Team Vitality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So far at ESL Pro League Season 21, there have been three indications that <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-vitality-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"150\" title=\"Team Vitality\">Team Vitality<\/a> is the top contender. First, the &#8220;Chosen One&#8221; (aka AWPer ZywOo) has rarely missed a shot. Secondly, Estonian rifler <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/ropz-the-best-counter-strike-player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robin &#8220;ropz&#8221; Kool<\/a> is in fantastic form and has acclimated perfectly within the roster. Last but not least, Vitality&#8217;s IGL, apEX, has made hero-level rotation calls as if he had a crystal ball tucked away somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Team Vitality is ranked #2 by HLTV and Valve behind <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-spirit-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Team Spirit\">Team Spirit<\/a>, we predict that apEX will lead his squad to victory. Need proof? This squad delivered a devastating 3-0 sweep against Team Spirit at IEM Katowice 2025&#8217;s Grand Final to lift that trophy this past February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team Vitality roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mathieu &#8220;ZywOo&#8221; Herbaut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robin &#8220;ropz&#8221; Kool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shahar &#8220;flameZ&#8221; Shushan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William &#8220;mezii&#8221; Merriman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan &#8220;apEX&#8221; Madesclaire <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9my &#8220;XTQZZZ&#8221; Quoniam <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-spirit\"><strong>Team Spirit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Spirit is considered the best team in the world by all measurements, so it\u2019s tough to justify this squad not making the podium. We predict that they\u2019ll beat the Turkish side Eternal Fire in a close match and knock out defending champions <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/mouz-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"33\" title=\"Mouz\">MOUZ<\/a> in the Semifinal. However, in the Grand Final, we think the squad will fall in a close match against Team Vitality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite Team Spirit being ranked #1, the young squad has shown they have some weaknesses. Unless star rifler donk shows up and delivers a mind-blowing performance, the team may need to settle for a 2nd-place finish at this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team Spirit roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Danil &#8220;donk&#8221; Kryshkovets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dmitriy &#8220;sh1ro&#8221; Sokolov<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boris &#8220;magixx&#8221; Vorobyev<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Myroslav &#8220;zont1x&#8221; Plakhotja<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leonid &#8220;chopper&#8221; Vishnyakov <em>(IGL)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sergey &#8220;hally&#8221; Shavayev <em>(Coach)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mouz\"><strong>MOUZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MOUZ flourished when young IGL Brollan led the charge with excellent calls and plays as the <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/cs2-entry-fragger\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"236\" title=\"CS2 Entry Fragger\">entry fragger<\/a> to win PGL Cluj-Napoca with a 3-1 score over <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/team-falcons-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"49\" title=\"Team Falcons\">Team Falcons<\/a>. PGL Cluj-Napoca was the most recent S-Tier CS2 event leading up to ESL Pro League Season 21, cementing MOUZ as one of the favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the defending champions for both Season 19 and 20, the squad&#8217;s presence at ESL Pro League events is without question. While we don&#8217;t predict MOUZ will win three in a row, we also can\u2019t count them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MOUZ roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00c1d\u00e1m &#8220;torzsi&#8221; Torzs\u00e1s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dorian &#8220;xertioN&#8221; Berman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jimi &#8220;Jimpphat&#8221; Salo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lotan &#8220;Spinx&#8221; Giladi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ludvig &#8220;Brollan&#8221; Brolin (IGL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dennis &#8220;sycrone&#8221; Nielsen (Coach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-mongol-z\"><strong>The MongolZ<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bold prediction: The MongolZ will eliminate <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/natus-vincere-overview\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"34\" title=\"Natus Vincere\">NAVI<\/a>. While it\u2019s true that NAVI won all three maps in previous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hltv.org\/matches\/2380073\/natus-vincere-vs-the-mongolz-esl-pro-league-season-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">matches<\/a>, The MongolZ have shown promise. The team scored nine rounds on Ancient at IEM Katowice 2025, which was the last time these two teams faced off.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, NAVI has been slightly unstable during this season of the ESL Pro League. They lost 2-1 to underdogs SAW in the opening Group Stage map and then lost the first map (Inferno) against another underdog, TYLOO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MongolZ currently boasts excellent form, beating G2 Esports with a dramatic reverse sweep in the Group Stage. The Mongolian squad&#8217;s hunger for victory and big-match temperament make us believe they can beat NAVI to claim a spot in the Semifinals of ESL Pro League Season 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The MongolZ roster:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sodbayar &#8220;Techno4K&#8221; Munkhbold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usukhbayar &#8220;910&#8221; Banzragch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ayush &#8220;mzinho&#8221; Batbold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Azbayar &#8220;Senzu&#8221; Munkhbold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garidmagnai &#8220;bLitz&#8221; Byambasuren (<em>IGL<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Erdenedalai &#8220;maaRaa&#8221; Bayanbat (<em>Coach<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-will-lift-the-trophy-in-stockholm\">Who Will Lift The Trophy In Stockholm?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With amazing matchups so far and now a stacked Playoffs, ESL Pro League Season 21 has been one heck of a ride. And no matter who you\u2019re backing in the Playoffs, the intensity should be off the charts. Stay locked in for every clutch play and game-changing strat right here at Thunderpick. And if you\u2019re looking to add some extra excitement, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/esports\/cs2-betting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CS2 betting section<\/a> for the latest odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Always practice <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/responsible-gaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Responsible Gambling<\/em><\/a><em> and check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/content\/promotions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>latest promo offers<\/em><\/a><em> and boosts. T&amp;Cs apply. 18+ to play.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the dust settles over the Group Stage of ESL Pro League Season 21, the remaining eight Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports teams are ready to face off in the Playoffs. 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