ESL Pro League S22 Stage 1 betting predictions & odds – October 2

The last three matches in Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 22 will take place on Thursday, October 2, with favorites under pressure and live underdogs sniffing upsets.

Pre-tournament favorites G2 Esports and FURIA Esports will play in do-or-die matches against ENCE and B8, respectively. Meanwhile, Astralis and Legacy will clash in between the headline fixtures.

We break down each of the three Counter-Strike 2 series, with odds courtesy of the top sportsbooks.

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G2 ESPORTS vs ENCE

Best Odds: G2 -500 at BetOnline | ENCE +333 at BetOnline
When: October 2, 2025 | 13:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

G2 Esports have struggled for consistency in Stage 1, dropping matches to Gentle Mates and B8 before rebounding against Fluxo.

ENCE opened with two wins but have since lost to HOTU and 3DMAX.

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  The bookies' bookie

Neither of these two inspire any confidence, so it is very hard to back G2 at the offered odds with top esports betting sites.

In eight total matches at ESL Pro League S22, G2 and ENCE have played in six series that have gone the distance, suggesting this clash is destined for a decider.

ASTRALIS vs LEGACY

Best Odds: Astralis -188.68 at BetOnline | Legacy +137 at BetOnline
When: October 2, 2025 | 16:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Astralis bounced back from two straight defeats by eliminating HEROIC on Wednesday, setting up a meeting with Legacy — a team they beat 2-0 at FISSURE Playground #2 just two weeks ago.

It’s easy to make a strong case for the Danish squad here, given that result and the tougher opposition they’ve faced throughout Stage 1.

Legacy shocked FURIA Esports 2-0 before falling 0-2 to Gentle Mates, underscoring their inconsistency.

With the rounds line set at 4.5 and Astralis having a strong chance to sweep, backing the favorite at the line is a solid play.

FURIA ESPORTS vs B8

Best Odds: FURIA -454.55 at BetOnline | B8 +300 at SportsBetting
When: October 2, 2025 | 18:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

FURIA Esports have been one of Stage 1’s most intriguing teams, dropping 0-2 series to HOTU and Legacy but sweeping Fluxo and M80 2-0.

B8, meanwhile, impressed in a 2-1 win over G2 before falling flat in a 0-2 loss to GamerLegion.

FURIA’s dominant victory over M80 suggests they’ve rediscovered form at the right time, and that momentum should give them plenty of confidence heading into this do-or-die series.