ESL Pro League S22 betting preview & picks – September 30

Tuesday’s ESL Pro League Season 22 slate serves up eight best-of-three Counter-Strike 2 series with qualification and survival on the line in Stockholm.

With HOTU, ENCE, Inner Circle Esports and Gentle Mates fighting for promotion on day three, expect more surprises in the final days of Stage 1.

Below you will find ESB’s expert betting tips for all of the best-of-three series, with odds courtesy of the best esports betting sites.

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HOTU vs ENCE

Best Odds: HOTU +100 at BetOnline | ENCE -138.89 at BetOnline
When: September 30, 2025 | 10:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

HOTU shocked FURIA Esports 2-0 and edged B8, but ENCE have looked sharper against top opposition, reverse sweeping Astralis and handling M80 with clean mid-rounds. Depth and map pool favor ENCE in a best-of-three series, especially if Ancient or Anubis appear.

M80 vs ROOSTER

Best Odds: B8 -1000 at BetOnline | Rooster +550 at SportsBetting
When: September 30, 2025 | 10:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Rooster were outclassed by G2 Esports and 3DMAX, struggling to reach double digits on counter-terrorist halves. M80 haven’t impressed versus elite teams, but their fundamentals and firepower are a tier above Rooster. Expect M80 to control vetoes and snowball early economy.

G2 ESPORTS vs B8

Best Odds: G2 -625 at BetOnline | B8 +350 at SportsBetting
When: September 30, 2025 | 13:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

G2 Esports cruised past Rooster; however, they were upset 1-2 against Gentle Mates on Monday. B8 scraped by Legacy before falling to HOTU in their own 1-2 loss, and their late-round calling has looked shaky versus elite riflers. In a straight aim duel, G2’s ceiling and veto control should tell.

INNER CIRCLE ESPORTS vs GENTLE MATES

Best Odds: IC -120.48 at BetOnline | M8 -120.48 at SportsBetting
When: September 30, 2025 | 13:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Inner Circle Esports keep grinding out 2-1 wins at ESL Pro League S22 (over 3DMAX and GamerLegion), leaning on disciplined defaults and strong clutch rates. Gentle Mates upset HEROIC and edged past G2, with explosive plays being key to their victories. With both trending to three maps and a tight moneyline, totals appeal most.

ASTRALIS vs GAMERLEGION

Best Odds: Astralis -163.93 at BetOnline | GL +120 at BetOnline
When: September 30, 2025 | 15:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Astralis defeated Fluxo 2-1 but were outclassed by ENCE. GamerLegion was too good for NRG, but they fell to Inner Circle, struggling in the mid-round when forced off scripted executes. In a BO3, Astralis’ stronger veto and Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz’ consistency should punish GL’s shaky form.

NRG vs FLUXO

Best Odds: NRG -163.93 at BetOnline | Fluxo +120 at BetOnline
When: September 30, 2025 | 15:30 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Fluxo are 0-2 with lopsided halves and limited impact from their AWP on late-buy rounds. NRG’s loss to Legacy exposed mid-round discipline, but their entry spacing and clutch conversion are still a tier above. Expect NRG to control the economy and punish weak site holds.

FURIA ESPORTS vs LEGACY

Best Odds: FURIA -625 at BetOnline | Legacy +350 at BetOnline
When: September 30, 2025 | 18:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

Legacy’s upset of NRG showed bite, but FURIA Esports’ 2-0 bounce-back over Fluxo suggests stabilization. If Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato and Yuri “yuurih” Boian hit form, FURIA’s aggressive mid takes and retake utility should overwhelm Legacy on Inferno or Anubis. Favorites also hold a deeper map pool for deciders.

HEROIC vs 3DMAX

Best Odds: HEROIC -120.48 at BetOnline | 3DMAX -120.48 at SportsBetting
When: September 30, 2025 | 18:00 CEST
Watch Live: Twitch

3DMAX took a map off IC in a loss before handling Rooster with ease, while HEROIC rebounded by sweeping M80. This series is expected to be tight, as both favor double-rifle pressure and proactive counter-terrorist info plays. With volatile pistol rounds, total maps is a better bet than either side.