Counter-Strike 2 ESL Pro League Season 22 - FPS Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Esports
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Introduction to Counter-Strike 2 ESL Pro League Betting
The ESL Pro League is the world’s premier professional Counter-Strike league and one of the most important professional leagues across all major Esports. It features top teams from around the world, all competing for a share of the $1 million prize pool.
The ESL Pro League consists of 3 major stages, with teams entering either through open qualifiers or by invitation.
When is ESL Pro League Season 22?
The ESL Pro League Season 22 takes place from September 27 to October 12. It’s an offline tournament, with matches held at the ESL Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.
History of the ESL Pro League Tournament
The Electronic Sports League organisation created the European ESL back in November 2014, but in 2015, it agreed to a joint venture with the North American-based E-Sports Entertainment Association League to create a global Counter-Strike league.
The very first season of the ESL Pro League offered $500,000 in prize money for the finals and was won by Fnatic. Over time, the format changed to introduce more teams to the final stage, and the prize pool was increased to $1 million.
Originally, the ESL was composed of four regional leagues, with teams competing against opponents from the same geographical region. The top four teams from each continent would then progress to the finals and receive an automatic invitation to the next season. However, the ESL Pro League was unified into a single league in 2021, starting with Season 13.
Since the inaugural season, the ESL Pro League has been won by 14 teams. The teams with the most titles are Fnatic, MOUZ and Astralis, which have all won 3 times.
Who is Playing in the ESL Pro League Season 22
The following teams have received their invitation to Stage 2 of the competition:
Team Vitality - 2-time winners (Season 21 and 16)
MOUZ - 3-time winners (Season 19, 18 and 10)
Team Spirit - 3rd/4th at Season 21
The MongolZ - 3rd/4th at Season 21
Team Falcons - 9th/11th at Season 21
Aurora Gaming - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
FaZe Clan - 13th/16th at Season 20
Natus Vincere - 5th/8th at Season 21
These teams have all been invited to Stage 1 of the competition:
FURIA - 12th/14th at Season 21
G2 Esports - 5th/8th at Season 21
GamerLegion - 9th/11th at Season 21
HEROIC - 20th/22nd at Season 21
3DMAX - 9th/11th at Season 21
Virtus.pro - 13th/16th at Season 20
Astralis - 3-time winners (Season 12, 8 and 7)
B8 - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
NRG - 20th/22nd at Season 21
Fluxo - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
Lynn Vision Gaming - 20th/22nd at Season 21
Rooster - 29th/32nd at Season 20
TEAM NEXT LEVEL - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
M80 - 17th/19th at Season 21
Legacy - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
HOTU - 1st appearance at the ESL Pro League
Format and Schedule of the ESL Pro League
Stage 1 - 27 September - 1 October
16 teams compete in a Swiss system, with 5 rounds. The 1st round features matchups based on seeding, while the 2nd round sees teams drawn against opponents they haven’t already faced, with winners of the 1st round playing losers of the 1st round.
For the 3rd round, teams are drawn against new opponents. Teams that have lost the first 2 rounds will be eliminated if they lose again, while teams that won the first 2 rounds will automatically progress with a win.
The 4th round sees teams drawn against opponents they haven’t already met. Teams that have 2 wins will be matched against teams with 2 losses. The losers are eliminated while the winners progress to the next stage.
The fifth round follows the same format, with losers eliminated and winners progressing/ All matches during this stage are played to the best of 3 games.
Stage 2 - 3-7 October
8 teams from Stage 1 join the 8 teams that received an invitation to Stage 2. Once again, the teams compete in a Swiss system, with 5 rounds to eliminate teams and allow 8 teams to progress to the next stage. Matches are also played to the best of 3 games.
Playoffs - 9-12 October
The 8 best teams from Stage 2 will progress to the playoffs, which use a single-elimination bracket format. This means winning teams progress to the next stage, while the losing team is eliminated. All matches are played to the best of 3 games, except for the Grand Final, which is played to the best of 5.
How to Bet on ESL Pro League Season 22 & FPS Bet Types
It’s easy to start betting on the ESL Pro League at Stake. Before you do, we recommend reading through our Counter-Strike betting guide and FPS glossary guide to familiarise yourself with the game as well as reading our sports betting guide to help you get started with sports betting. Here are the main steps you need to follow:
Log in to your account and search for Counter-Strike to see live and upcoming matches.
You can also use the menu to find Esports > Counter-Strike > International > ESL Pro League Season 22.
Open any match to see the full range of available betting markets.
Select a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place.
There are lots of ways to bet on FPS games like Counter-Strike at Stake. Here are some of the most popular bet types:
Match Winner - Twoway (Moneyline)
Map Winner - Threeways (1x2)
Match Round Handicap
Total Maps (Over/Under)
Match Total Rounds
Duel of Player Kills Draw No Bet
Player Props (total kills, total headshots, etc)
ESL Pro League Season 22 Betting Tips & Strategies
Look at recent form - Check how each team has performed in other competitions this year, including qualifying and tournaments such as the BLAST.tv Majors and IEMs. Looking at form in major tournaments will give you the best idea of how a team will perform at Season 22.
Check stats on different maps - The key to success at any Esports tournament is to be able to perform effectively over multiple maps. Check the map pool and how flexible each team is. While some teams might have a strategy that works well on one map, they could struggle to replicate it.
Read through our guides and predictions - Before you bet, read our Esports betting guide and FPS betting guide to learn how things work. You can also check out our ESL Pro League picks blog for expert analysis and predictions.
Live Betting & Streaming Options for ESL Pro League Season 22
When looking at betting odds for the ESL Pro League Season 22, you’ll find both pre-match and live betting options available on all matches. To see the live odds, you simply need to log in to your account and open the match while the event is in progress. Check the latest stats and live scores before you bet, and use the free live streams to enjoy the action as it happens.
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