PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Predictions: CS2 Power Rankings
Disclaimer: Predictions are based on opinion and should not be construed as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes, and power rankings are subject to change. Odds and Valve Regional Standings (VRS) rankings are accurate as of October 24 and can shift at a moment’s notice.
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is a top-tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) LAN event, running from October 26 to November 1. Sixteen of the world’s strongest teams will battle it out for their share of a massive $1,250,000 prize pool, promising a week of nonstop action at the PGL Studios in Romania.
With most of the top 10 teams not attending, many fans might wonder which teams are the favorites to lift the trophy. That’s where our PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 power rankings come in, as we consider all the latest available information, including CS2 betting odds.
PGL Masters Bucharest Power Rankings: Playoffs Predictions
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 will host 16 CS2 teams, each invited based on their VRS rankings as of September 29. In these power rankings, we’ve attempted to predict which eight teams will survive the 16-Team Swiss System Group Stage.
To create our power rankings for PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, we considered a range of factors, including matchup histories, roster changes, expected player form, past performances, and the latest bookmaker odds.
We use decimal odds format (Bet x Odds = Payout), but also provide American odds and the implied probability in our analysis. Odds can play an essential factor in determining a team’s strength. After all, odds represent a bookmaker’s confidence in an outcome occurring.
Aurora Gaming (#1)
Turkish powerhouse Aurora Gaming is the favorite to win PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, currently ranked #10 on the VRS. Thanks to star rifler İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş’s consistent record, the squad has remained in the top 10 world rankings for most of 2025.
That said, Aurora is hungry to secure victory at their first top-tier LAN after narrowly missing out on winning the Esports World Cup. Odds of 3.40 (+240) indicate an implied probability of 29.41% that Aurora Gaming will lift the PGL Masters Bucharest trophy.
Aurora Gaming roster:
- İsmailсan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
- Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın
- Özgür “woxic” Eker
- Samet “jottAAA” Köklü
- Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli (IGL)
- Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı (Coach)
Legacy (#2)
Legacy won their first top-tier LAN trophy at the CS Asia Championships 2025, impressing everyone with their never-say-die attitude. The Brazilian outfit, ranked #13 on the VRS, has shown incredible recent form, with Bruno “latto” Rebelatto as the spearhead of their attack.
With 23-year-old IGL Lucas “lux” Meneghini calling the shots, the sky’s the limit for Legacy. Odds of 14.00 (+1300) imply only a 7.14% win probability, but those figures don’t quite reflect their recent form. Our expert believes Legacy has the momentum and structure to push for a top-two finish.
Legacy roster:
- Bruno “latto” Rebelatto
- Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer
- Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco
- Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira
- Lucas “lux” Meneghini (IGL)
- Olavo “chucky” Napoleão (Coach)
3DMAX (#3)
French side 3DMAX sit #9 on the VRS after an impressive runner-up finish at CS Asia Championships 2025, where they fell 3-2 in a slugfest of the Grand Final. The team has proven consistent throughout the season and is one of the top teams competing.
Odds of 4.80 (+380) indicate an implied probability of 20.83% for the French side to win it all at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. A podium finish for 3DMAX is likely, and would be a fantastic early birthday present for young IGL Filip “Graviti” Branković, who turns 22 on November 8.
3DMAX roster:
- Lucas “Lucky” Chastang
- Pierre “Ex3rcice” Bulinge
- Bryan “Maka” Canda
- Alexandre “bodyy” Pianaro
- Filip “Graviti” Branković (IGL)
- Pierre “YouKnow” Marco (Coach)
Astralis (#4)
At #14 on the VRS, Astralis sits comfortably as a top team in our PGL Masters Bucharest power rankings. After benching Martin “stavn” Lund, Astralis reunited the formidable, four-time CS Major Championship-winning duo of Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz and Emil “Magisk” Reif on September 1.
Odds of 5.30 (+430) signal faith in the all-Danish lineup, with an 18.87% implied probability to win PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Depending on how quickly Magisk has acclimated to the roster, Astralis’ chances might be higher than indicated.
Astralis roster:
- Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz
- Victor “Staehr” Staehr
- Emil “Magisk” Reif
- Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard
- Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen (IGL)
- Casper “ruggah” Due (Coach)
Team Liquid (#5)
Team Liquid has the firepower to defeat any squad at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Sitting at #11 on the VRS, Liquid has seen some recent success, placing 3rd-4th at FISSURE Playground #2. That’s before the return of Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski, further powering up the roster.
Odds of 7.00 (+600) indicate that Team Liquid has a 14.29% chance of winning PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Depending on how well Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek has adapted to the IGL role, Team Liquid could make a deep run.
Team Liquid roster:
- Keith “NAF” Markovic
- Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak
- Guy “NertZ” Iluz
- Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
- Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek (IGL)
- Viktor “flashie” Tamás Bea (Coach)
GamerLegion (#6)
Ranked #17 on the VRS, GamerLegion posted mixed results in 2025, with flashes of brilliance, including wins over both Astralis and Team Liquid. They impressed by pushing The MongolZ (#2 on VRS) to their limits in a close 2-1 affair at ESL Pro League Season 22, indicating strong form.
Odds of 5.80 (+480) translate to a 17.24% implied probability of GamerLegion lifting their first top-tier LAN trophy in Romania. All eyes are on Polish AWPer Milan “hypex” Polowiec, who joined the squad on September 14.
GamerLegion roster:
- Sebastian “Tauson” Tauson
- Oldřich “PR” Nový
- Fredrik “REZ” Sterner
- Milan “hypex” Polowiec
- Erik “ztr” Gustafsson (IGL)
- Ashley “ashhh” Battye (Coach)
Ninjas in Pyjamas (#7)
Danish IGL Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer has returned to the Ninjas in Pyjamas roster early, after welcoming his second child. The return of Snappi instills confidence that the team can reach the Playoffs Stage of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025.
Odds of 7.00 (+600) signal a 14.29% implied probability for Ninjas in Pyjamas to secure victory. The odds indicate that the squad is currently underranked (#25 on the VRS) and could cause some upsets.
Ninjas in Pyjamas roster:
- Artem “r1nkle” Moroz
- Michel “ewjerkz” Magalhães
- Rasmus “sjuush” Beck
- Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara (on loan from ENCE)
- Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer (IGL)
- Richard “Xizt” Landström (Coach)
Fnatic (#8)
Fnatic ranks #19 on the VRS and has a solid shot at making it to the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Playoffs Stage. The squad became the final European team to qualify for the StarLadder Budapest Major, flying to the U.S. to compete in, and even win, Fragadelphia Blocktober 2025.
Odds of 8.50 (+750) indicate an 11.76% chance of Fnatic lifting the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 trophy. It remains to be seen whether benching Cai “CYPHER” Watson after the Major qualification is a good move—or one that could lead to their downfall.
Fnatic roster:
- Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson
- Benjamin “blameF” Bremer
- Dmytro “jambo” Semera
- Mykyta “jackasmo” Skyba
- Rodyon “fear” Smyk (IGL)
- Miks “Independent” Siliņš (Coach)
FAQs
Who Are The Favorites To Win PGL Masters Bucharest 2025?
Aurora Gaming is the team to beat at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, according to our expert as well as the current odds and VRS standings.
How Are These PGL Masters Bucharest Power Rankings Decided?
We conducted diligent research, factoring in matchup histories, current team form, LAN performances, VRS standings, and bookmaker odds to bring you our PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 power rankings.
Where Can I Watch The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025?
You can watch all the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 action on the PGL Twitch, YouTube, and Kick channels.
What Is The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Schedule?
PGL Masters Bucharest runs from October 26 to November 1, 2025.
Who Are The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Underdogs?
FlyQuest, ranked #49 on the VRS, is the biggest underdog at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Odds of 35.00 (+3400) indicate there’s a 2.86% chance of the team winning.
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