The ESL Pro League Season 19 group stage saw significant map activity, with Vertigo leading the way with 29 plays to become the most popular map of the tournament. Ancient and Nuke were also very popular, with 28 games played each, showing the variety of strategies and preferences teams had when choosing their venues.

In total, 3384 rounds were played on 154 maps during the group stage, demonstrating the intensity and competitive nature of the tournament. Maps such as Mirage and Anubis also proved to be popular with 24 and 19 games played respectively, while Inferno and Overpass had slightly less activity with 16 and 10 games played respectively.

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These statistics not only reflect the preferences and strategic choices of the teams, but also highlight the importance of adapting and preparing for different game scenarios. The choice of map can significantly affect the outcome of a match, depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the team, as well as their knowledge and skills in a particular field.

ESL Pro League Season 19 continues, with the stakes being recognition among the esports elite and a hefty prize pool of $750,000, as well as a slot at IEM Cologne 2024. The tournament is taking place in Malta from April 23 to May 12.