On September 28, 2025, at 13:30 UTC, Legacy will face off against B8 in the ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 1. This best-of-3 match will be an exciting part of the Swiss-format stage of the tournament, taking place in Sweden. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Watch the match here.

Current form of the teams

Legacy, currently ranked 19th in the world ranking, is experiencing a challenging period with a win streak of zero. Their overall win rate stands at 65%, but recent performances have seen a decline, with a 25% win rate in the past month. Over the last six months, Legacy has earned $76,375, placing them 30th in earnings compared to other teams.

In their recent tournament, FISSURE Playground 2, they finished 12-14th, earning $5,000. Analyzing their last five matches, Legacy secured a win against HEROIC but suffered defeats against Astralis, G2, Falcons, and Imperial. These losses highlight their struggle against higher-ranked teams.

B8, ranked 23rd globally, has shown a more consistent form with a 63% win rate over the past six months. Their recent performances have been commendable, with a notable 3rd place finish at the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, where they earned $70,000. B8’s recent matches include victories against Gentle Mates, Passion UA, and OG, but they faced a setback against Ninjas in Pyjamas. B8’s ability to perform under pressure in lower bracket matches demonstrates their resilience.

Teams’ Map Pool

The map veto prediction suggests that Legacy will likely first ban Anubis, while B8 will first ban Nuke. Legacy is expected to pick Inferno, a map where they have a 52% win rate, while B8 will likely opt for Mirage, where they have a 76% win rate. The decider map is anticipated to be Dust2. Legacy’s ban of Train and B8’s ban of Ancient align with their historical tendencies to avoid these maps.

Prediction

Considering the current form, recent performances, and map pool statistics, B8 appears to have the upper hand in this matchup. Their superior win rates on key maps like Mirage and their recent tournament success suggest they are well-positioned to secure a victory. Legacy’s recent struggles against top-tier teams further tilt the prediction in favor of B8. We anticipate a 2-0 victory for B8, given their current momentum and strategic map choices.

Prediction: Legacy 0:2 B8

ESL Pro League Season 22 takes place from September 27 to October 1, 2025, in Sweden, featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the official tournament page.