An intriguing matchup awaits us in the group stage of the PGL Bucharest 2025 between the experienced Liquid and the ambitious South American team Legacy. This match will be a crucial step for both teams on their path to the playoffs. Liquid aims to reaffirm their status as a Tier-1 team, while Legacy will strive to challenge them and prove they deserve a spot among the best.

Current Team Form

Liquid

Team Liquid approaches the match with mixed results. Their average rating in S-tier tournaments over the last month stands at 6.0. The team recently competed in the ESL Pro League Season 21, where they advanced to the playoff stage with a 3-2 record but were halted in the quarterfinals. At the BLAST Open Spring 2025, they also failed to reach the finals, exiting in the lower bracket semifinals. In their last five matches, Liquid secured only two victories — against Imperial and 3DMAX. The other three matches ended in losses to The Mongolz, Eternal Fire, and Vitality.

Legacy

Legacy, on the other hand, are showing a confident form, albeit against less strong tournaments. Despite lacking a rating in S-tier events, their overall rating for the last month is 6.8. They went undefeated in the qualifiers for the PGL Bucharest 2025 in the South American region and are performing well in the ESL Challenger League Season 49: North America, boasting a positive record of 16-8. Out of their last five matches, Legacy won four — twice against Super Evil Gang and twice against Marsborne. Their only loss came against Nouns.

Team Map Pool

Considering statistics and priorities, Liquid is likely to ban Train, which they have removed 12 times. Legacy also often starts their bans with this map, but given the mirrored priority, they might choose to remove Nuke, one of their strongest maps, to avoid an unexpected pick from Liquid, for whom it is inconvenient.

As their pick, Liquid will likely choose Inferno. It is one of their most reliable maps with a win rate of 67% and frequent use. They excel at imposing aggressive attacks and playing solid defense, which can give them an advantage against less experienced opponents. In response, Legacy, relying on their strong statistics and comfort on the map, will most likely choose Mirage. This map aligns well with their playstyle, and a 65% win rate confirms that the team feels confident on it.

The deciding map could be Anubis — popular with both teams but not their absolute priority pick. Liquid has a 67% win rate on it, while Legacy has 61%, making the decider genuinely open and potentially the most evenly matched stage of the encounter.

Match Prediction

The match between Liquid and Legacy promises to be a clash of experience versus form. Liquid has the experience of playing at a higher level and is accustomed to the pressure of major tournaments. However, their recent results and instability raise questions about their readiness for a tough battle. Legacy, meanwhile, is in good playing rhythm and clearly determined to showcase their full potential.

Prediction: Liquid wins 2-0

The PGL Bucharest 2025 takes place from April 6 to 13. The entire tournament is held in Bucharest, Romania at the PGL Studio. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $625,000. Follow the results and tournament progress via this link.