The start of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 promises intense matchups from the very first games. In the opening round, GamerLegion will face FlyQuest — the European roster with a refreshed lineup will test the strength of the Australian representatives. This is the first-ever meeting between the two teams, and its outcome may define the trajectory for both in the Swiss Stage.
PGL MASTERS BUCHAREST 2025 — THE START OF THE AUTUMN CYCLE
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 takes place from October 26 to November 1 in the Romanian capital. Sixteen teams are competing for a $1,250,000 prize pool. The format includes a Swiss Stage (Bo3) followed by a Single Elimination Playoff, with a Bo5 grand final.
The winner will receive $200,000, and the top-8 teams will earn VRS ranking points, which influence qualification for the next Major. PGL Masters is the centerpiece of the autumn season, bringing together the strongest representatives from Europe, America, and Asia.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD — THE FIRST MEETING
This is the first official match between GamerLegion and FlyQuest. The Europeans (#16 HLTV) enter as favorites, while the Australians (#43 HLTV) aim to prove they can compete with top-20 teams. GamerLegion boasts a more cohesive and structured roster, whereas FlyQuest is still finding the right balance between aggression and discipline after transitioning to a new region.
CURRENT FORM
- GamerLegion — stability and structure.
The European team has shown consistent results over the past three months. With a 73.4% KAST and an average 1.09 rating, REZ remains the key driving force, while ztr effectively manages the macro game. Under the guidance of ash, the team has stayed in the top 20 for over 40 weeks, peaking at #9 HLTV earlier this year. Despite a few losses to Vitality and MOUZ, GL displayed a confident performance against Liquid (9–13) and remain the favorites for the opening round.
- FlyQuest — an ambitious debut.
The Australian lineup (#43 HLTV) enters the tournament after a series of mixed results. Over the past three months, the team has a 57% win rate, securing victories over Sinners, Metizport, and Legacy, but losing to G2 and GenOne. The main AWPer regali holds a 1.14 rating with a 1.17 multi-kill ratio, making him FlyQuest’s key weapon. jks and INS bring stability and experience, but the team still lacks tactical cohesion, especially on the T-side.
MAP POOL & VETO
Statistics for the past three months (GamerLegion | FlyQuest):
- Dust2: 50% | 57%
- Mirage: — | 57%
- Inferno: 42% | 67%
- Nuke: 29% | —
- Train: 20% | —
- Overpass: 55% | 43%
- Ancient: 43% | 75%
Predicted veto:
GamerLegion, as usual, will ban Train, where they have their weakest record (20%). FlyQuest, in turn, are expected to remove Nuke, one of the weakest maps for the Europeans.
Expected picks:
- GamerLegion: Overpass or Dust2
- FlyQuest: Inferno or Ancient
The decider map is likely to be Mirage, where both teams share a similar pace and prefer controlled mid-round play.
KEY DUELS
- REZ vs regali — the duel that could define the entire series. The Swede is known for his consistent entry rating and ability to create space, while regali is a true AWP leader capable of changing the course of a match with just a few key frags.
- Tauson vs INS — a clash of IGL philosophies: Scandinavian discipline versus Australian improvisation.
- jks vs PR — a duel of experience against youth, where positional control and precise timing could be decisive in clutch situations.
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PREDICTION
GamerLegion appear to be in better form: their LAN experience, structured gameplay, and deeper map pool make them favorites for the opening round. FlyQuest could steal one map through individual brilliance from regali or INS, but in a Bo3 format, the advantage stays with the Europeans. A competitive matchup is expected, with potential dominance from GL on Overpass and Dust2.
Predicted score: GamerLegion 2–0 FlyQuest
