{"id":361115,"date":"2026-02-28T03:18:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T03:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=361115"},"modified":"2026-02-28T03:18:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T03:18:02","slug":"astralis-vs-monte-esl-pro-league-prediction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/astralis-vs-monte-esl-pro-league-prediction","title":{"rendered":"Prediction: Astralis vs Monte \u2014 ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Swiss round opener between Astralis and Monte brings together a team searching for consistency and a lineup that can be dangerous in Bo3 thanks to a clearly defined map pool. Astralis enter the series as favorites, but their recent form still leaves room for potential surprises. At the start of the tournament, discipline, economy control, and a well-executed veto are likely to be decisive.<\/p>\n<h3>Road to the Match<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-361135\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gizmy_at_ESL_Pro_League_S19.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gizmy_at_ESL_Pro_League_S19.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gizmy_at_ESL_Pro_League_S19-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Gizmy_at_ESL_Pro_League_S19-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Astralis\u2019<\/strong> recent results show an inconsistent trajectory:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20132 vs Aurora \u2014 issues with initiative and tempo.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs FaZe \u2014 one of the team\u2019s strongest series in recent weeks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20132 vs FUT \u2014 mid-map collapses proved costly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs 3DMAX \u2014 confident execution against weaker opposition.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20132 vs Natus Vincere \u2014 lack of aggression and map control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HooXi continues to shape the team\u2019s structure, Staehr remains the most statistically consistent player, jabbi adds pressure on entries, and ryu is still integrating into the system. Astralis look strongest when they control the pace and avoid chaotic scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monte<\/strong> arrive with a more balanced recent run:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20132 vs fnatic \u2014 struggled against a structured opponent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20131 vs Ninjas in Pyjamas \u2014 held their nerve in decisive rounds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">13\u20138 vs BESTIA \u2014 confident control throughout the map.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20131 vs Illuminar \u2014 strong mid-round decision-making.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs ECSTATIC \u2014 clean execution of their map pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>afro provides stability with the AWP, Bymas contributes in clutch situations, while Gizmy and AZUWU excel in positional play. Monte are at their best when the series slows down into a controlled, methodical pace.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-vs-gaimin-gladiators-esl-pro-league-prediction\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PHOTO-02-13.webp\" alt=\"Prediction: G2 vs Gaimin Gladiators \u2014 ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-vs-gaimin-gladiators-esl-pro-league-prediction\">Prediction: G2 vs Gaimin Gladiators \u2014 ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-vs-gaimin-gladiators-esl-pro-league-prediction\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Feb 28<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Current Form &amp; Context<\/h3>\n<p>Astralis show strong numbers on Overpass (73%) and Ancient (75%), giving them a solid foundation in the veto. However, Dust2 (20%) and Mirage (22%) remain clear weaknesses that opponents often try to exploit.<\/p>\n<p>Monte, by contrast, are very confident on Dust2 (80%) and Mirage (71%), but lack overall map depth. Their strength lies in well-prepared comfort picks, while flexibility remains their main limitation.<\/p>\n<h3>Map Pool &amp; Veto Analysis (Bo3, last 3 months)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353173\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-6-1536x866.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Dust2: Astralis 20% | Monte 80%<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Mirage: Astralis 22% | Monte 71%<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Inferno: Astralis \u2014 | Monte \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Nuke: Astralis 33% | Monte 40%<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Overpass: Astralis 73% | Monte \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Ancient: Astralis 75% | Monte \u2014<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Anubis: \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Likely bans:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis remove Dust2 (80% for Monte).<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Monte remove Overpass (73% for Astralis).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Likely picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis: Ancient.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Monte: Mirage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Decider:<\/strong> Nuke \u2014 a map where clutches and economy management often decide the outcome.<\/p>\n<h3>VRS &amp; Tournament Context<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-361116\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AZUWU_at_ESL_Pro_League_S21.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AZUWU_at_ESL_Pro_League_S21.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AZUWU_at_ESL_Pro_League_S21-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AZUWU_at_ESL_Pro_League_S21-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Astralis (#11, 1595 pts)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+11 pts for a win<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201322 pts for a loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Monte (#19, 1438 pts)<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+26 pts for a win<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u20139 pts for a loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Astralis, this is an important opportunity to secure a strong start in the Swiss stage. For Monte, it\u2019s a chance to make an early statement and gain valuable ranking points.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-parivision-vs-semperfi-esl-pro-league-season-23\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-4-X4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prediction for PARIVISION vs SemperFi \u2014 ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-parivision-vs-semperfi-esl-pro-league-season-23\">Prediction for PARIVISION vs SemperFi \u2014 ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-parivision-vs-semperfi-esl-pro-league-season-23\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776252652#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Feb 27<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>Monte are capable of contesting their map pick, especially if Mirage is played without early pressure. However, across a full Bo3 series, Astralis\u2019 deeper map pool and greater experience should make the difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Expected score: Astralis 2\u20131 Monte<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The series should be competitive, but if Astralis maintain control of the tempo, they have all the tools to open their ESL Pro League campaign with a win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Swiss round opener between Astralis and Monte brings together a team searching for consistency and a lineup that can be dangerous in Bo3 thanks to a clearly defined map pool. Astralis enter the series as favorites, but their recent form still leaves room for potential surprises. At the start of the tournament, discipline, economy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":360342,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[496,798,565],"class_list":["post-361115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-astralis","tag-esl-pro-league-season-23","tag-monte"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Prediction Astralis vs Monte \u2014 ESL Pro League Prediction<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Match preview: Astralis vs Monte at ESL Pro League. 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