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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Legacy sweep MIBR to secure Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 G2 WON THE LATEST SERIES<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the current matchup, the advantage remains with G2: the team has two map wins against Astralis. Their latest meeting took place at BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1, where G2 closed the series 2:0.<\/p>\n
Back then, G2 defeated Astralis 13:5 on Dust2 and 13:9 on Overpass. This result gives G2 a psychological advantage ahead of the new meeting, but Astralis\u2019 current map pool leaves the Danes with more options to build a different Bo3 scenario.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\nG2 \u2014 unstable results, but strong wins
\nG2 approach the playoffs with mixed results. Among their recent matches, the team defeated BIG 2:1, M80 13:11, Nemiga 2:1, and Natus Vincere 2:1, but also lost to Liquid 0:2 and Spirit 1:2. Despite some setbacks, the team continues to regularly beat strong opponents.<\/p>\n
One of the most stable players remains HeavyGod, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He has 0.69 kills per round, 73.4% KAST, and 77.9 ADR. Together with huNter-, MATYS, r1nkle, and NertZ, he forms a roster that has enough individual strength to fight over the distance of a Bo3.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/55239561689_6ee4aff603_k.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAstralis \u2014 a dangerous map pool and Staehr in good form
\nAstralis have also been alternating wins and losses recently. The Danes defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:1, paiN 2:1, and HOTU 2:1, and also earned a 13:6 victory against MIBR. At the same time, the team lost to Falcons 0:2 and MOUZ 1:2, which shows problems with stability against stronger opponents.<\/p>\n
The best numbers among the highlighted players belong to Staehr, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.73 kills per round, has 83.2 ADR, and a 1.33 multi-kill rating. His individual form may become one of the main factors if Astralis want to create problems for G2.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (G2 | Astralis):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | 75%<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 25% | 0%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 78% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 100% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: \u2014 | 25%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 20% | 62%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 0% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- Astralis will almost certainly try to remove Mirage \u2014 one of G2\u2019s strongest and most frequently used maps. G2 have a 78% win rate on it across nine matches, while Astralis practically do not use Mirage in their current pool.<\/li>\n
- G2, in turn, will logically avoid Ancient. Astralis have a 62% win rate on this map across eight matches, while G2 have won only 20% of five played maps, which creates one of the biggest statistical advantages for the Danes in this matchup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Inferno looks like one of the most realistic choices for G2. The team has won all four matches on this map over the last three months, while Astralis have a 67% win rate across three matches. This makes Inferno a strong map for both rosters, but the statistical advantage remains with G2.<\/li>\n
- Cache may become a logical choice for Astralis, who have a 75% win rate on it across four matches. If the teams split their own picks, the deciding map will depend on the remaining veto, where it is important for G2 not to allow Ancient.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- HeavyGod vs Staehr \u2014 the main individual matchup of the match between the two most stable players on both teams over the last three months.<\/li>\n
- r1nkle vs phzy \u2014 an AWP duel whose outcome may determine control of key areas and the number of early advantages in rounds.<\/li>\n
- MATYS vs jabbi \u2014 a rifle matchup where opening contacts and converting advantages in the middle of rounds will be especially important.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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HEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 G2 WON THE LATEST SERIES<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn the current matchup, the advantage remains with G2: the team has two map wins against Astralis. Their latest meeting took place at BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1, where G2 closed the series 2:0.<\/p>\n
Back then, G2 defeated Astralis 13:5 on Dust2 and 13:9 on Overpass. This result gives G2 a psychological advantage ahead of the new meeting, but Astralis\u2019 current map pool leaves the Danes with more options to build a different Bo3 scenario.<\/p>\n
CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\nG2 \u2014 unstable results, but strong wins
\nG2 approach the playoffs with mixed results. Among their recent matches, the team defeated BIG 2:1, M80 13:11, Nemiga 2:1, and Natus Vincere 2:1, but also lost to Liquid 0:2 and Spirit 1:2. Despite some setbacks, the team continues to regularly beat strong opponents.<\/p>\n
One of the most stable players remains HeavyGod, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He has 0.69 kills per round, 73.4% KAST, and 77.9 ADR. Together with huNter-, MATYS, r1nkle, and NertZ, he forms a roster that has enough individual strength to fight over the distance of a Bo3.<\/p>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAstralis \u2014 a dangerous map pool and Staehr in good form
\nAstralis have also been alternating wins and losses recently. The Danes defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:1, paiN 2:1, and HOTU 2:1, and also earned a 13:6 victory against MIBR. At the same time, the team lost to Falcons 0:2 and MOUZ 1:2, which shows problems with stability against stronger opponents.<\/p>\n
The best numbers among the highlighted players belong to Staehr, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.73 kills per round, has 83.2 ADR, and a 1.33 multi-kill rating. His individual form may become one of the main factors if Astralis want to create problems for G2.<\/p>\n
MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics over the last 3 months (G2 | Astralis):<\/p>\n
\n- Cache: \u2014 | 75%<\/li>\n
- Dust2: 25% | 0%<\/li>\n
- Mirage: 78% | \u2014<\/li>\n
- Inferno: 100% | 67%<\/li>\n
- Nuke: \u2014 | 25%<\/li>\n
- Ancient: 20% | 62%<\/li>\n
- Anubis: 0% | \u2014<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Expected veto:<\/p>\n
\n- Astralis will almost certainly try to remove Mirage \u2014 one of G2\u2019s strongest and most frequently used maps. G2 have a 78% win rate on it across nine matches, while Astralis practically do not use Mirage in their current pool.<\/li>\n
- G2, in turn, will logically avoid Ancient. Astralis have a 62% win rate on this map across eight matches, while G2 have won only 20% of five played maps, which creates one of the biggest statistical advantages for the Danes in this matchup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Likely maps:<\/p>\n
\n- Inferno looks like one of the most realistic choices for G2. The team has won all four matches on this map over the last three months, while Astralis have a 67% win rate across three matches. This makes Inferno a strong map for both rosters, but the statistical advantage remains with G2.<\/li>\n
- Cache may become a logical choice for Astralis, who have a 75% win rate on it across four matches. If the teams split their own picks, the deciding map will depend on the remaining veto, where it is important for G2 not to allow Ancient.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
KEY DUELS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- HeavyGod vs Staehr \u2014 the main individual matchup of the match between the two most stable players on both teams over the last three months.<\/li>\n
- r1nkle vs phzy \u2014 an AWP duel whose outcome may determine control of key areas and the number of early advantages in rounds.<\/li>\n
- MATYS vs jabbi \u2014 a rifle matchup where opening contacts and converting advantages in the middle of rounds will be especially important.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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G2 \u2014 unstable results, but strong wins
\nG2 approach the playoffs with mixed results. Among their recent matches, the team defeated BIG 2:1, M80 13:11, Nemiga 2:1, and Natus Vincere 2:1, but also lost to Liquid 0:2 and Spirit 1:2. Despite some setbacks, the team continues to regularly beat strong opponents.<\/p>\n
One of the most stable players remains HeavyGod, who has a 1.17 rating over the last three months. He has 0.69 kills per round, 73.4% KAST, and 77.9 ADR. Together with huNter-, MATYS, r1nkle, and NertZ, he forms a roster that has enough individual strength to fight over the distance of a Bo3.<\/p>\n Astralis \u2014 a dangerous map pool and Staehr in good form The best numbers among the highlighted players belong to Staehr, who has a 1.18 rating over the last three months. He records 0.73 kills per round, has 83.2 ADR, and a 1.33 multi-kill rating. His individual form may become one of the main factors if Astralis want to create problems for G2.<\/p>\n Statistics over the last 3 months (G2 | Astralis):<\/p>\n Expected veto:<\/p>\n Likely maps:<\/p>\n read more<\/p>\n
\nAstralis have also been alternating wins and losses recently. The Danes defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:1, paiN 2:1, and HOTU 2:1, and also earned a 13:6 victory against MIBR. At the same time, the team lost to Falcons 0:2 and MOUZ 1:2, which shows problems with stability against stronger opponents.<\/p>\nMAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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