Astralis and Vitality to face off in round 4 elimination matchup

31-10-2021 19:42

Entropiq and FURIA will play for a spot in the playoffs while FaZe and Liquid will look to avoid elimination.

Following the conclusion of round three of the Legends Stage Swiss group, the matches for the 2-1 and 1-2 pools have been drawn. On the high side, top five ranked teams Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gambit will face off for a spot in the playoffs, while Entropiq will take on FURIA due to each team's Buchholz score placing them at the ends of the pool's seeding.

Astralis will fight for survival against ZywOo

Due to the seeding in round three and beyond being based off Buchholz score primarily, Entropiq have ended up as the highest seeding team in the 2-1 pool due to facing Liquid (1-2), Gambit (2-1), and G2 (3-0). On the other side, Gambit ends up as the lowest seed due to playing ENCE (0-3), Entropiq (2-1), and Virtus.pro (1-2). However, since the two CIS sides have already faced each other in round two, Entropiq plays the next lowest seed in FURIA who have a Buchholz score of -3 after playing Astralis (1-2), MOUZ (1-2), and Liquid (1-2).

In the lower pool, FaZe and Liquid will play for a chance to play in round five, while Astralis will face Vitality to avoid an early exit from the Major. All four teams have suffered key upsets which are coming back to bite them as they take on other playoff contenders.

Here is the full schedule for day three of PGL Stockholm:

11:00 Entropiq vs FURIA (2-1)
11:00 FaZe vs Liquid (1-2)

14:45 Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Gambit (2-1)
14:45 Astralis vs Vitality (1-2)

18:30 HEROIC vs Copenhagen Flames (2-1)
18:30 Virtus.pro vs MOUZ (1-2)

RIP Astralis!

2021-10-31 19:42

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*Vitality

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both*

2021-10-31 19:46

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neither of them going top 8 anyway

2021-10-31 19:53

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Brazil is Fallen or Furia?

2021-10-31 20:18

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both... 💘 Fallen and FURIA

2021-10-31 20:35

most brazilian fans root for Fallen, according to pools made by streamers, and it's just clear by the chat of mch and gaules (br streamers with most viewers)

2021-10-31 20:49

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Really? I'd root for Furia, it's good to see the young blood rise up and make BR CS good again. Fallen was very good, don't get me wrong, but he's still low-key stuck on older BR CS, we need new faces

2021-10-31 21:56

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Good point. But I'm rooting for Fallen then Furia as Second option

2021-10-31 22:40

The good thing is Astralis has a short way Home!!

2021-10-31 20:19

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Excuse me Germany but where is BUG Clan

2021-10-31 21:15

In Berlin i gues, ask them if you want to know for sure. 5iq question

2021-11-01 02:31

You are Very Cool Guy!!! Nice for No Toxicity Well-done

2021-11-01 08:41

pretty even matchups tbh - another exciting day ahead of us

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these are the most even matchups i've seen in the whole event, i actually have no clue what will happen tomorrow except maybe entropiq win

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yup i think so as well - most of those can go out either way my picks would be Entropiq, Faze, Nip, Vitality, CPH, VP especially CPH Flames is really really impressing me currently - wouldnt be surprised if a bigger org like EG or coL is picking them up after the major

2021-10-31 19:47

Damn, I'd go for Entropiq, FaZe, Gambit, Vitality, CPH and Mouz.

2021-10-31 21:04

Even? I'll be surprised if Faze, Vitality, Gambit, Heroic and VP don't win tomorrow. The only match really even is Entropiq against Furia.

2021-10-31 19:51

safe to say, you're gonna be surprised. :)

2021-10-31 20:02

guess I wasn't

2021-11-01 23:07

oh nice you got them all right... :) the games were SUPER close tho lol. so i guess i was right too, since i just said it was even matchups.

2021-11-01 23:19

The only "close" games were Vitality and VP (Because they almost fumble a 10-1 lead). But it's a major, so teams will fuck up because of nerves. Heroic wasn't close (Only CPH map pick). Gambit wasn't close. Faze wasn't close.

2021-11-01 23:23

Heroic - CPH was really close dude. edit: so was Furia - Entropiq

2021-11-01 23:26

Heroic - CPH was not close. Stomped first map, even 2nd map (CPH map pick), 14-8 third map and then scrapped 3 rounds to make it seem more "decent", but it was not Astralis Vitality third map. Furia - Entropiq already said it would be a coin flip that could go either way.

2021-11-01 23:51

you know first map means fuck all, the decider was close as fuck and if you disagree, i don't believe you watched the full 3rd map. the momentum shifts were numerous towards the end, heroic just managed to keep the momentum under control at the end. either way, i said the matchups were very even, so i don't understand what you're trying to prove here?

2021-11-01 23:55

You never know with Faze. Vitality has been poor lately and Astralis are relatively more warmed up. Gambit and NiP is an even matchup. CPHF just beat Heroic a few days back. VP were almost eliminated by Team Spirit

2021-10-31 20:33

- Faze is favorite - Vitality is favorite (Astralis warmed up, lol) - Gambit - Nip is even on paper. Gambit is stronger in bo3 thanks to their map pool. - Heroic collapse against CPH because of the pressure to make it out of challengers, they're playing more lose now (Could have beat NAVI). They won't allow CPH to comeback again... - VP almost losing against Spirit means nothing (CIS vs CIS matchup). They're favorites against this Mouz... I stand by what I said that if those 5 teams don't win, it'll be a surprise. Entropiq vs Furia is the real coin toss.

2021-10-31 20:42

VP would win a BO1 against Mouz. But they won't win a BO3.

2021-10-31 21:06

Almost fumble, but they did.

Personally, I think Entropiq is looking like they'll beat Furia without too much trouble. They are playing really well and Furia, while improved, still look a bit weak. Both Faze and Liquid are looking shaky, but I do think Faze is the more solid team, so I'd agree with you there. Vitality isn't looking good at all right now. The games against Heroic and VP were close, but they're still meh. Their win against EG was way too close for what it should've been. Meanwhile, Astralis are looking in decent form, so I think this is very 50/50. NIP can definitely beat Gambit. Their loss to Na'Vi was big, but they are looking good now. Meanwhile, Gambit also looked sub-par for their standards against Entropiq. CPHF beat Heroic in the challenger stage in a BO3. While I still have Heroic bouncing back, I wouldn't say they are the clear favourite. Mouz still has Ropz and Frozen can sometimes go off. Though yes, I think VP should win here.

2021-11-01 07:36

liquid vs faze👀

2021-10-31 19:43

that's gonna be a banger for sure, half of these matchups are absolute bangers in fact.

lets go astralis!

It's gonna be a rough game, I feel it

rip nip

2021-10-31 19:44

Go Astralis!

3 of Astralis, VP, Vitality, Mouz, Faze and Liquid are to be eliminated tomorrow think of that

And this is only the 2. day of the legend stage. Dang the competition is thought this major

2021-10-31 19:58

tough indeed

2021-10-31 20:15

But not for NaVi

2021-10-31 20:20

its their Major to lose EVen NiP got a one sided treatment today. S0mple memes better not exist after this tournament ends.

Both bots.

2021-10-31 19:45

Vita vs Astra ... Now that's a match up that will make both teams regret messing up their BO1's And NiP vs Gambit ... Stupid to put the two best match ups of the day at the same time btw...

Im sure they anticipated that when they made the setup for the tournament

2021-10-31 19:52

They should anticipate that two super tier matches could fall at the same time and make it a bit more viewer friendly and change up the order.

2021-10-31 20:03

So what I think you mean is that they should not have 2 matches at once? Extend the tournament by a week or two! Im all for it, Im pretty sure PGL is not :D :D :D

2021-10-31 20:41

You're not the sharpest tool... How about swapping the times two of the matches are played?

2021-11-01 02:18

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2021-11-01 09:14

how does that seeding work

Scared of Ninjas on LAN, are we?

2021-10-31 22:27

NiP - Gambit and Astralis - Vitality at the same time is sad.

Ridiculous scheduling

2021-11-01 08:31

My pickem is over i need a miracle i.imgur.com/SmZ2LAm.png

You already have 3/5 by tomorrow and you need two more You will make it

2021-10-31 19:49

astralis 3-0 what did u smoke

2021-10-31 20:07

Emotional boost from 0-2 to 3-2, i think "they go 3-0 or they don't pass groups"

ok logic ur pickem will be good dont worry

2021-10-31 21:20

Liquid v Faze Sorry Twistzzz. We love you but LETS GO LIQUID

you don't srsly expect Liquid to beat FaZe, do you?

2021-10-31 20:00

Why not ? Faze is playing trash again after some good matches.

2021-10-31 20:48

hltv.org/stats/players?event=4866 Karrigan literally worst player at the major

2021-10-31 22:07

imagine being worst than stanislaw LOL

2021-10-31 23:16

Wow, 3 maps, hardly a statistic

2021-11-01 02:28

Vitality beat Astralis TWICE at IEM Fall so I guess they can do it again. RIP Astralis......

2021-10-31 19:48

Lets go Furia / Liquid / Vitality, save my pickem pls

clash of trash

2021-10-31 19:55

CPHF vs Heroic again lol

Normally i would say free pass for heroic But....

2021-11-01 02:25

This day is actually packed with interesting games and it is almost shame that they overlap.

2021-10-31 20:01

Wow. Gl astralis

2021-10-31 20:05

if vitality step up they can do it

rip astralis

2021-10-31 20:13

Definitely smart to put all the worthless American games super early to extremely limit viewership numbers.

2021-10-31 20:23

yup, the two matches that are sure to bring the most viewers go first on the worst possible times for the fanbases, pgl arent very smart it seems

2021-11-01 09:31

Go FURIA

2021-10-31 20:36

2021-10-31 20:39

nooooo ! my two favourite teams against each other.. but here it is what is it i must choose 🙂 GL to Entropiq 🙂 easy for Lack1 ; El1an

2021-10-31 20:56

Furia , Faze, NiP, Vitality, Cph, VP.

astralis disband already!!! fucking tier 5 team!!!

2021-10-31 21:41

Ez for Entropiq, Liquid, NiP, Vitality, Heroic, Virtus.Pro

2021-10-31 22:01

If Vitality lose against this broken Astralis team... I'll be very disappointed

2021-10-31 22:13

Entropiq, Liquid, NiP, Vitality, CPHF and VP will win Entropiq, VP and NiP will win pretty safe, but can't underestimate Astralis and also FaZe could show up I guess..

2021-10-31 23:38

Enteopiq vs furia could be a brawl But dunno, entropiq seems very stable

2021-11-01 02:27

Damn you were right, it was a great brawl indeed! Furia's aggression was great and they were hitting all the shots, especially on vertigo.

2021-11-01 14:22

#VforVictory

2021-10-31 23:42

If they can get vitality, That would be something! The momentum back?

2021-11-01 00:42

may be

2021-11-01 08:52

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They definitely need it😓

2021-11-01 09:49

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of course same as vitality xD they are costing 0-2 at bo1 If they won one of them, it has easy to playoff

2021-11-01 10:39

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astralis won a bo1 mens

2021-11-01 10:45

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sorry mb:)

2021-11-01 10:49

so you think they got it?

2021-11-01 10:53

yeah astralis won against furia in bo1

2021-11-01 10:54

they should have a chance mens)

2021-11-01 10:55

of course

2021-11-01 10:58

alright) we will see a bit later) zywoo could stop them easily

2021-11-01 10:59

If astralis wanna win then they have step up. They lost their confidence & Zonic can't help them with cheering or shouting (new rule xD) R u see faces of Astralis' players during earlier 2 matches? They are not enjoying their game bcoz they lost confident and they seem like washed up players who lost enjoy of playing CS! that's feel sad for me! I want to see them as old Astralis in 2018-2019. They were so good. But, now ....

2021-11-01 11:04

That was before zonic could not cheer too, they need a consistent awper

2021-11-01 19:20

Honestly, its not "News worthy". Astralis is absolute garbage, Vitality looks a little bit better but not much. Btw, There is always hope for Astralis if They move to USA. EZ MAJOR SLOTS for them because with this roster and outdated gla1ve tactics, they can fight at the edge of tier2 in europe

2021-11-01 00:54

Astralis is the defending major champion man

2021-11-01 09:54

Yeah and gla1ve was read like childrens book so many times on this tournament.

2021-11-01 10:06

a lot of the times they just got outfragged

2021-11-01 10:08

Im not talking about beeing outfragged. I am talking about 5v5 rounds when Astralis was on T-side and CT's from B(for example) already left the bombside and run to A because it was obvious what gla1ve is going to do. just re-watch Astralis-NiP / Astralis-Heroic / Astralis-Entropiq / Astralis-Cph Flames and ancient Astralis-Pain. Those are the games I watched and all of those games had rounds like this. Childrens book

2021-11-01 10:13

well astralis cphf, cphf played good yes but entropiq not even XD that was just what i said ! the rest might be a result of weaker stratbooks

2021-11-01 10:15

I know its too early to talk about it but They look trash against Vitality. Lets face it, magisk and dupreeh are bad at this tournament. Gla1ve looks unprepared as fvck. Lucky isnt ready for tier 1.

2021-11-01 14:41

Better luck next time!

2021-11-01 19:25

All I want is vp and entropic to be eliminated, especially entropic Both teams "no life" abusers We need more "yes life" teams in the playoffs like vitality and faze Say no to "no life" abusers

2021-11-01 08:43

What no life?

2021-11-01 10:41

sorry 4 you then!!! I am not sure about Entropiq win but VP will be win

There should be crowd for cheer up!!!!

2021-11-01 08:51

win this for my pickems vita

2021-11-01 10:11

Let's Go Astra-Vita Play ur best & entertain us bcoz u both r on edge of elimination. Show me more magic moments. Sorry for them who eliminate But, winners need to comeback for group stage.

2021-11-01 10:57

2-1 match-ups make no sense, just like the 2-0 yesterday didn't either. I mean today, NIP will face Gambit while Furia will face Entropiq.. no offense to their fans, but shouldn't it be the other way, as in NIP-Entropiq and Gambit-Furia, for example? I'd rather have NIP AND Gambit in the Avicii arena rather than the winner of the Furia-Entropiq... Now we will lose some of the favorites and highest placed teams in HLTV ranking, while we might see a few easy 2-0 in the QFs... makes no sense.

2021-11-01 11:05