Get ready for the return of ESL Pro League Season 20, as 32 teams gather in Malta for one of the most thrilling CS2 events of the year. We’ll be diving into all the teams participating, sharing our power rankings for each Group, along with specific team predictions for favorites and underdogs!
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Group A
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Group A, despite having two powerhouse teams in NAVI and FaZe Clan, may be considered one of the weaker groups in the tournament. NAVI and FaZe Clan are expected to dominate Group A, with FaZe Clan aiming to bounce back after some shaky performances. Our power rankings for Group A are as follows:
- Natus Vincere
- FaZe Clan
- Eternal Fire
- Heroic
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- FlyQuest
- Sangal Esports
- Lynn Vision
Keep an eye on underdogs Eternal Fire and Ninjas in Pyjamas in this group. Despite recent struggles, Eternal Fire has the talent to surprise, while Ninjas in Pyjamas has the potential to turn things around in Malta.
Group B
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Team Spirit and G2 Esports are the top contenders in Group B, with Team Spirit favored despite a poor showing at IEM Cologne 2024. G2 may have inconsistencies but still have the firepower to perform well in this group.
Here are our power rankings for Group B:
- Team Spirit
- G2 Esports
- The MongolZ
- 9z Team
- MIBR
- 3DMAX
- KOI
- Wildcard
Watch out for underdogs 9z Team and Wildcard in this group, as both teams have shown potential to upset higher-ranked teams.
Group C
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MOUZ and Astralis are the favorites in Group C, but there are potential dark horses that could shake things up. Keep an eye on teams like Imperial Esports and Fnatic for surprises in this group.
Group C power rankings:
- MOUZ
- Astralis
- Complexity
- Imperial Esports
- BIG
- Fnatic
- M80
- Rooster
Imperial Esports and Fnatic are the underdogs to watch in this group, as both teams have the potential to cause upsets and make a statement in Malta.
Group D
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Vitality, fresh off their win at IEM Cologne 2024, are one of the favorites in Group D alongside Team Liquid. Keep an eye on underdogs Falcons and FURIA to surprise in this group.
Group D power rankings:
- Team Vitality
- Team Liquid
- Virtus.pro
- Falcons
- FURIA
- ENCE
- RED Canids
- ATOX Esports
Expect Falcons and FURIA to bring some unexpected results to Group D, as both teams are eager to prove themselves on the big stage.
