Round 4 Matchups Confirmed for ESL Pro League Stage 1

Round 4 Matchups Confirmed for ESL Pro League Stage 1

As ESL Pro League Stage 1 enters its fourth round, the Swiss-system matchups have been finalized following Round 3, and the situation in Stockholm is heating up. 

Already, several big names are in danger: G2, Astralis, and FURIA now occupy spots in the elimination bracket after suffering losses in matches many would have favored them.  Meanwhile, underdogs like Legacy and B8 find themselves within touching distance of securing qualification for Stage 2. 

ESL’s live ELO adjustment system has created some unbalanced matchups among the lower-seeded teams, but perhaps the most compelling clash is a throwback elimination match: Astralis versus HEROIC. 

Key Recent Results & Implications

Legacy vs FURIA
In a surprise result, Legacy defeated FURIA 2-0 (13-9 on Dust2, 13-11 on Mirage) to push the Brazilian side into the 1-2 pool, meaning FURIA must win to avoid elimination.
This is a major upset considering the expectations around FURIA’s performance.

B8 vs G2
B8’s victory over G2 now brings them close to securing a spot in Stage 2. For G2, that loss compounds existing pressure: they lost to Gentle Mates earlier, and now face consecutive defeats.

Astralis vs HEROIC
This match will be an elimination showdown, with the loser forced out. Astralis had earlier struggled — notably after an underwhelming showing against GamerLegion. 

Outlook & What to Watch

G2, Astralis, FURIA all must navigate tough matchups if they want to survive to Stage 2. 

Legacy now find themselves in the driver’s seat: securing just one more win could see them through. 

The Astralis vs HEROIC face-off is laden with history and rivalry, raising the stakes beyond just advancement.