The match between B8 and Legacy at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between two teams in different forms but well-acquainted with each other. B8 are looking to regain stability and prove they can compete with top-tier opponents after a series of inconsistent results, while Legacy enter the match as clear favorites, coming off a major triumph in Asia and a strong run in recent weeks. Both teams have distinct strengths in their map pools, and strategic preparation will likely play a decisive role in determining the winner of this series.
How the Bookmakers See It: Legacy as Favorites
Bookmakers view Legacy as the favorites heading into this matchup, given their consistent form, deep map pool, and recent championship title at the CS Asia Championships 2025. The Brazilian team shows confidence, a structured playstyle, and strong adaptability — all crucial qualities in a best-of-three format. Meanwhile, B8, though capable of surprises, have struggled with stability in recent matches, lowering their perceived chances. Overall, Legacy appear to be the more balanced and disciplined team, with all the tools necessary to claim victory unless they commit major individual mistakes.
Current Form of B8: What to Expect
B8 come into PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 in an unstable form. Over the last three months, the team has played 48 maps and won only 23, highlighting inconsistency in their performances. Still, the Ukrainian roster has shown potential against strong opponents. In recent months, they participated in ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 1, finishing 9–11th, and CS Asia Championships 2025, where they placed 13–16th.
- B8 lineup: npl, esenthial, headtr1ck, alex666, kensizor.
From their last five matches, B8 managed two wins — against 3DMAX and Astralis — but fell short versus paiN, FaZe, and HEROIC. This suggests that while they can deliver strong performances, they still lack the consistency to challenge elite teams on a regular basis.
Current Form of Legacy: What to Expect
Legacy, on the other hand, are in excellent shape. Over the past three months, they have played 67 maps, winning 35 of them — a solid indicator of stability and form. In October, they impressed with deep runs at ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 1 (9–11th place) and a championship victory at the CS Asia Championships 2025, defeating several notable teams along the way.
- Legacy lineup: latto, dumau, saadzin, n1ssim, lux.
In their last five matches, Legacy claimed four wins — over Astralis, Gentle Mates, 3DMAX, and HEROIC — losing only to Team Liquid. The team currently displays strong coordination, solid tactical depth, and improving individual form from its key players.
B8 Map Pool
B8 typically ban Nuke first in almost every series, avoiding it entirely. Their strongest pick is Mirage, where they boast an impressive 73% win rate and a confident, flexible playstyle on the T side. They also occasionally pick Ancient (11 times, 45%) or Dust2 (9 times, 33%), but these maps have yielded less consistent results. Another solid map for them is Overpass (67% win rate), which often secures key victories.
Against Legacy, B8 are likely to ban Nuke, pick Mirage as their comfort map, and use their second ban on Inferno to neutralize one of Legacy’s best maps.
Legacy Map Pool
Legacy usually start by banning Train, which remains their weakest map. Their map picks depend heavily on the opponent’s vulnerabilities, but they most often favor Inferno, Mirage, or Dust2. Dust2, where they hold a 60% win rate, seems the most logical choice against B8, given that the Ukrainians have only 33% success on it. They are also quite effective on Inferno (56%) and Nuke (56%), making them a flexible opponent in map vetoes.
In this series, Legacy are expected to ban Train, pick Dust2 as their main choice, and remove Overpass as their second ban to deny B8 one of their best-performing maps. This would likely leave Ancient as the decider, a map both teams play frequently and at a similar skill level.
Head-to-Head History
In the past six months, the teams have faced each other only once — during ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 1 — where B8 emerged victorious 2–1. The series unfolded as follows:
- Train — 2:13 (B8 loss)
- Ancient — 13:6 (B8 win)
- Dust2 — 13:4 (B8 win)
The Ukrainians showed strong preparation and tactical adaptability, managing to recover after losing the first map and dominating the next two. This past result proves B8 can handle Legacy’s style, but the current form of the Brazilian squad makes this rematch a very different challenge.
Match Prediction: B8 vs Legacy at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Considering their recent performances, Legacy appear to be the favorites heading into this series. They have shown more stability, better individual form, and the momentum that comes with a recent title win. However, B8 have already proven capable of upsetting Legacy in a best-of-three and could do so again if they execute their game plan effectively. Mirage should favor B8, while Dust2 looks like a strong response for Legacy. The series will likely come down to Ancient, a balanced map where both teams are evenly matched.
Prediction: 2–1 in favor of Legacy, but B8 have a real chance to push the series to its limit if they start strong and maintain composure throughout.
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