Before the start of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1, the match between Legacy and FlyQuest draws particular attention. Both teams enter the matchup with different levels of form and contrasting recent results, making this encounter potentially unpredictable. Legacy have shown steady progress and recently secured a confident victory over FlyQuest, while their opponents are still searching for stability after a series of mixed performances.
In a Bo1 format, even a single mistake can be decisive, meaning preparation, map pool, and the mental state of the teams will play a crucial role. Below is a detailed breakdown of both teams’ form, map veto analysis, and the final prediction for this intriguing showdown.
How Bookmakers See It: Legacy as Favorites
Analysts from leading betting companies favor Legacy in this upcoming matchup. This assessment is based on several key factors: their more stable recent form, strong performance at recent events, and a confident victory over FlyQuest at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. Legacy demonstrate both structural and individual stability, and their map pool looks deeper and stronger in a Bo1 context.
FlyQuest, on the other hand, approach the match with less confidence. Their inconsistent results, lower win rate over the past months, and the recent loss to Legacy raise doubts about their readiness to compete at the highest level. That’s why bookmakers lean toward Legacy having a higher chance of winning this matchup.
Legacy’s Current Form: What to Expect from Legacy
Legacy enter StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 in solid form. Over the last three months, the team has played 72 maps and won 36 — a consistent 50% win rate that reflects long-term stability. Their performance in the past month has been especially impressive: they reached the grand final of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, finishing in 2nd place and proving they can challenge top-tier opponents.
- Legacy roster: latto, dumau, saadzin, n1ssim, lux
In their last five matches, Legacy secured three victories — against SAW, paiN, and FlyQuest. While the losses to Aurora and B8 are not ideal, the team overall maintains a positive trajectory, and the recent win over FlyQuest provides an additional psychological edge heading into this match.
FlyQuest’s Current Form: What to Expect
FlyQuest arrive at the tournament in a less reassuring form. Over the past three months, they have played only 29 maps, winning 12 — a below-average win rate. At PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, the team finished 9–12th, failing to reach the later stages.
- FlyQuest roster: INS, Vexite, regali, nettik, jks
From their last five matches, FlyQuest claimed only two wins — against 3DMAX and Fnatic. Losses to Legacy, Liquid, and GamerLegion highlight their inconsistency and ongoing difficulties in competing with stronger teams. The defeat to Legacy in particular may impact their confidence heading into this matchup.
Legacy Map Pool
Legacy are expected to start the Bo1 veto by banning Train — a map they consistently remove. After that, they will likely avoid Ancient or Overpass to prevent FlyQuest from gaining an advantage on maps where they feel comfortable. Their best options include Inferno, Dust2, and Mirage. Considering their strong win rates on Dust2 (62%) and Nuke (58%), Legacy will aim to keep one of these maps in the pool as long as possible.
FlyQuest Map Pool
FlyQuest also tend to open their veto with a Train ban, but since Legacy will likely remove it first, the team will need to adjust. They may target Nuke — one of Legacy’s better maps — or Dust2, where Legacy hold one of their highest win rates. For FlyQuest, the most favorable maps are Inferno (67% win rate) and Mirage (50%). They will try to steer the pool toward these maps to offset the difference in current form.
Most likely final map: Inferno or Mirage, with a slight edge toward Inferno due to both teams’ comfort and FlyQuest’s stronger win rate.
Head-to-Head
In the past six months, the teams have faced each other twice, with each side taking a victory. At BLAST Open London 2025, FlyQuest claimed a hard-fought 2–1 win, showing better preparation in a longer series. However, at the recent PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, Legacy dominated with a 2–0 victory, demonstrating clear progress and an improved understanding of FlyQuest’s playstyle.
This contrast suggests that Legacy have been improving more rapidly and currently stand in better competitive shape, while FlyQuest continue to struggle with consistency against stronger opponents.
Prediction for the Match Legacy vs FlyQuest: StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1
Given Legacy’s stable form, strong showing in Bucharest, recent victory over FlyQuest, and their broader selection of strong maps, they hold a noticeable advantage in this Bo1 matchup. FlyQuest can certainly put up a fight — especially if the match is played on Inferno, where they perform well — but overall, Legacy appear more balanced, confident, and better equipped for this meeting.
Prediction: Legacy win in the Bo1.
