What to Bet on May 8 in CS2? Top 5 Best Bets Only Pros Know

On May 8th, we are in for another CS day: three tournaments — Conquest of Prague 2025: Online Stage, European Pro League 27 Division 2, and Exort Series #10 — will offer viewers exciting matches. We have chosen five of the most intriguing predictions based on team form, map pool, and current analytics.

NaVi Junior 's Victory against 9INE (1.38)
NaVi Junior have been showcasing excellent form lately, delivering confident and stable results at the tier-2 level. The team appears well-coordinated, disciplined, and driven to win. Compared to 9INE , who have been less consistent, NaVi Junior seem more organized and balanced. Given their current level of play and motivation, their victory in the upcoming match seems highly probable.

Fnatic 's Victory against ECLOT (1.55)
With the recent addition of Jambo , the Fnatic team has significantly improved their gameplay. The new player has integrated well, enhancing the overall chemistry and interaction within the team. In the group stage, Fnatic advanced with a flawless 3-0 record, demonstrating confidence and good form. Meanwhile, ECLOT managed their task less convincingly, with a 3-2 result. Considering these factors and Fnatic 's overall superiority in gameplay, their victory seems a logical outcome.

Preasy's Victory against Skinvault Gaming (1.58)
Preasy have already faced Skinvault Gaming in the group stage, where they secured a 2-1 victory. This indicates that they understand their opponent's playstyle and know how to outplay them. Preasy are now playing a decisive match for advancing to the next stage of the tournament, and their motivation will be at its peak. Considering the previous head-to-head result and the more stable form of the team, Preasy appear to be the favorites in this match.

RUSH B 's Victory against benched (1.38)
RUSH B received a direct invitation to the playoffs and have already demonstrated their strength, confidently advancing through the first stage to reach the semifinals. Their opponents, benched , although showing decent results in the groups (3-1 and 3-2) and winning two playoff matches with a 2-0 score, still fall short of RUSH B in terms of experience and cohesion. As the level of competition increases, the advantage of a more mature and organized team becomes apparent. In the semifinals, where a spot in the grand final is at stake, RUSH B have a good chance to assert their superiority.

Young Ninjas vs. K27 — Total Over 2.5 Maps (1.85)
K27 advanced to the playoffs through the group stage with a 3-2 result, while Young Ninjas received a direct invitation. Both teams have their strengths and do not seem to be clear favorites against each other. The outcome will depend on several factors: current form, pick-ban phase, and game attitude. However, everything points to a hard-fought battle, with a high likelihood of seeing all three maps.

Remember the responsibility: bets should be well-founded, not emotional. And remember: the winner is not the one who knows all the odds, but the one who can interpret them correctly.

Odds are provided by Stake.com and are current at the time of publication.