Heroic has taken a longer road than expected in Stage 2 of the BLAST Austin Major, but the team has the chance to advance to the final group stage with its match against Nemiga Gaming.
| Match | BLAST Austin Major Group Stage 2 |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | June 10, 2025 at 11 am ET |
| Top pick | Heroic wins 2-1 |
| Best price | GG.BET live odds |
| Betting favorite | Heroic |
Heroic isn’t the sexiest team in Counter-Strike but the European squad has been generally underrated in 2025. Since its roster reboot in January, the squad has steadily grown from a tier-two regional attraction to something of a tier-one mainstay. A strong showing in a major would really cement that, but can they beat Nemiga Gaming to stay alive in Austin?
Betting tip: Look for lines related to Heroic winning, whether it’s a moneyline or something more specific
My Heroic vs Nemiga Gaming pick: Heroic wins 2-1 (3.20 at gg.bet)
Heroic has been generally strong throughout 2025 and its performance throughout the year has been eerily consistent with what they’ve shown at the major thus far. Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia and Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich have been a potent one-two punch for the team, while the rest of the team has been able to come through strong when things start going awry.
It’s been a winning formula for Heroic throughout 2025, and it’s been a winning formula in the BLAST Austin Major. The fact that the team wound up needing to fight for its tournament life is more of an indictment of Counter-Strike majors using best-of-ones than it is the team.
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Nemiga is much the same, playing rock solid, straightforward Counter-Strike. Though there were questions about whether the comparatively young Nemiga would be able to play at such a big LAN tournament without getting flustered, each member has played their role well. That’s especially the case with the team’s AWPer Beksūltan “khaN” Ospan, who has been making key plays when his team needs him to come through.
Heroic, overall, is the better team so Nemiga is going to need to fire on all cylinders and then have khaN really step up for them. They’re going to be a tough out for Heroic regardless, but they’ll need a career-best performance from khaN to get into Stage 3.
| Heroic | Nemiga Gaming |
|---|---|
| SunPayus | 1eer (IGL) |
| LNZ (IGL) | khaN |
| yxngstxr | riskyb0b |
| xfl0ud | Xant3r |
| tN1R | zweih |
| Metric | Heroic | Nemiga Gaming | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol round win% | 44.8% | 55.8% | Nemiga |
| Top-rated player | tN1R (1.19) | zweih (1.12) | Heroic |
| Match win-loss | 65-41 | 63-57 | Heroic |
Stats include all games played by both teams in 2025.
Heroic and Nemiga have played two times in 2025 thus far, with the teams splitting the series. Their first showdown was in March in the first ESL Pro League Season 21 group stage, where Nemiga won 2-1. Their most recent showdown
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Heroic had little trouble in Stage 1 of the BLAST Austin Major, blazing through with a 3-0 record. A losing record in the Stage 2 best-of-ones put Heroic into an awkward position, however.
Nemiga Gaming is in much the same situation, albeit with a 3-1 run through Stage 1.
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Heroic to win | 1.39 |
| Nemiga Gaming to win | 2.91 |
| Over 2.5 maps | 2.07 |
Lines pulled from GG.BET at 6:55 pm MT on June 9, 2025.
Heroic is being heavily favored, which is valid, but bookmakers seem to be overestimating them in terms of how easy it will be to get the win. When you place your bet at GG.BET, look toward lines that speak to a tough but manageable match for Heroic. Gamble responsibly.
Our pick: Heroic wins 2-0 @ 2.27 odds at gg.bet
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