This market refers to the Counter-Strike Winners match between HOTU and Astralis in the StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B, initially scheduled for July 22 at 6:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "HOTU" if HOTU win the match against Astralis.
This market will resolve to "Astralis" if Astralis win the match against HOTU.
If the match is canceled (not played at all), ends in a tie, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without a winner determined, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B
CS2COUNTER STRIKEBo3

Astralis
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LIVE · 0/3
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HOTU
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Game context
Astralis enters the BO3 European qualifier matchup against HOTU as the clear favorite, reflecting their superior roster depth, experience in high-stakes CS2 events, and consistent results across 2026 majors and BLAST tournaments. HOTU, ranked around 40-45 globally, has shown solid recent form with wins in ESL Challenger League and a 2-1 victory over HEROIC on July 21, yet faces a steep challenge against Astralis's map control and individual firepower advantages. Group B positioning, potential map vetoes favoring established sides, and the path to StarSeries Fall main-event qualification add context, with any roster fatigue or adaptation issues on new patches able to influence outcomes in this single-elimination stage.
Moneyline
$20K Vol.Total (O/U)
$42 Vol.Map Winner
$1.3K Vol.Map 1 Winner
Map 2 Winner
Map Handicap
$245 Vol.More Bets
Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5
Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5
Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5
Map 2 Rounds Handicap: Astralis (-3.5) vs HOTU (+3.5)
Resolution Source: kick.com
Odds & FAQ
What are the current odds for Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B?
No runaway leader here - Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 at 50% versus Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 at 49%. Traders are split, so watch the live prices.
What do traders predict for Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B?
Traders give Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5 a 50% chance - essentially a toss-up. In markets this tight, the implied odds can swing on a single piece of news.
When does the Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B market resolve?
Mark 22 Jul 2026 (1 days left): that's when this market is due to resolve, following Polymarket's published criteria once the result is verified.
How much money is trading on Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B?
$9.2M in total volume has traded here. Deeper markets like this tend to price events more sharply.
How can I trade Counter-Strike: HOTU vs Astralis (BO3) - StarLadder StarSeries European Qualifier Group B on Polymarket?
Track the live odds on this page, then open the market on Polymarket to take a position. Trade carefully - only stake what you can afford to lose.
Group B
All markets→Standings
| played | W-D-L | gd | pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 2-1-0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | 3 | 1-1-1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | 3 | 1-1-1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 0-1-2 | -8 | 1 |
Odds
| To win the group | To reach the knockout stage | To win the World Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 100% | – | |
| 0% | 0% | – | |
| 0% | 0% | – | |
| 0% | 0% | – |
Fixtures & Results - Group B
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