Heroic enters this Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier Play-Ins BO3 as the more experienced side with a deeper tournament resume and stable roster featuring core players such as nilo, susp, Chr1zN, and Brollan. The Norwegian organization defeated ASTRAL 2-0 in their most recent February 2026 meeting, underscoring stylistic and execution gaps that have persisted in head-to-head records. ASTRAL, an emerging squad advancing through earlier qualifier stages with a 2-1 record, will need strong map control and individual performances to challenge on LAN. Schedule rest, map pool familiarity, and recent form in open events remain the primary variables that could influence the outcome in this single-elimination setting.
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Map 2
This market refers to the Counter-Strike match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET. This market is decided solely by the round score of Map 2 of this match, and is independent of which team wins Map 2 or the overall match.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic wins Map 2 by 7 or more rounds, including any overtime (i.e. Heroic's round total on Map 2 exceeds ASTRAL's by 7 or more). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "ASTRAL".
Map 2 must be played to completion, with a final round score determined by rounds actually played, for this market to resolve to a team. If Map 2 is completed in this way, the market resolves on that round score regardless of how the remainder of the match concludes (including any later forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default). If Map 2 is not played at all, is not played to completion, or is decided by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default rather than by rounds played to a conclusion, this market will resolve 50-50. If the match is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without Map 2 being completed, this market will resolve 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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic wins 2 or more maps than ASTRAL in this match.
Otherwise, this market will resolve to "ASTRAL".
Maps won by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default are counted towards the handicap, provided that the match is completed.
If the match is canceled (not played at all for any reason), 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 match forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match ends due to the clinching map being forfeited this will count as a completed match.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Over" if Heroic and ASTRAL play 3 or more maps in this series.
If fewer than 3 maps are played, this market will resolve to "Under".
Maps won by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default are counted towards the total, provided that the match is completed.
If the match is canceled (not played at all for any reason), 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 match forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match ends due to the clinching map being forfeited this will count as a completed match.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win Map 2 against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win Map 2 against Heroic.
If the match begins but is not completed, and Map 2 is concluded with a winner determined, this market will resolve based on the completed Map 2.
If Map 2 is not completed for any reason, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without play beginning, this market will resolve 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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win Map 1 against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win Map 1 against Heroic.
If the match begins but is not completed, and Map 1 is concluded with a winner determined, this market will resolve based on the completed Map 1.
If Map 1 is not completed for any reason, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without play beginning, this market will resolve 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.Heroic enters this Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier Play-Ins BO3 as the more experienced side with a deeper tournament resume and stable roster featuring core players such as nilo, susp, Chr1zN, and Brollan. The Norwegian organization defeated ASTRAL 2-0 in their most recent February 2026 meeting, underscoring stylistic and execution gaps that have persisted in head-to-head records. ASTRAL, an emerging squad advancing through earlier qualifier stages with a 2-1 record, will need strong map control and individual performances to challenge on LAN. Schedule rest, map pool familiarity, and recent form in open events remain the primary variables that could influence the outcome in this single-elimination setting.
This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.
Market Opened: Aug 8, 2026, 2:11 PM ET
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Map 2
This market refers to the Counter-Strike match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET. This market is decided solely by the round score of Map 2 of this match, and is independent of which team wins Map 2 or the overall match.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic wins Map 2 by 7 or more rounds, including any overtime (i.e. Heroic's round total on Map 2 exceeds ASTRAL's by 7 or more). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "ASTRAL".
Map 2 must be played to completion, with a final round score determined by rounds actually played, for this market to resolve to a team. If Map 2 is completed in this way, the market resolves on that round score regardless of how the remainder of the match concludes (including any later forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default). If Map 2 is not played at all, is not played to completion, or is decided by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default rather than by rounds played to a conclusion, this market will resolve 50-50. If the match is canceled, or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without Map 2 being completed, this market will resolve 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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic wins 2 or more maps than ASTRAL in this match.
Otherwise, this market will resolve to "ASTRAL".
Maps won by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default are counted towards the handicap, provided that the match is completed.
If the match is canceled (not played at all for any reason), 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 match forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match ends due to the clinching map being forfeited this will count as a completed match.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Over" if Heroic and ASTRAL play 3 or more maps in this series.
If fewer than 3 maps are played, this market will resolve to "Under".
Maps won by forfeit, disqualification, walkover, or default are counted towards the total, provided that the match is completed.
If the match is canceled (not played at all for any reason), 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 match forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match ends due to the clinching map being forfeited this will count as a completed match.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win Map 2 against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win Map 2 against Heroic.
If the match begins but is not completed, and Map 2 is concluded with a winner determined, this market will resolve based on the completed Map 2.
If Map 2 is not completed for any reason, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without play beginning, this market will resolve 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.This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win Map 1 against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win Map 1 against Heroic.
If the match begins but is not completed, and Map 1 is concluded with a winner determined, this market will resolve based on the completed Map 1.
If Map 1 is not completed for any reason, this market will resolve 50-50.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or is delayed beyond 7 days from the scheduled date without play beginning, this market will resolve 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.Heroic enters this Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier Play-Ins BO3 as the more experienced side with a deeper tournament resume and stable roster featuring core players such as nilo, susp, Chr1zN, and Brollan. The Norwegian organization defeated ASTRAL 2-0 in their most recent February 2026 meeting, underscoring stylistic and execution gaps that have persisted in head-to-head records. ASTRAL, an emerging squad advancing through earlier qualifier stages with a 2-1 record, will need strong map control and individual performances to challenge on LAN. Schedule rest, map pool familiarity, and recent form in open events remain the primary variables that could influence the outcome in this single-elimination setting.
This market refers to the Counter-Strike Round of 32 match between Heroic and ASTRAL in the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier Play-Ins, initially scheduled for August 9 at 5:00AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.
This market will resolve to "Heroic" if Heroic win the match against ASTRAL.
This market will resolve to "ASTRAL" if ASTRAL win the match against Heroic.
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.
Market Opened: Aug 8, 2026, 2:11 PM ET
Volume
$116,740End Date
Aug 9, 2026Market Opened
Aug 8, 2026, 2:11 PM ETResolution Source
https://hltv.orgResolver
0x65070BE91...Heroic enters this Esports World Cup 2026 Open Qualifier Play-Ins BO3 as the more experienced side with a deeper tournament resume and stable roster featuring core players such as nilo, susp, Chr1zN, and Brollan. The Norwegian organization defeated ASTRAL 2-0 in their most recent February 2026 meeting, underscoring stylistic and execution gaps that have persisted in head-to-head records. ASTRAL, an emerging squad advancing through earlier qualifier stages with a 2-1 record, will need strong map control and individual performances to challenge on LAN. Schedule rest, map pool familiarity, and recent form in open events remain the primary variables that could influence the outcome in this single-elimination setting.
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