Everything about betting on Astralis

Astralis Teams: A Multi-Game Powerhouse

While Astralis initially made its mark as a premier eSports team in CS: GO, it has strategically expanded into various other game divisions. As of 2022, the eSports organisation boasts active rosters in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends (LoL), Fortnite, FIFA, and Rainbow Six: Siege, catering to a diverse range of eSports enthusiasts.

As previously noted, the two foundational teams competed in CS: GO and League of Legends. Following the acquisition of these two teams from RFRSH Entertainment, Astralis promptly established a FIFA team, previously known as Future FC, and subsequently launched a Rainbow Six: Siege roster, formerly operating as Disrupt Gaming. Meanwhile, the Astralis Fortnite team was assembled in 2021 after securing the services of 'Th0masHD', a top-tier professional player in thebattle royale gameat that time. This strategic expansion ensures Astralis remains a significant player across multiple eSports titles, appealing to a broad audience including those in Zimbabwe.

Currently, all five teams compete under the unified Astralis banner, proudly displaying the team's official black and red colours and distinctive logo. This cohesive branding is a testament to Astralis's unified approach to eSports.

Astralis' Strongest Games: Dominance in CS: GO

Although Astralis fields teams across five eSports divisions, its most profound impact and dominance are undeniably in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The team's remarkable success in CS: GO is largely attributed to the strategic acquisition of RFRSH Entertainment's talented roster, which included some of the FPS genre's most skilled players: René "cajunb" Borg, Andreas "Xyp9x" Højsleth, Finn "karrigan" Andersen, Nicolai "dev1ce" Reedtz, and Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen. Beyond the stellar lineup, the mentorship of the team's coach, Danny "zonic" Sørensen, has been instrumental. A former CS: GO pro himself, Sørensen's guidance was pivotal to the Astralis CS: GO team's triumphs, earning him the 'Best Esports Coach' award at The Games Award 2020. This expertise is something Zimbabwean gamers can appreciate when looking at peak eSports performance.

With an impressive four CS: GO Majors secured in their trophy cabinet and over 20 other major championship titles, Astralis is widely regarded as the best CS: GO team in history. Consequently, Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment's multiplayer first-person shooter, CS: GO, remains Astralis's most formidable and successful game.

Other Top Astralis Teams to Watch

Another team generating significant buzz is the Astralis FIFA squad. Recently, Stephanie "Teca" Luana achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to qualify for FIFA's prestigious Challenger Mode, signalling strong potential for the Astralis FIFA team. Furthermore, the return of Andrei "Xerxe" Dragomir to the Astralis League of Legends roster and the signing of Kiss "Vizicsacsi" Tamás indicate that Astralis is set to be a formidable contender in upcoming LoL tournaments, a prospect exciting for eSports fans in Zimbabwe.

Why is Astralis popular?

Astralis is one of the most popular eSport teams that punters bet on. There are several reasons why this team is famous in the eSports betting scene.

First is the team's dominance in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournaments. The team has excelled in four CS: GO Majors beating the household names including FaZe Clan, Fnatic, Team Liquid, and Natus Vincere. Astralis has also been a force to reckon with in several other top CS: GO tournaments. Definitely, this dominance makes the team popular on the betting scene as punters always bet on the most prolific winners and players.

Another reason for Astralis' popularity is the vast social media reach. The team boasts millions of followers on its social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram. The wide audience makes it a popular eSports team on the betting scene.

Last is its partnership with UNIBET, one of the best eSports bookmakers. The team entered into a collaboration with UNIBET, which puts it on the frontline when it comes to betting. That means most UNIBET punters are more likely to bet on Astralis than any other eSports outfit.

Astralis' awards and results

Astralis is one of the most decorated eSports teams, particularly in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The team has raked in a total of $9,347,284.71 from 127 tournaments. Below are some of the biggest wins of the Danish outfit.

• ELEAGUE Major: Atlanta 2017: Astralis walked away with the ELEAGUE Major: Atlanta 2017 trophy in the 10th Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship, beating the other 15 teams to walk away with the $500,000 prize money. Astralis was in its first finals, which pitted the all-Danish team against Virtus.pro. After a heated battle, AST edged out Virtus.pro in the third match of the best of three finals to win its first Major.
• FACEIT Major: London 2018: Astralis' second Major came in the 13th Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship that attracted 24 teams. After easing past FaZe Clan and Team Liquid, Astralis met with Natus Vincere, who had beaten BIG in the quarters and MIBR in the semis. Even though it was expected to be an adrenaline-filled match, Astralis managed to ease past Natus Vincere beating the Ukrainian team to clinch its second Major Championship and the $500,000 prize money.
• Intel Extreme Masters Season XIII: Katowice Major 2019: The third Astralis Major came in the 14th Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship, which also had 24 teams. Astralis once again proved its dominance in CS: GO by beating Ninjas in Pyjamas and MIBR in the playoffs to meet ENCE, which surprised the world by beating Team Liquid and Natus Vincere to reach the finals. But as everyone expected, ENCE was no match for Astralis. The Danes went home with their third Major Championship and $500,000 to become the third team to win consecutive Majors.
• StarLadder Major: Berlin 2019: In the 15th Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major Championship, Astralis went ahead to prove to the world that it was the best CS: GO team, beating the other 23 teams to retain its title as the world champion. After a series of walkovers, Astralis convincingly thrashed Kazakhstani eSports team AVANGAR to win its fourth Majors. The win in Germany was monumental as Astralis became the only team to win four Majors, ultimately making it the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team in history.

The above are the most significant achievements of Astralis. The team has won over 20 other Championships, including IEM Global Challenge 2020, DreamHack Masters Winter 2020 Europe, BLAST Pro Series: Global Final 2019, ECS Season 8 Finals, and BLAST Pro Series: São Paulo 2019, just to mention a few.

Best and most popular Astralis players

One of the key drivers of Astralis' success is its crop of talent. The team has significantly invested in talent acquisition bringing in the world's best players in the different divisions. Below are some of the best Astralis players.

• Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen (CS: GO): Dupreeh has been pivotal in the success of Astralis' CS: GO roster helping the Danish team to clinch the four Majors plus many other Championships. After a successful stint at Astralis, Dupreeh joined Team Vitality in 2022.
• Andreas "Xyp9x" Højsleth (CS: GO): Another hotshot is ''Xyp9x''who was also part of the team that won Astralis' four Majors. The former Team Solomid and Team Dignitas player was voted as one of the best CS: GO players in 2018 and continues to bust opponents with Astralis.
• Lukas "gla1ve" Rossander (CS: GO): Rossander also ranks as one of the best and most popular Astralis players. He also won four Majors and continues to ply his trade with Astralis.
• Andrei "Xerxe" Dragomir (LoL): Astralis has recently signed back "Xerxe" to strengthen its LoL roster. The jungler brings in a wealth of experience and will surely be instrumental in the 2022 LEC Summer Split.
• Stephanie "Teca" Luana (FIFA): After becoming the first female player to qualify for the FIFA's Challengers Mode, "Teca" will indeed become a fan favorite.

Where and how to bet on Astralis

For those who are into eSports betting, Astralis is one of the best teams to bet on. But there are a few things punters need to know.

First is which is the best Astralis team to count on. As discussed earlier, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is the division that Astralis is dominant in. That said, bettors who want to wager on Astralis have a better chance when they bet on the Astralis CS: GO team. The Astralis roster has some of the best CS: GO players. But that's not to say betting on other Astralis teams is not a good idea. This is as long as punters consider the opponent and, importantly, the odds. The rule of thumb is that the higher the odds, the lower the chances of winning, and vice versa.

The next aspect is about finding the best eSports betting sites. Play on a betting site with no deposit and deposit bonuses to increase the bankroll. A reputable betting regulatory authority should also license the site. Last, check the usability features; for example, live streams of the different eSports matches and tournaments. This fantastic feature enables punters to follow the action right from the betting site.