Stake Ranked Episode 5 betting odds - CS2 LAN finals at Stake

Stake’s own Counter-Strike 2 tournament returns this month. Top CS2 teams will head to Barcelona, Spain, for the LAN finals, where $100,000 in prize money is available to be won. During the tournament, you can bet on every match here at Stake Sportsbook, with a variety of betting markets. You can follow the action of Stake Ranked CS2 as it happens with our free live streams too.

When and where Stake Ranked Episode 5 takes place

The LAN knockout round of Stake Ranked Episode 5 takes place between 27 and 30 October. The event takes place in Barcelona, Spain.

Teams competing at Stake Ranked Episode 5

The LAN knockout round of Stake Ranked Episode 5 is contested by 8 teams:

IC Esports - Invited
BIG - Invited
Astralis - Episode 4 winners
MIBR - Invited
magic - Invited
Fnatic - Invited to replace B8
Team Nemesis - Qualified through closed qualifier
Eternal Fire - Qualified through closed qualifier

Fnatic finished 3rd-4th in the closed qualifier, but received a place in the LAN knockouts after B8 pulled out of the event.

How the Stake Ranked Episode 5 format works

The Stake Ranked CS2 tournament consists of 3 stages. These are the open qualifier, closed qualifier and LAN knockout stage:

14-15 September - Open Qualifier

128 teams took part in a single-elimination bracket. All matches except for qualification matches were played to the best of 1 game. The qualification matches were played to the best of 3 games.

Just Players, Rune Eater Esports, Phantom Esports and 9INE all qualified from this stage.

24-27 September - Closed Qualifier

16 teams entered the closed qualifier. It was also a single-elimination bracket, but all matches were played to best of 3.

Team Nemesis and Eternal Fire qualified for the LAN knockouts.

27-30 October - LAN Knockouts

The LAN knockouts begin on 27 October, with a $100,000 prize pool. 8 teams enter this double-elimination bracket, with all matches except the Grand Final played to best of 3. The Grand Final is a best-of-5 series.

CS2 bet types you can place on Stake Ranked at Stake

You can bet on Stake Ranked matches in many ways, with pre-match and CS2 live betting odds. Some of the available CS2 betting options include:

Match winner - This is a bet on which team will win the match. Like a moneyline bet, you pick either team to win.
Map handicap - This places a map handicap on either team. For example, if you bet on a team with a -1.5 handicap, they need to win by 2 maps.
Map winner - Bet on the outcome of a specific map, such as map 1 winner.
Total maps - Bet on the total number of maps played during the match.
Props - Bet on outcomes not tied to the final result, such as the pistol round winner, total kills or total kills by a specific player.
Outright winner - Bet on the outright winner of the Stake Ranked Episode 5 tournament.

Get our expert opinions and CS2 betting tips on the Stake Ranked series in our Stake Ranked picks blog. We share our Counter Strike betting predictions for the likely tournament winners, dark horses and more.

How to bet on Stake Ranked Episode 5 at Stake

To bet on Stake Ranked Episode 5, follow these steps:

Log in to your account or sign up at Stake.
If needed, use any of the secure payment methods to make a deposit.
Search for the team you want to bet on, or use the menu to look up > Counter-Strike 2 > International > Stake Ranked > Stake Ranked Episode 5. This shows all live and upcoming matches you can bet on.
Select a match to see all betting options and CS2 odds.
Choose a bet to add it to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place it.

For more tips on getting started betting on CS2 tournaments, read our Esports betting guide and Counter-Strike betting guide.

How to live stream Stake Ranked Episode 5 for free on Stake

You can bet on all matches in the Stake Ranked Episode 5 tournament live, and even watch them as they happen. Stake’s CS2 live streams are easy to access. Just open the event page while it’s in-play and select the live stream icon. React to the action as it unfolds, placing Stake Ranked CS2 live bets on the match winner, total kills, handicaps, and more.

Stake Ranked Episode 5 promotions at Stake

When betting on Stake Ranked and Esports at Stake, you can also benefit from our sports betting promotions. We’ve got lots of offers to enjoy, including the regular rewards available through the VIP Club. Learn more about how to join and what you can unlock as a VIP on the VIP FAQ page.

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