Match Prediction: NiP - BIG | CS2 (CS:GO)

NIP and BIG will play as part of IEM Dallas 2022. Let me remind you that the German team miraculously made it to the championship because they failed in the closed qualifier. But then NAVI and Entropiq withdrew from the tournament, as a result of which BIG got a chance to play in Dallas. However, what's the use of it, when the team lost its form back in the Major, just as the Swedish team looks very good, if we consider matches with equal opponents.

Form N.I.P.

The fifth team in the world ranking made it to the quarterfinals of PGL Major Antwerp 2022, where they naturally lost to FaZe Clan. Honestly, in the game of the Swedes, nothing has changed for a year. Moreover, the team, as it showed a good game with teams from the TOP-15, continues to keep its bar. But the difference is that in principle matches NIP constantly fails.

Can the meeting against BIG be classified as similar? Unlikely. I believe that the Swedish team is rightfully considered the favorite, since at least they do not play Dust 2. And practice shows us that NIP is very confident against the Germans.

Latest NIP results:

• Victory over Vitality with a score of 16:4.
• Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 16:14.
• Lost to NAVI with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:0.
• Defeat from FaZe Clan with a score of 1:2.

Best NIP cards:

• Ancient - 71% of wins.
• Inferno - 67% of wins.
• Overpass - 62% of wins.
• Mirage - 60% of wins.
• Nuke - 57% win rate

Let me remind you that now the Swedish team is refusing the Dust 2 map.

Form BIG

The 16th team in the world ranking did not show anything at PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Yes, the Germans beat Imperial, but after that they lost three matches and went to rest. In the bottom line, back in Belgium, it became clear that the team did not calculate their strength, giving out their best stretch in April.

In addition, BIG hardly knew about IEM Dallas 2022 in advance, which they failed to get to on their own. And if the team continues in the same spirit, it risks leaving the championship very soon. Plus, we understand that without Dust 2, the Germans have practically no chance.

Latest BIG results:

• Defeated by MOUZ with a score of 0:2.
• Victory over Imperial with a score of 16:11.
• Lost to NAVI with a score of 8:16.
• Defeat from FURIA with a score of 10:16.
• Defeat from Vitality with a score of 1:2.

Best BIG cards:

• Dust 2 - 88% of wins.
• Mirage - 71% of wins.
• Nuke - 62% of wins.

In turn, the German team will definitely refuse the Inferno map.

NIP meeting statistics - BIG

Within the framework of the current season, the teams held two meetings:

• The victory of NIP within BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2022 with a score of 16:12.
• NIP's victory at BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2022 with a score of 16:9.

I note that at that time the teams played on Overpass and Nuke.

Prediction for the match NIP — BIG

I don't really believe in BIG, which, as has been said many times, is not in the most optimal condition. Yes, and the Swedes usually look great against the background of unstable teams, making great use of the space on the map.

On the plus side, if you pay attention to personal meeting statistics, NIP has a clear advantage. And on the cards, the Swedes are quite comfortable leaving Ancient, Overpass and Nuke. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the NIP team.