Match Prediction: Fnatic - Ninjas In Pyjamas | VALORANT

perepelovsky

Nec

Total Over 2.5

Fnatic and Ninjas in Pajamas will show us the brightest match of the first round of VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík. I don’t know what Fnatic is like in a bloodless form, but the Brazilians are clearly preparing to surprise. Therefore, in this case, there is no clear favorite for me, and the fight promises to be interesting.

Fnatic form

The sixth team of the European ranking took third place in the VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 1 Challengers, failing the end of the championship. But the main problems of the team began later, since the roster was left without a strong player, and the replacement has yet to be played. Therefore, it will be very difficult for Fnatic in this tournament, although the team must not only go to the playoffs, but must.

Fnatic latest results:

Victory over Acend with a score of 2:0.
Victory over Guild Esports with a score of 2:1.
Victory over M3 Champions with a score of 2:1.
Lost to FunPlus Phoenix with a score of 0:2.
Lost to G2 with a score of 0:3.

Best Fnatic Maps:

Fracture - 100% win rate.
Bind - 76% of wins.
Icebox - 73% of wins.
Ascent - 68% of wins.
Haven - 66% of wins.
Split - 62% of wins.
Breeze - 50% win rate.

At the same time, the team most often refuses the Breeze card.

Uniform Ninjas in Pajamas

The third team in the Brazilian ranking still made it to the VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík, even though they came second in their Stage 1 Challengers. However, the Brazilians still showed a good game in terms of their level, clearly enjoying what was happening. Therefore, Ninjas in Pajamas has every chance to get into the playoffs of the championship, especially with such a simple group.

Latest Ninjas in Pajamas results:

Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:1.
Defeat from LOUD with a score of 0:3.
Victory over Keyd Stars with a score of 3:2.
Defeat from LOUD with a score of 0:3.
Victory over Leviatán with a score of 3:0.

Best Ninjas in Pajamas cards:

Split - 100% wins.
Icebox - 88% of wins.
Haven - 60% win rate
Fracture - 50% win rate.

I note that the Brazilians are extremely sad on Bind.

Fnatic vs Ninjas in Pajamas Match Statistics

The teams have not met before.

Prediction for Fnatic vs Ninjas in Pajamas

I don't see the point in going through the cards, because in this match the Brazilians can make a sensation. Everything depends on the level of preparation of Fnatic, which simply may not have enough time. And yet the European team remains the favorite. Therefore, taking into account the above, I would recommend betting more on Total on cards 2.5.

Handicap +1.5 (Ninjas in Pyjamas)

VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavik

Just based on the statistics, I'll still assume an equal game. Fnatic, in turn, have already shown that they can beat any team, but this happens in fragments. If we evaluate Fnatic in the long term, then the team, unfortunately, is already on the decline in the playoffs. Ninjas in Pajamas will also have to prove their worth, because they have reached a major tournament.

Match prediction:

I expect an exchange of cards, where everything will depend on the 3rd card. If you look at the teams, then perhaps Fnatic looks like a favorite in this meeting.