Ninjas in Pajamas and fnatic will delight us at IEM Rio Major 2022. Just a couple of years ago, these teams spoiled us with bright derbies and became champions of big tournaments. But now both tags are going through hard times, just as fnatic has abandoned the Swedish plan.
In any case, Ninjas in Pajamas seems to be a slight favorite of the duel, as the odds indicate. In turn, fnatic played very ambiguously in the Challengers Stage, from where they almost went home.
In general, I am all for the Swedish team, which, it seems to me, will again show a couple of good matches and will fight for reaching the playoffs of the tournament.
Uniform Ninjas in Pajamas
The eleventh team in the world ranking failed in the group stage of ESL Pro League Season 16, although at the last moment it could have reached the playoffs.
Further, Ninjas in Pajamas decided to make changes in the composition, which immediately bore fruit. As a result, the Swedish team shot at IEM Road to Rio 2022 Europe RMR A and won a ticket to the “legends” with three victories.
Well, then the team decided to warm up at the home Svenska Cupen 2022, where they beat Lilmix and EYEBALLERS without any problems, earning some money.
Latest Ninjas in Pajamas results:
- Victory over Astralis with a score of 16:12.
- Victory over the Bad News Eagles with a score of 16:7.
- Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 2:1.
- Victory over Lilmix with a score of 2:0.
- Victory over EYEBALLERS with a score of 2:0.
Best Ninjas in Pajamas cards:
- Vertigo - 80% of wins.
- Inferno - 71% of wins.
- Overpass - 50% of wins.
- Nuke - 50% win rate.
Do not forget that the Swedish team continues to refuse the Dust 2 map.
fnatic form
The nineteenth team in the world ranking had a very controversial start at IEM Rio Major 2022. On the one hand, the European team got two victories over Cloud9 and OG. On the other hand, fnatic almost lost on both occasions.
Then the team managed to lose to MOUZ and Outsiders in one gulp, hanging by a thread from relegation. And yet, at the end of the Challengers Stage, the team was smart enough to cope with 9z and move on.
However, fnatic didn't make a big impression. Firstly, the team continues to experience problems in the middle and late timings. Secondly, there is no clear leader here, and as soon as the game does not go on, write and go.
fnatic's latest results:
- Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 19:17.
- Victory over OG with a score of 16:13.
- Defeated by MOUZ with a score of 1:2.
- Lost to the Outsiders with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over 9z with a score of 2:0.
Best fnatic cards:
- Vertigo - 80% of wins.
- Overpass - 78% of wins.
- Nuke - 78% of wins.
- Ancient - 67% of wins.
- Mirage - 50% of wins.
Interestingly, the European team has long abandoned the Dust 2 map.
Ninjas in Pajamas Match Statistics — fnatic
Within the framework of the current season, the teams held one meeting - at ESL Pro League Season 16, the victory went to fnatic (2:0).
Prediction for Ninjas in Pajamas — fnatic
I have a lot of questions regarding fnatic, but it all comes down to the team's style of play. Moreover, these tactics began to be read at the Challengers Stage, so what to talk about.
In turn, the Swedish team showed a cool game at the RMR tournament, just as they did not reinvent the wheel further at Svenska Cupen 2022. In general, these guys give some kind of hope.
Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the Ninjas in Pajamas team.
