FaZe will face NIP on July 20 at 21:00 CEST in the semifinals of the South America League 2025 - Stage 1. The match format is BO3. We compared the current form of the teams and their results to prepare a prediction. You can follow the match through this link.

Current Form of the Teams

FaZe

FaZe confidently went through the group stage, finishing with a 6-0-0-3 record and securing second place in the group, which allowed them to advance directly to the playoff semifinals. In their last five matches, the team secured three victories — against NIP, 9z Team, and LOS. However, two losses came against strong opponents — LOUD and w7m, indicating that FaZe is showing stable form but may face challenges against the region's top teams.

NIP

NIP completed the group stage with a 4-2-0-3 record, taking third place and starting the playoffs from the quarterfinals. In their last five matches, they also secured three victories — against Black Dragons, 9z Team, and ENX. However, losses to FaZe and w7m highlight difficulties in games against top-tier teams. Nonetheless, their victory in the quarterfinals indicates the team's readiness for the playoffs.

Head-to-Head Meetings

In the past six months, FaZe and NIP have met only once — during the group stage of the current South America League season. FaZe secured a confident victory with a score of 1:0, dominating NIP on the Skyscraper map with a 7:0 score. This match was a showcase of FaZe's strategic and individual gameplay dominance.

Match Prediction

Considering the teams' form and especially the last head-to-head meeting where FaZe completely outplayed NIP, they appear to be the favorites in the upcoming semifinal. FaZe demonstrates a more stable performance against opponents of any level, and their previous rout of NIP on one of the maps adds a psychological edge.

However, NIP shouldn't be underestimated — they successfully passed through the quarterfinals and can adapt to their opponent's style. We expect a tense match, but the advantage remains with FaZe.

Prediction: FaZe to win 2:0.

The South America League 2025 — Stage 1 runs from June 14 to July 26 in an online format with a prize pool of €250,000. Follow tournament news, schedules, and results through this link.