On May 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC, Ninjas in Pyjamas will face JD Gaming in the LPL Split 2 2025 Group Ascend stage. This best-of-3 match promises to be a key encounter in the group phase. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can follow the match details here.

Current form of the teams

Ninjas in Pyjamas, currently ranked 32nd in the world, have been struggling to find their form recently. Their overall win rate stands at 46%, but their performance in the last month has been disappointing with an 18% win rate. Over the past six months, they have earned $6,864, placing them in the 32nd position among their peers. Their recent matches have been tough, suffering four losses in their last five games. They lost to Invictus Gaming, Anyone’s Legend, Bilibili Gaming, and Top Esports, with their only victory coming against FunPlus Phoenix.

JD Gaming, on the other hand, are in excellent form, ranked 17th globally. Their overall win rate is an impressive 69%, and their recent performances reflect this strength. Over the past six months, they have secured $13,729 in earnings, ranking 17th. They are currently on a three-match winning streak, having defeated Bilibili Gaming, FunPlus Phoenix, and Weibo Gaming. Their only recent setbacks were against Invictus Gaming and Top Esports.

Head-to-Head

Historically, JD Gaming has had the upper hand against Ninjas in Pyjamas, boasting an 83% win rate in their head-to-head matchups. In their last five encounters, JD Gaming emerged victorious four times, including their most recent 2-0 win on April 6, 2025. The only win for Ninjas in Pyjamas came in a close 3-2 match back in August 2024. This history suggests a significant advantage for JD Gaming heading into their upcoming clash.

Prediction

Considering the current form and historical data, JD Gaming is likely to secure a 2-0 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas. With a win probability of 66% for JD Gaming and their recent strong performances, they are the favorites to win this matchup. Ninjas in Pyjamas will need to overcome their recent struggles and find a way to disrupt JD Gaming’s momentum to have a chance in this encounter.

Prediction: Ninjas in Pyjamas 0:2 JD Gaming

Match odds:

Ninjas in Pyjamas (3.30) vs JD Gaming (1.32) on May 19, 2025, at 11:00 UTC.

Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.

The LPL Split 2 2025 runs from March 22 to June 14. Teams compete for a prize pool of $344,661, the championship title, and slots in the MSI 2025 and EWC. Follow the results, match schedules, and news via this link.