On April 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Moscow time, ThunderTalk Gaming will face off against Ninjas in Pyjamas as part of the group stage of the LPL Split 2 2025. The match will be a Bo3 format at the LAN stage Ascend. Below is our prediction for the upcoming series.
Current Team Form
ThunderTalk Gaming
The team finished the Rumble stage with one win and four losses. TT only managed to defeat FunPlus Phoenix with a 2:1 score, but lost to Bilibili Gaming, Weibo Gaming, Invictus Gaming, and Top Esports, with three of the four losses being clean sweeps at 0:2. Despite having experienced players like Beichuan and steady support from Feather, TT often crumble under mid-game pressure, and their macro coordination falls short compared to the league's top teams.
Ninjas in Pyjamas
NiP started the tournament inconsistently, losing to TES, FPX, and JDG, but convincingly won their last match against Team WE with a 2:0 score. Mid laner Doinb is increasingly integrating into the lineup, showcasing his signature proactive playstyle. Leave on the bottom lane is displaying a high level of mechanical execution, while the synergy between AKi and ppgod has noticeably improved. The team is gradually finding its form and showing better macro performance.
Match Prediction
On paper, ThunderTalk appears weaker in all major metrics: both in recent match results and in lane execution quality. NiP, despite a shaky start, is gradually hitting their stride and looking more confident with each match. If Doinb and Leave maintain their current form, TT is unlikely to provide significant resistance.
PREDICTION: Victory for Ninjas in Pyjamas with a 2:1 score
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