On September 18th, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, Ninjas in Pyjamas will face OG in a best-of-3 series at the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 Playoffs. 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 here.

Current form of the teams

Ninjas in Pyjamas currently hold the 24th spot in the world rankings. Over the past six months, they have earned $65,408, placing them 35th in earnings among teams. Their win rate over the recent half-year stands at 60%, but their performance in the last month has dipped to 43%. Their recent form includes a mix of wins and losses, with a recent loss to Venom in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: Closed Qualifier. At the Fragville 2025, they managed to secure a 2nd place finish, with notable wins against teams like Wildcard and Take Flyte. Despite these victories, they suffered a loss in the grand final against NRG. Their current win streak is at zero, suggesting a need to regain momentum.

OG, ranked 30th in the world rankings, have shown a relatively stable form with a recent half-year win rate of 63% and an impressive 64% over the last month. Their recent performance includes a mix of victories and setbacks in the ESL Challenger League Season 50: Europe - Cup 2. They recently defeated Tricked but fell to HOTU and BC.Game. In the Thunderpick World Championship 2025: Closed Qualifier, OG reached the top 4, showcasing their potential with wins over BIG and M80. However, they currently have no win streak, indicating some inconsistency in their recent performances. Their earnings over the last six months amount to $26,833, positioning them 57th in the earnings ranking.

Teams’ Map Pool

The map veto for this match is expected to unfold with Ninjas in Pyjamas first banning Inferno, followed by OG banning Dust2. Ninjas in Pyjamas are likely to pick Nuke, a map where they have a strong win rate of 79%. OG may respond by picking Ancient, where they have a respectable 56% win rate. Anubis and Train are expected to be banned next, with Mirage as the decider. This strategic approach is backed by historical data, as Ninjas in Pyjamas have shown a preference for Nuke, while OG has often leaned towards Ancient.

Match Prediction

Based on current form, historical data, and map pool analysis, Ninjas in Pyjamas are likely to win this series 2-0. Their strong win rate on Nuke and recent performance in tournaments suggest they have the upper hand. OG’s recent inconsistencies and Ninjas in Pyjamas’ strategic map picks further tilt the scales in favor of Ninjas in Pyjamas.

Prediction: Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:0 OG

StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 takes place from September 17 to September 20 in Hungary, featuring a prize pool of $500,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.