On May 29, 2025, at 15:00 UTC, SINNERS will face off against 9INE in the Galaxy Battle 2025 // Phase 2 Playoffs. This best-of-3 series is part of an ongoing tournament that promises intense competition. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Match Details

Current form of the teams

SINNERS, currently ranked 64th in the world (source), have had a mixed bag of results recently. Over the past year, they have maintained a win rate of 53%, but this has dipped to 35% in the last month. Their recent performance in the Galaxy Battle 2025 has been commendable, with a recent victory over Nemiga in the playoffs. However, they faced a setback in the YGames PRO Series 2025 quarterfinals against SPARTA. Over the last six months, SINNERS have earned $19,500, placing them 69th in earnings.

In their last five matches, SINNERS have won against Zero Tenacity, FORZE Reload, and Monte, showcasing their ability to bounce back from losses.

On the other side, 9INE is ranked 52nd globally (source) and has shown impressive form with a recent win streak of two matches. Their win rate over the past month stands at 62%, indicating a strong upward trajectory. Recently, they secured a victory against Astrum in the Galaxy Battle 2025 playoffs. Despite a loss to Spirit Academy in the YaLLa Compass Spring 2025, 9INE has managed to maintain a solid performance, reflected in their earnings of $21,000 over the past six months, ranking them 67th.

In their last five encounters, 9INE has emerged victorious against Monte and Sashi, highlighting their competitive edge in close matches.

Teams’ Map Pool

The map veto prediction suggests that SINNERS will first ban Dust2, while 9INE will ban Mirage. SINNERS are likely to pick Inferno, a map where they have a notable win rate, while 9INE is expected to pick Train, capitalizing on their strong performance on this map. The decider is anticipated to be Anubis, a map where both teams have shown moderate success.

Prediction

Based on recent form and historical data, 9INE appears to have a slight edge over SINNERS. Their superior win rate in recent months and strategic map picks, particularly on Train, suggest that they are well-positioned to take this series. While SINNERS have had success against 9INE in the past, the current momentum seems to favor 9INE, making them likely winners of this best-of-3 matchup.

Prediction: SINNERS 0:2 9INE

SINNERS (2.10) vs. 9INE (1.65) — May 29, 2025, 15:00 UTC.

Odds are taken from Stake and are current at the time of publication.

Galaxy Battle 2025 // Phase 2 takes place from May 11 to May 31, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $50,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.