Ninjas in Pyjamas will face off against Black Dragons on July 19 at 18:00 CEST in the upper bracket semifinals of the South America League 2025 - Stage 1, with the match format being BO3. We analyzed head-to-head encounters, current team form, and statistics to make a prediction. You can follow the match through this link.

Current Team Form

Ninjas in Pyjamas are showing strong form in the playoffs stage: in their last five matches, they secured three victories, including crucial wins against 9z and ENX Team. The team maintains a win rate of around 60% and feels comfortable in decisive moments. NiP's strength lies in their balanced play both in attack and defense — they significantly outperform their opponents in terms of rounds won.

Black Dragons, on the other hand, are experiencing a rough patch. The team has lost three out of their last five matches, including defeats to FURIA, Team Liquid, and W7M Esports. Their current win rate is only 20%, reflecting issues in both strategy and individual form. However, it's worth noting that BD defeated NiP last year in a BO3 format, adding an element of intrigue.

Head-to-Head and Statistics

In the past six months, the teams have met only once — on June 14, 2025. At that time, Ninjas in Pyjamas emerged victorious, defeating Black Dragons 8:6 in a BO1 format. The match was tense, but NiP controlled the key rounds and managed to hold onto their advantage until the end. This victory confirms NiP's current gameplay superiority and their confidence in head-to-head encounters.

Maps and Operators

Both teams actively avoid the maps Clubhouse and Kafe Dostoyevsky, with the most frequently played being Oregon, Chalet, and Bank. This could influence the outcome, as NiP tends to win more on Chalet and Oregon, while BD feels uncertain on these maps.

Among the operators, both teams often ban Montagne, Thatcher, Kaid, and Valkyrie, indicating similar approaches to controlling key positions.

Match Prediction

The BO3 format favors Ninjas in Pyjamas: the team is in better form, shows stability and confidence in their strategy, and has a psychological advantage after their recent victory over the opponent. For Black Dragons, this match will be a serious test of endurance and tactical depth, but current results and form do not provide grounds for expecting an upset.

Prediction: Ninjas in Pyjamas win

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