Ninjas In Pyjamas will face Team Liquid on June 21, 2025, at 22:45 CEST. This match is part of the SAL 2025: Stage 1 Group Stage and will be played in a BO1 (best-of-one) format. We analyzed the teams' statistics and current form to make a prediction for the match outcome. You can follow the match here.

Current Form of the Teams

Ninjas In Pyjamas returned to the scene after a six-month break with two wins in the group stage of South America League 2025: Stage 1, defeating Black Dragons and FURIA. In both matches, they were considered underdogs. During the break, Gustavo "Wizard" Gomes rejoined the roster, having previously played for the club. NIP currently hold third place in the group with 5 points.

Team Liquid, despite positive expectations, have not yet found their form at SAL 2025: Stage 1. In two group stage matches, the team failed to earn any points, suffering defeats to FaZe and w7m esports. Two new players — ask and DiasLucasBr — have not performed at a high level in recent games, along with the rest of the team: across two BO1 matches, they won only 7 rounds in total.

Match Prediction

This match features two teams currently performing at roughly the same level. On one hand, there’s NIP, who have surprisingly started the season strong with back-to-back victories and now face higher expectations from fans. On the other, Team Liquid have yet to realize their potential on the server, despite their experience and reputation.

Although Team Liquid appear stronger on paper, their current form is inconsistent. However, in a BO1 format, small details can make the difference. Our prediction is a Team Liquid win in a close match with a score of 1:0.

Prediction: Team Liquid win 1:0 against Ninjas In Pyjamas

SAL 2025 - Stage 1 runs from June 14 to July 27 in an online format. Ten teams compete for SI points and four slots at the Esports World Cup 2025.