NiP vs FaZe - Stake Ranked Episode 2

NiP's form is a concern heading into this match. They lost to magic just 12 hours ago and have dropped three of their last five matches, including losses to Lynn Vision and B8. A 40% winrate last month against a 52% six-month average tells the real story: this is a team trending in the wrong direction.

FaZe, by contrast, are building momentum. A 56% winrate last month after a sluggish half-year shows a squad finding its footing at the right time. Back-to-back wins over Sharks and 9z heading into this fixture is exactly the kind of confidence boost a top team wants.

The map pool seals it. NiP have a near-total Inferno block with a 98% ban rate and zero wins on it. FaZe hold a 72% Nuke winrate, matching NiP's own Nuke strength and leaving little room for NiP to find a comfort pick. Add a 36% historical head-to-head record for NiP against FaZe, and the mental weight of this rivalry sits firmly on the Swedish side.

Thunderpick odds(at time of writing):

FaZe to win 1.58

NiP to win 2.20