Team WE - Ninjas in Pyjamas

Analysis and statistics

Match Context & Stakes

On May 3, 2025, Team WE and Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP) will face off in the LPL 2025 Split 2. Both teams are aiming to solidify their standings early in the split, making this match crucial for momentum.

Team Form Overview

Team WE:

In their recent five matches, Team WE has secured three victories and suffered two losses:

• April 25, 2025: Defeated FunPlus Phoenix 2-1.
• April 24, 2025: Overcame Weibo Gaming 2-1.
• April 22, 2025: Swept ThunderTalk Gaming 2-0.
• April 21, 2025: Lost to Invictus Gaming 0-2.
• April 19, 2025: Narrowly defeated by Anyone's Legend 1-2.

Ninjas in Pyjamas:

NiP has faced a challenging period, with five consecutive losses:

• April 27, 2025: Lost to Anyone's Legend 0-2.
• April 25, 2025: Defeated by Bilibili Gaming 0-2.
• April 23, 2025: Fell to Top Esports 1-2.
• April 20, 2025: Swept by FunPlus Phoenix 0-2.
• April 18, 2025: Lost to ThunderTalk Gaming 1-2.

Stat-Based Matchup Analysis

Team WE:

• Gold Per Minute (GPM): 1811.22
• Kills Per Minute (KPM): 0.417
• Kill/Death Ratio (K/D): 1.24
• Champion Damage Per Minute: 2573.63

Ninjas in Pyjamas:

• Gold Per Minute (GPM): 1827.51
• Kills Per Minute (KPM): 0.441
• Kill/Death Ratio (K/D): 1.75
• Champion Damage Per Minute: 2651.12

Despite NiP's higher KPM and K/D ratio, their recent losing streak suggests difficulties in converting these advantages into match victories.

Market Evaluation & Betting Edges

Match Winner - Twoway:

• Team WE: 1.85
• Ninjas in Pyjamas: 1.92

Given Team WE's recent form and NiP's struggles, the odds slightly favor Team WE.

Map Handicap:

• Team WE (-1.5): 3.4
• Ninjas in Pyjamas (+1.5): 1.28

Considering NiP's recent performance, a 2-0 victory for Team WE is plausible, making the Team WE (-1.5) at 3.4 a potential value bet.

Total Maps:

• Under 2.5: 1.85
• Over 2.5: 1.85

With the possibility of a 2-0 outcome, betting on Under 2.5 maps at 1.85 could offer value.

Final Thoughts

Team WE's recent victories and NiP's losing streak suggest a favorable outcome for Team WE. The odds for a 2-0 victory (Team WE -1.5 at 3.4) and Under 2.5 maps (1.85) present potential value bets.

Written on May 4, 2025 3:49 PM