NIP and FaZe Clan will meet in the first quarter-finals of PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Some, but the Swedish team, were definitely not lucky with the seeding, at least getting into the TOP-1 team of the world ranking. And in terms of the game model, FaZe Clan is now two steps ahead, which is why NIP has practically no chance. We do not argue that anything can happen in a single match, but in all respects, FaZe Clan should not feel the resistance of the Swedes and move on.
Form N.I.P.
The seventh team in the world ranking, on the one hand, still made it to the playoffs of PGL Major Antwerp 2022. On the other hand, I personally am not sure about the future prospects of the Swedes, who, even if they break the logic, still look faded at a distance. First of all, the NIP often breaks the game plan, again focusing on early aggression on the part of the captain. Secondly, as soon as the team hits a serious opponent, a real shame comes out and nothing really works out.
Latest NIP results:
- Defeated by Astralis with a score of 0:2.
- Victory over Vitality with a score of 16:4.
- Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 16:14.
- Lost to NAVI with a score of 1:2.
- Victory over FURIA with a score of 2:0.
Best NIP cards:
- Inferno - 75% of wins.
- Ancient - 67% of wins.
- Nuke - 67% of wins.
- Overpass - 57% of wins.
- Mirage - 60% of wins.
I note that now the Swedish team is refusing the Dust 2 map.
FaZe Clan form
The first team in the world ranking had a great start at PGL Major Antwerp 2022, losing to ENCE almost without a chance. However, the team managed to wake up further to get three wins and get into the playoffs. Hand on heart, FaZe Clan is now playing a little worse than in February-March. Nevertheless, the team is still the favorite for any match, even if it has its weaknesses. Firstly, the start does not always work out, in particular, the first map is very lame. And yet, karrigan and the company certainly cannot be written off.
Latest FaZe Clan results:
- Victory over MOUZ with a score of 2:0.
- Lost to ENCE with a score of 8:16.
- Victory over the Bad News Eagles with a score of 16:4.
- Victory over Cloud9 with a score of 16:8.
- 2:1 victory over Copenhagen Flames.
Best FaZe Clan maps:
- Ancient - 100% win rate.
- Nuke - 100% win rate.
- Inferno - 67% of wins.
- Overpass - 67% of wins.
- Mirage - 64% of wins.
- Dust 2 - 56% win rate
It is worth recalling that the team usually refuses the Vertigo card.
NIP meeting statistics — FaZe Clan
During the last season, the teams held two meetings:
- NIP's victory at ESL Pro League Season 13 with a score of 2:0.
- NIP victory at IEM Fall 2021 Europe with a score of 16:8.
But do not forget that since then FaZe Clan has become much stronger, while the Swedes, if you look from the outside, have remained on their own.
NIP vs FaZe Clan Match Prediction
It looks like we're in for a clear quarter-final, as NIP needs to jump two heads higher to win. At the same time, even at the statistics stage, we see that the Swedish team has big problems, since neither Mirage, nor Inferno, nor Overpass can become the unambiguous number one choice.
In turn, FaZe Clan has everything to win. Firstly, the team is on fire and eager to win the Major. Secondly, many single out these guys as the favorites of the tournament as a whole. Therefore, here I would recommend betting on the victory of the FaZe Clan team.
