Forecast Ninjas in Pajamas - Keyd Stars
The second match of the upper bracket semi-finals of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022 Brazil Stage 2 will take place between Ninjas in Pajamas and Keyd Stars. Previously, the clubs met once, the winners were NIP, the next meeting will be held on June 22 in the bo3 format.
Shape of Keyd Stars
Having finished the group stage with a total score of 2-2, the team managed to gain a foothold in the third position in the ranking, which allowed them to go to the playoffs, where they met with FURIA Esports, as a result of which, albeit with difficulty, they managed to win (2 -one). Now they are waiting for a much more serious enemy, but more on that below.
Lineup of Keyd Stars
- heat
- murizzz
- mwzera
- RgLm
- RHZ
Earlier I wrote about replacements in the squad, but now I will only note that this match should be very important for the team. After all, the club will soon face their former players: v1hen and JhoW, who now play for NIP.
Result of the last 5 matches
- Defeated FURIA Esports 2-1
- Defeated TBK Esports 2-0
- Defeated Liberty 2-1
- Lost to Ninjas in Pajamas 1-2
- Lost to MIBR 1-2
Without a doubt, the meeting will be very interesting, because as I wrote earlier, two former Keyd Stars players now play in Ninjas in Pajamas, and the last meeting between the teams was not in their favor. I think this is a good opportunity for the club to take revenge and move further along the tournament path.
Keyd Stars Card Statistics
Bind 53% over 49 matches
Haven 60% in 45 matches
Split 59% in 27 matches
Ascent 54% in 39 matches
Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: rhz - Breach (85), Sova (42), murizzz - Skye (46), Sage (39), mwzera - Raze (103), Skye (42), heat - Chamber (126), Jett (42), RgLMeister - Omen (85), Viper (65).
Uniform Ninjas in Pajamas
The team showed an excellent series of matches in the last group stage, 4 wins in four games, allowed the players to take the first line of the rating. Thanks to this, they immediately went to the semi-finals of the upper bracket.
Since the beginning of 2022, the club has played 18 matches with a total win rate of 72%, which is a very good result. The players did not miss the opportunity to participate in tournaments, including: 2nd place in the VCT Brazil Stage 1 Challengers, where they fell LOUD (0-3) in the final, and 9-10th place in the VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik.
Composition Ninjas in Pajamas
- xand
- Jonn
- be1n1
- cauanzin
- v1xen
After bnj moved to the bench, who soon left the squad, the club brought in v1xen, who previously played in Vorax, as a replacement, as well as former Keyd Stars player JhoW, who took on the role of coach.
Result of the last 5 matches
- Defeated MIBR 2-1
- Defeated TBK Esports 2-1
- Defeated Keyd Stars 2-1
- Victory over Liberty 2-0
- Lost to ZETA DIVISION 1-2
Although the number of victories prevails, almost all of them were made with difficulty. This fact suggests that Ninjas in Pajamas, although they are one of the favorites, are not much ahead of other teams, and perhaps after the next match, they will go to the lower bracket.
Ninjas in Pajamas Map Statistics
Haven 71% over 7 matches
Split 88% in 8 matches
Ascent 56% over 9 matches
Icebox 64% in 11 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Haven 55% of wins for defense and 54% for attack, Split 63% of wins in attack and 55% in defense, Ascent 55% of wins in defense vs. 47% in attack, Icebox 62% win attacking and 49% defending.
Most popular heroes in the last 30 days: Jonn - Fade (45), Neon (47), cauanzin - KAY/O (50), Sova (41), v1xen - Omen (88), Brimstone (24), xand - Chamber (69), Jett (45), bezn1 - Killjoy (45), Breach (24).
Match prediction
Both teams reached the semi-finals in their own way, but even so, the difference between them is noticeable. Ninjas in Pajamas definitely look stronger than their rivals, as evidenced by a great series of victories, and in the ranking of Brazilian teams, they are in second place.
The result is a victory for Ninjas in Pajamas.
