Match forudsigelse: MIBR - NiP | CS2 (CS:GO)

MIBR and Ninjas in Pajamas will play in the first round of the Play-In stage at IEM Katowice 2023. How interesting that the "ninjas" will come to the championship with new clothes, since the organization decided to sign k0nfig as a replacement for the retired hampus.

In turn, the Brazilian team recently qualified for ESL Pro League Season 17, although they showed far from the most confident game in the North American qualifiers.

In general, here Ninjas in Pajamas should play as a favorite, since there is no certainty in MIBR. And the Brazilians themselves have never jumped above their heads, especially with a weakened squad after the last permutations.

Therefore, one should not expect sensations here, since the Swedes must take their own and go to the next round.

Form MIBR

The 36th team in the world ranking did not end the last season in the best way, as it showed several failed championships. However, in the very end, the Brazilian team managed to win the ESL Challenger League Season 43 North America, having crushed EG Black in the grand final.

Already at the start of the new season, MIBR took second place at the ESL Pro League Season 17 Conference North America. However, here again the team did not look like a strong link, having managed to lose to ATK.

Unless the final victory over Nouns saved the Brazilians from failure, although these victories do not give any confidence at TIER-1. So I will stand my ground and believe in the logic that speaks against MIBR.

Latest MIBR results:

• Victory over TeamOne with a score of 2:0.
• Victory over EG Black with a score of 3:1.
• Victory over Nouns with a score of 2:0.
• Defeat from ATK with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over Nouns with a score of 2:1.

Best MIBR cards:

• Overpass - 80% of wins.
• Nuke - 75% win rate.
• Vertigo - 73% of wins.
• Ancient - 67% of wins.
• Inferno - 53% of wins.

It is worth noting that the Brazilian team continues to ban the Mirage map.

Uniform Ninjas in Pajamas

The sixteenth team in the world ranking failed last season at BLAST Premier Fall Final 2022, although by chance they reached the quarterfinals.

As for the performances at the group stage of BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023, here Ninjas in Pajamas lost twice to NAVI, and also won one victory over BIG.

But in the last match, the Swedish team did not oppose Astralis, showing two failed maps out of three. We can only think that the transfer of k0nfig will make the team stronger, at least it will give stability in games with such opponents.

Latest Ninjas in Pajamas results:

• Defeat from FaZe Clan with a score of 1:2.
• Defeat from Natus Vincere with a score of 1:2.
• Victory over BIG with a score of 2:0.
• Defeat from Natus Vincere with a score of 1:2.
• Defeated by Astralis with a score of 1:2.

Best Ninjas in Pajamas cards:

• Inferno - 50% win rate.
• Overpass - 50% of wins.

In turn, the Swedish team continues to refuse the Anubis card.

Match statistics MIBR — Ninjas in Pajamas

The teams have not yet met in the current lineups.

Prediction for the match MIBR — Ninjas in Pajamas

I can't believe at all in the Brazilian team, which has never jumped above its head. Yes, we are dealing with BO1 here, but who cares when MIBR has a stable fever at the local level.

In turn, Ninjas in Pajamas gives some chances, especially since the team can get to the group stage of the championship. Yes, and the latest changes can benefit the guys, as they noticeably sank in terms of shooting.

Therefore, in this case, I would recommend betting on the victory of the Ninjas in Pajamas team with Handicap in rounds (-3.5).