Matchförutsägelse: LGD Gaming - Ninjas in Pyjamas | LoL

As part of the LPL Spring, the battle of the best teams in the Chinese region continues. But tickets to the Mid-Season Invitational 2023, cash rewards and fame are at stake.

We are at the stage of the group stages: 17 teams are fighting for the right to go to the playoffs. Of the entire list of participants, 10 teams will play in the main stage, and NiP with LGD is still far from getting into the TOP-10.

NiP are on the 12th line of the standings. The club has 2 wins in 6 series and 6-9 on maps.

LGD Gaming feel even worse. They occupy the penultimate, 16th line and have 1 win in 6 matches.

Let's figure out which of the teams will improve their performance after this face-to-face meeting: will NiP be able to advance to the top ten or LGD will show signs of life.

Form NiP

We start the analysis of the match with the analysis of the game form of NiP. They are predicted to be the favorite in this fight.

The bookmaker generally highly appreciates NiP's chance of success in this fight. On such an outcome give a coefficient in the region of 1.2.

For the specifics of the region, this is quite a normal figure, but here, in the case of this fight, the position of the teams in the standings, their performance and rosters play a key role. In all respects, NiP look more cheerful than their counterparts.

Composition of NiP

A small educational program before analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of NiP. Ninjas in Pajamas in League of Legends is Victory Five in League of Legends, but in a different wrapper.

NiP Players

• invincible
• XLB
• Pout
• Photic
• Zhuo
• Rich
• dream

All performers, with the exception of Photic, have previously played for the Victory Five. They are primarily remembered for their 4th place finish at the LPL regional finals last year, which looks like a real achievement in the highly competitive China region.

NiP Performance

NiP's triumphant return to the competitive League of Legends began with a match against Ultra Prime. In that match, Photic and XLB led their team to victory: NiP won 2-0.

Then the situation began to change rapidly. In the second series, NiP lost to Rare Atom without taking a single card.

Following this, Ninjas in Pajamas met with JD Gaming. The giants of the Chinese scene inflicted a second defeat on the “ninja”, leaving no chance for them on two maps.

NiP's misadventures on the LPL Spring scene continued in the match against TES. However, here NiP had a chance thanks to the victory on the second map, but they failed to take advantage of it: 2-1 in favor of Top Esports.

The next opponent for NiP was EDG. Another title club, another defeat for NiP: 2-1 in favor of EDward Gaming.

Before the match with LGD, NiP met another serious competitor, namely LNG, which gained momentum. In the fight against the LNG, the “ninja” managed to get an important victory and inflict the first defeat of the LNG.

Ninjas in Pajamas Champions

NiP's top lane includes Jax (3 matches, 33% win rate), Gwen (2 matches, 50% win rate), Gangplank (2 matches, 50% win rate), Jayce (2 games, 50% win rate).

In the forest, permanent Maokai (7 matches, 42% wins), Sejuani (4 games, 25% wins), Vi (3 games, 66% wins).

The center line was most often occupied by Sylas (5 games, 40% wins), Ryze (3 games, 100% wins), Akali (2 games, 0 wins).

The position of the shooter was equally often picked by Zeri and Sivir. Both heroes appeared 4 times, but the first one won all her games, and the second one - none.

Of the supports, Ashe appeared most often. The Archer was selected 5 times and won 2 matches. Other frequently played games were Yuumi (4 matches, 75% win rate), Heimerdinger (4 matches, 25% win rate).

Form LGD Gaming

Let's move on to the review of LGD Gaming. In this match, the top Chinese club is predicted to be an outsider.

The bookmakers are not very enthusiastic about LGD's game. They do not believe in the victory of the team, and the chance for such an outcome is estimated by a coefficient of around 3.9.

Returning to the paragraph about the composition, performance and position in the standings, we understand where such an indicator comes from near LGD. It is foolish to disagree with him, because the club in the League of Legends is going through hard times.

LGD Gaming roster

LGD approached the new season by making significant changes in the roster. After an absolutely disastrous season in 2022, where the team took the TOP-16 in the spring and the TOP-14 in the summer, they were needed.

LGD Players

• Xiaoxu
• meteor
• Haichao
• xqw
• Lpc
• Jinjiao

Apparently, they were guided by the desire to put together a balanced line-up with experienced players and promising performers, but so far it turns out so-so. Jinjiao alone will not be full, especially since he plays in the support position, from where he can seem to manage what is happening on the map, but he cannot single-handedly lead the team to wins.

Performance LGD Gaming

LGD started the new season with a loss. The team played against Rare Atom, where they failed in a full b3.

The second game against OMG had a similar outcome. The only difference that time was losing without taking cards.

The third series is a winning one. With difficulty, but LGD Gaming managed to beat Anyone`s Legend, closing the series with a score of 2-1.

Next, LGD Gaming met Invictus Gaming, and the outcome of the match was predetermined before it started. IG edged out LGD 2-0, but the latter should be given their due: LGD clung to the game, losing the first map in 38 and the second in 41 minutes.

ThunderTalk became a new rival. The opponent is new, the outcome is old - 0-2 and without signs of struggle, which we saw a series before.

Before the match with NiP, LGD Gaming played against Ultra Prime. That match ended for the team in an hour in total, and Ultra Prime celebrated the victory.

LGD Gaming Champions

Jax (5 matches, 20% wins), KSante (4 games, 50% wins), Gnar (3 games, 0 wins) most often went to the top.

The hero of the patch, Maokai (5 matches, 20 wins), Sejuani (2 games, 0 wins), Sylas (2 matches, 0% wins) went to the forest. There was even Skarner, but lost.

In the center they used Ryze (4 games, 75% wins), Azir (2 games, 0% wins), Akali (2 games, 0% wins).

Shooters: Sivir (5 games, 20% wins), Jhin (3 games, 0% wins), Zeri (2 matches, 50% wins), Varus (2 matches, 0% wins), Caitlyn (2 matches, 50% victories).

History of personal confrontations

Previously, the teams did not play each other in official matches with updated squads. The fight at LPL Spring 2023 will be the debut face-to-face meeting of the teams.

Outcome

You look at the statistics of LGD Gaming, and it becomes very sad. Occasionally, the team shows signs of a good game, but it all ends with attempts.

I don't believe LGD will win this match. NiP look much more harmonious at this group stage, and the last victory against LNG should only add confidence in their own abilities.

Outcome: NiP win.