Prediction Ninjas in Pajamas - 9z Team
We continue to review the Valorant Champions Tour Last Chance Qualifier. Today we will move to South America, where in the opening match of the upper bracket quarterfinals, Ninjas in Pajamas will face off against 9z Team. Previously, the teams have not met in head-to-head matches, and on August 6 they will have to determine the strongest in the bo3 format.
Uniform Ninjas in Pajamas
The notorious club performed well in the past qualifications of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Brazil Stage 1 Challengers. Taking second place, the players advanced to VCT 2022 LATAM vs BR Playoffs, where they defeated Leviatan in the final, which allowed the team to advance to Masters Reykjavik. Participation in the Icelandic tournament ended quickly enough for the team (9th-10th place).
At the second stage of the Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Brazil Stage 2, the situation repeated itself. The team took second place and again went to the VCT 2022 LATAM vs BR Playoffs, where they could not cope with KRU Esports and missed the next masters in Copenhagen. During the season, the team scored 225 points, and takes the second position in the overall ranking.
Composition Ninjas in Pajamas
- xand
- Jonn
- bezn1
- cauanzin
- v1xen
The last changes in the roster took place at the end of April this year. The organization sent bnj to the bench, who, after the end of the contract, moved to future rivals from the 9z Team, so the meeting will be fundamental for both sides. In addition, the club said goodbye to coach RoY. The team quickly found a replacement for the departed staff: instead of bnj, the former member of the Keyd Stars - v1xen joined the roster, and JhoW took the position of coach.
Ninjas in Pajamas Map Statistics
- Haven 67% in 9 matches
- Split 89% in 9 matches
- Ascent 55% for 11 matches
- Icebox 56% in 16 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Haven equal values of 52% of wins for defense and 52% for attack, Split 64% of wins for attack and 55% for defense, Ascent 56% of wins for the defense side against 48% for the attack side, Icebox 57% win when attacking and 49% when defending.
Most popular heroes in the last 60 days: Jonn - Jett (83), Neon (227), cauanzin - KAY/O (164), Sova (151), v1xen - Omen (126), Viper (185), xand - Chamber (150), Killjoy (99), bezn1 - Omen (99), Breach (86).
9z Team Uniform
Representatives of Latin America are similar in their situation to future opponents. After finishing Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Latin America South Stage 1 Challengers in 3rd place, the team did not qualify for Masters Reykjavik. The next stage of qualifications ended for the team again in 3rd place, and as a result, the team did not get to Masters Copenhagen, as a result of which they could not earn enough points. Before the end of the season, the team has 70 points, and 5th place in the overall standings.
The situation cannot be called unexpected, from the beginning of its creation the team has played exclusively at Tier C tournaments, so it is clear that it is too early for them to participate in the World Championship.
9z Team line-up
- mizu
- deigara
- Puleule
- bnj
- Tuli
In early May, a series of changes took place in the roster, the team left: SUTHER, HANLING and coach Leazo. After the team was replenished with former Optix member - Tuli, and bnj formerly of Ninjas in Pajamas, in addition, Romanilly joins the position of coach, and Ruzk becomes the new analyst.
9z Team Map Statistics
- Bind 51% for 45 matches
- Haven 57% in 51 matches
- Split 48% for 21 matches
- Ascent 53% in 53 matches
On their maps, the team plays well for both sides: Bind has almost equal values of 52% wins for attack and 51% for defense, Haven 53% wins for offense and 52% for defense, Split 51% wins for defense and 44% for offense, Ascent 52% of wins for the defense side versus 48% for the attack side.
Most played heroes in the last 60 days: mizu - Raze (109), Sage (48), deigara - Breach (41), Sage (17), Puleule - Omen (40), Brimstone (18), Tuli - Raze (41).
Match prediction
Ninjas in Pajamas are the clear favorites of the match compared to opponents who previously played mainly on the tier 3 stage.
Result: Ninjas in Pajamas win.
