Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Tips – Astralis Should Roll Over NiP at EWC 2026
Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas are set for a high-stakes battle in Group B’s lower bracket at the Esports World Cup 2026. Both teams have recently displayed strong showings, though NiP brings a wider map pool and some individual brilliance, while Astralis offers greater stability. Neither squad has met yet this season, but with both rosters settled and current momentum, analysts predict a close match likely to go to three maps. Watching and betting options are available on top esports sites.
- Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Counter-Strike 2 tips and preview for Sunday, August 16, in Group B of CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 (18:50 CEST)
- Astralis are in good shape
- Ninjas in Pyjamas are showing glimpses of greatness
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Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Betting Predictions
Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas will face off in the lower bracket of Group B at the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2026, when the two squads will duke it out for a spot in the playoffs.
- Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Betting Predictions
- First Meeting of the 2026 Season
- Where to Watch Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Live?
- Astralis Don’t Look Terrible
- Astralis Squad & Team News
- Ninjas in Pyjamas Are Holding On
- Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
Both teams have been showing signs of life of late, having produced some inspiring results, even at the Esports World Cup.
Even if we zoom out, both squads seem to be ramping up, which sets the stage for a competitive and entertaining affair where no result would be surprising.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas have a deeper map pool
- Astralis are arguably more stable
- A close game is likely on the cards
First Meeting of the 2026 Season
Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas have yet to meet this season.
Where to Watch Astralis vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Live?
To watch the clash between Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas, visit any online esports streaming site and look for EWC channels. Alternatively, top-rated bookmakers like Stake offer free CS2 streaming along with in-play markets.
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- Log in or register with promo code NEWBONUS
- Open the EWC markets under the CS2 tab
- Enjoy the live stream and place in-play bets
Astralis Don’t Look Terrible
Astralis have had a solid run through Group B at the Esports World Cup so far. They crushed MIBR 13-6 in the opening round, and then lost to Team Falcons 0-2.
In the latter match, Astralis reached double digits on Dust II (11-13), which is a good sign, but they did get outclassed on Ancient (7-13). In Astralis’ defence, their loss came against the reigning Major champions.
Prior to the Esports World Cup, Astralis have been showing some signs of life, as they reached the semifinals of BLAST Bounty Summer, where they came close to eliminating the eventual champions, MOUZ.
Based on their recent showings, Astralis seem to be gaining some momentum, which is inspiring. But they have more to prove before we can talk about the return of Astralis into the “elite” tier.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 13 | Esports World Cup 2026 | Team Falcons | 0-2 (L) |
| August 12 | Esports World Cup 2026 | MIBR | 13-6 (W) |
| August 1 | BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 | MOUZ | 1-2 (L) |
| July 31 | BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 | paiN Gaming | 2-1 (W) |
| July 25 | BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 | HOTU | 2-1 (W) |
Astralis Squad & Team News
No roster changes for Astralis.
- Victor "Staehr" Staehr
- Jakob "jabbi" Nygaard
- Rasmus "HooXi" Nielsen
- Love "phzy" Smidebrant
- Gytis "ryu" Glušauskas
Ninjas in Pyjamas Are Holding On
Ninjas in Pyjamas have made some roster changes in recent weeks; their results have remained fairly stable.
They have recently placed top-four in the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026: European Qualifier and secured a bronze medal from Stake Ranked Episode 3.
At the Esports World Cup, NiP lost to Legacy in the first round (5-13), before sweeping BetBoom Team with 13-3 on Nuke and 13-11 on Anubis. The latter match was quite an impressive display from NiP, particularly xKacpersky, who dominated with a 2.34 performance rating.
On the other hand, BB Team did not play well on the day, so that win can be taken with a grain of salt. Overall, Ninjas in Pyjamas are holding on well.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14 | StarSeries Fall 26 EU Qualifier | magic | 0-2 (L) |
| August 12 | BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 | paiN Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| July 26 | StarSeries Fall 26 EU Qualifier | HEROIC | 2-1 (W) |
| July 26 | StarSeries Fall 26 EU Qualifier | Echo | 2-0 (W) |
| July 25 | StarSeries Fall 26 EU Qualifier | 100 Thieves | 2-1 (W) |
Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
No changes for Ninjas in Pyjamas.
- Rasmus "sjuush" Beck
- Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer
- Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara
- Martin "stavn" Lund
- Roman "n0te" Hamze
Verdict
It’s hard to draw a line between Astralis and Ninjas in Pyjamas, as they’ve both been showing good things of late. Ninjas in Pyjamas had an explosive performance against BB Team last time out, but it was largely due to the individual display from xKacpersky, which is unlikely to be repeated.
Nevertheless, Ninjas in Pyjamas have a solid core, and they have a deeper map pool than Astralis, which works in their favour. Astralis, on the other hand, are more stable and less prone to choking.
This is a close game in the making, and a fixture that can easily reach three maps.
Nevertheless, Ninjas in Pyjamas have a solid core, and they have a deeper map pool than Astralis, which works in their favour. Astralis, on the other hand, are more stable and less prone to choking.
This is a close game in the making, and a fixture that can easily reach three maps.
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