HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Betting Tips – Scandinavian Derby at Stake Ranked Episode 2
HEROIC and Ninjas in Pyjamas will face off in Stake Ranked Episode 2. Both teams have had patchy showings, but HEROIC holds a clear advantage after a more consistent season and a previous 2-0 win against NiP. With NiP struggling after recent roster changes and showing particularly poor results in major events, the recommendation is to favor HEROIC to claim the win. Streams are available via StarLadder and betting platforms.
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- HEROIC are expected to win
- NiP have yet to defeat HEROIC this season
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HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Betting Predictions
HEROIC and Ninjas in Pyjamas will clash on Wednesday, May 27, in the first round of Stake Ranked Episode 2, marking their first meeting since April and the second of the season.
- HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Betting Predictions
- HEROIC Are Up in H2H
- Where to Watch HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Live?
- HEROIC Have More to Prove
- HEROIC Squad & Team News
- Ninjas in Pyjamas are in Shaky Form
- Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
The two teams have been making their presence known in some more well-known tournaments this season, posing both promising and some less-than-inspiring performances.
Between the two, however, HEROIC have shown higher highs and have been competing in tougher tournaments more frequently, which should’ve given them a chance to prepare for a slightly softer field in Spain.
Whether that is enough of a reason to take HEROIC’s side in this clash is up for debate, as even though they’ve shown some good games, so have Ninjas in Pyjamas, granted, less so in recent weeks.
Their form hasn’t been great, making it hard to feel overly optimistic about NiP and their chances to kick off the tournament with a win.
- HEROIC appear stronger
- Ninjas in Pyjamas have looked iffy in recent weeks
- NiP have more to prove before they can be taken seriously
HEROIC Are Up in H2H
HEROIC and Ninjas in Pyjamas met once this season, during Stake Ranked Episode 1, when HEROIC won.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Stake Ranked Episode 1 | HEROIC | 2-0 |
Where to Watch HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas Live?
Live streams of HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas are available on all streaming platforms via StarLadder channels. You can also find free live streaming on prominent bookmakers like Stake, which offer streaming and in-play betting markets.
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HEROIC Have More to Prove
HEROIC are among the stronger teams attending Stake Ranked Episode 2. They’ve spent a good part of the season competing in bigger events, including CCT Season 3 Global Finals and PGL Astana in the last two months.
In the former, HEROIC left a very positive impression and placed second. However, they were far less successful in Astana, where HEROIC did not make it past the fourth round, exiting the event with a 1-3 record. They bested Aurora Gaming, but lost to FURIA, Gentle Mates, and magic.
The recent downfall at PGL Astana casts a big question mark over HEROIC and their chances of making a splash in Spain. However, their past results should indicate that HEROIC have the tools to do well in events like this.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | PGL Astana | magic | 1-2 (L) |
| May 11 | PGL Astana | Gentle Mates | 0-2 (L) |
| May 10 | PGL Astana | FURIA | 0-2 (L) |
| May 9 | PGL Astana | Aurora Gaming | 2-0 (W) |
| April 26 | CCT Season 3 Global Finals | Monte | 1-3 (L) |
HEROIC Squad & Team News
HEROIC have not made any roster changes.
- Simon "yxngstxr" Boije
- Yasin "xfl0ud" Koç
- Linus "nilo" Bergman
- Christoffer "Chr1zN" Storgaard
- Tim "susp" Ångström
Ninjas in Pyjamas are in Shaky Form
Ninjas in Pyjamas have recently competed in CS Asia Championships 2026, where they left a very worrying impression, losing to B8 and Lynn Vision, and ending the event in last place.
Prior to that, they had a more promising performance at CCT Season 3 Global Finals (3rd-place finish), but if we zoom out, they’ve not been very successful this season.
With just two tournament titles, from two B-Tier events, NiP have been largely underwhelming, and the roster changes in April have yet to lead to any notable improvement.
While a strong team on paper, Ninjas in Pyjamas haven’t shown much and until they do, it is hard to feel overly optimistic about them.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | CS Asia Championships 2026 | Lynn Vision Gaming | 1-2 (L) |
| May 20 | CS Asia Championships 2026 | B8 | 9-13 (L) |
| April 26 | CCT Season 3 Global Finals | Monte | 1-2 (L) |
| April 25 | CCT Season 3 Global Finals | BIG | 2-1 (W) |
| April 25 | CCT Season 3 Global Finals | 100 Thieves | 2-0 (W) |
Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
No changes for NiP.
- Rasmus "sjuush" Beck
- Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer
- Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara
- Artem "cairne" Mushynskyi
- Martin "stavn" Lund
Verdict
Neither team have looked great ahead of their Stake Ranked Episode 2 campaign. Yet unlike NiP, HEROIC have not made any recent roster changes and have posted fewer worrying results against weaker opponents, indicating a stronger form.
With higher highs and more stable results in recent weeks, HEROIC should be viewed as more likely victors here. Even though NiP should not be underestimated, they have yet to show anything noteworthy with their new roster and until they do, Ninjas in Pyjamas are not to be trusted.
With higher highs and more stable results in recent weeks, HEROIC should be viewed as more likely victors here. Even though NiP should not be underestimated, they have yet to show anything noteworthy with their new roster and until they do, Ninjas in Pyjamas are not to be trusted.
HEROIC To Win
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