Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming Betting Tips – EDG Take a Step Up in Competition in LPL Split 2 Knights Rivals
Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP) take on EDward Gaming (EDG) on Sunday, May 24, in their third battle of the League of Legends Pro League Split 2 Knights Rivals season. Although both teams have one head-to-head win, NiP’s performance in the tougher Group Ascend suggests they have the advantage. While NiP can be inconsistent, EDG’s track record in the lower-tier Group Nirvana indicates they may struggle to keep up. Barring surprises, NiP are the favorites. Catch the match live on LPL streaming channels and explore in-play betting options.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming League of Legends betting predictions and tips for Sunday, May 24, the LPL 2026 Split 2 Knights Rivals (14:00 CST)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas had a solid run in Group Ascend
- EDward Gaming do no seem ready to take a step up in competition
Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming Betting Predictions
Ninjas in Pyjamas will clash with EDward Gaming on Sunday, May 24, in the League of Legends Pro League Split 2 Knights Rivals, marking their third meeting of the season.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming Betting Predictions
- A 1-1 Tie in Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming Live?
- Ninjas in Pyjamas Can Be Shaky
- Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
- EDward Gaming Might Not Be Ready
- EDward Gaming Squad & Team News
Ninjas in Pyjamas spent this split competing in Group Ascend, where they’ve shown they belong, with many strong performances against some of the league’s elite teams.
Meanwhile, EDward Gaming compete in Group Nirvana, where they’ve emerged as one of the strongest teams, albeit being strong in a lower division proves little.
EDG have had their moments and are not complete pushovers. However, beating Ninjas in Pyjamas is an entirely different task.
- EDG are unproven against top-division teams
- Ninjas in Pyjamas are expected to dominate on Sunday
- Barring any major surprises, NiP should come out ahead
A 1-1 Tie in Head-to-Head
Ninjas in Pyjamas and EDward Gaming met twice in the opening split of the season, each team winning one series.
| Date | Event | Winner | Resut |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 19 | LPL 2026 Split 1 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 2-1 |
| January 28 | LPL 2026 Split 1 | EDward Gaming | 2-1 |
Where to Watch Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming Live?
The broadcast of the clash between Ninjas in Pyjamas and EDward Gaming are available on all major streaming platforms, via LPL channels. Esports fans can also access free live streaming on all prominent bookmakers, such as Stake, which also offer in-play betting markets.
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- Open the esports tab and look for LPL markets
- Enjoy the free live streams and explore in-play betting opportunities
Ninjas in Pyjamas Can Be Shaky
Ninjas in Pyjamas ended Group Ascend in fifth place, with a 7-7 record. Throughout the regular season, they’ve been a bit unpredictable but have shown good overall performances and been competitive against good teams.
In their last match of the group stage, NiP edged past Team WE 2-1. The first map was close, then went in WE’s favour, before they bungled it and allowed Ninjas in Pyjamas to close it out.
Ninjas in Pyjamas then produced a massive throw on the second map, losing over 7000 gold lead, which they had accumulated before the 20-minute mark. Map three was one-way traffic for NiP.
Even though Ninjas in Pyjamas won the game, their performance puts a massive question mark above them ahead of the clash with EDG.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Team WE | 2-1 (W) |
| May 12 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Top Esports | 2-1 (W) |
| May 10 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Weibo Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| May 9 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Invictus Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| May 7 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Anyone's Legend | 2-0 (W) |
Ninjas in Pyjamas Squad & Team News
Ninjas in Pyjamas have not announced any roster changes.
- Yoon "Hoya" Yong-ho – top lane
- Gu "Guwon" Kwan-mo – jungle
- Yang "Care" Jie – mid lane
- Zou "Assum" Wei – ADC
- Wang "Zhuo" Xuzhuo – support
EDward Gaming Might Not Be Ready
EDward Gaming placed second in Group Nirvana, with a 4-1 record. They have shown solid form and were among the best-performing squads in the lower division. While it is fair to argue that EDG are not as potent as LNG Esports, they were still a class above everyone else in the group.
In their last game of the regular season, EDward Gaming defeated ThunderTalk Gaming 2-1. It was an entertaining series, but the final map showed just how bad these Nirvana teams can be. A complete fiesta with two big throws.
Performances like that just highlighted a huge gap between the Group Nirvana and Group Ascend teams. And it should show this weekend.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | ThunderTalk Gaming | 2-1 (W) |
| May 13 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Oh My God | 2-1 (W) |
| April 30 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Ultra Prime | 2-1 (W) |
| April 23 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | LGD Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| April 10 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | LNG Esports | 2-1 (W) |
EDward Gaming Squad & Team News
No changes for EDward Gaming since the arrival of Ding “Sinian” Jiaming on May 13.
- Zhu "Zdz" Dezhang – top lane
- Peng "Xiaohao" Hao – jungle
- Xiang "Angel" Tao – mid lane
- Ding "Sinian" Jiaming – mid lane
- Hu "Leave" Hongchao – ADC
- Sun "Jwei" Junwei – support
Verdict
Ninjas in Pyjamas had a relatively solid run through Group Ascend, with a few iffy performances mixed in. That includes their most recent victory against Team WE, which was a complete fiesta and did not cast Ninjas in Pyjamas in a very good light.
Nevertheless, NiP and all Group Ascend teams (except for Team WE) are a tier above anything Group Nirvana can offer. You could make a case for LNG as the only lower-division team with a chance to do some damage, but I would not consider EDG to belong in the same basket.
NiP can slip, but EDG have not shown enough to believe they have a realistic chance of beating Ninjas in Pyjamas on Sunday.
Nevertheless, NiP and all Group Ascend teams (except for Team WE) are a tier above anything Group Nirvana can offer. You could make a case for LNG as the only lower-division team with a chance to do some damage, but I would not consider EDG to belong in the same basket.
NiP can slip, but EDG have not shown enough to believe they have a realistic chance of beating Ninjas in Pyjamas on Sunday.
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