{"id":409533,"date":"2026-07-20T11:27:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=409533"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:27:19","slug":"prediction-for-m80-vs-nip-blast-bounty-2026-season-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-m80-vs-nip-blast-bounty-2026-season-2","title":{"rendered":"Prediction for M80 vs NiP \u2014 BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 opens Stage 1 with a match between M80 and Ninjas in Pyjamas. In the first round of the bracket, the teams will play a Bo3 series, where the winner will continue the fight for a place at the LAN Finals, while the loser will end their run at the tournament. Both teams are close to each other in the world ranking, so one of the most even series of the opening round is expected.<\/p>\n

BLAST BOUNTY 2026 SEASON 2 STAGE 1 \u2014 FORMAT SPECIFICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stage 1 is played in a Single Elimination format. All matches are played as Bo3, and the winners advance to the next stage of online qualification for the LAN Finals.<\/p>\n

M80 independently chose Ninjas in Pyjamas as their opponent, which indicates the American team\u2019s confidence in its own chances. At the same time, NiP have enough experience to take advantage of any mistakes from the opponent and turn the series into an even contest.<\/p>\n\n

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HEAD-TO-HEAD \u2014 A SMALL ADVANTAGE FOR M80<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The teams have already faced each other three times in 2026 during ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1. Across all three maps, M80 came out on top, winning Dust2 (13:8), Ancient (11:13), and Anubis (13:3), closing the series with a 2:1 score.<\/p>\n

Despite the positive head-to-head history, the current match will take place after changes in the form of both teams. Ninjas in Pyjamas have gradually stabilized their game, while M80 continue to demonstrate a high level of discipline in matches against teams of their level.<\/p>\n

CURRENT FORM<\/strong><\/h2>\n

M80 \u2014 organized structure and a good winning streak
\nM80 have won their last three matches in a row, beating Voca, LAG, and WINNERS. The team plays the opening rounds consistently, controls the economy well, and almost never gives away an advantage after a successful start to a map.<\/p>\n

The leader of the roster remains slaxz-, who has a 1.13 rating over the last three months. His AWP often determines the pace of the match. Swisher and Lake will also be important, as they are responsible for stability in rifle duels and converting man advantages.<\/p>\n

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Ninjas in Pyjamas \u2014 experience and a strong Nuke
\nNiP approach the match after an inconsistent run of results. The team alternates wins with losses, but still remains a dangerous opponent thanks to an experienced roster and a wide map pool.<\/p>\n

The best individual form is being shown by n0te, who has a 1.15 rating over the last three months. Snappi and stavn also make a significant contribution, as they are responsible for organizing the game and creating space for the team in the middle of rounds.<\/p>\n

MAP POOL & VETO<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Statistics over the last 3 months (M80 | Ninjas in Pyjamas):<\/p>\n

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  1. Cache: \u2014 | \u2014<\/li>\n
  2. Dust2: 67% | 0%<\/li>\n
  3. Mirage: 73% | 56%<\/li>\n
  4. Inferno: 58% | 67%<\/li>\n
  5. Nuke: \u2014 | 85%<\/li>\n
  6. Ancient: 44% | 46%<\/li>\n
  7. Anubis: \u2014 | 43%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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