FunPlus Phoenix take on Ninjas in Pyjamas in the LPL Play-In. Check out the latest odds, betting picks, and analysis for this key matchup on May 25.
FunPlus Phoenix take on Ninjas in Pyjamas in the LPL Play-In. Check out the latest odds, betting picks, and analysis for this key matchup on May 25.
Best Odds: FPX +120 at Bovada | NiP -163.93 at Stake.com
When: May 25, 2025 | 17:00pm CDT
Watch Live: Lolesports, Twitch
FunPlus Phoenix and Ninjas in Pyjamas will face off on Sunday, May 25, in the second round of the LPL 2025 Split 2 Play-In stage (Knight’s Rivals), where they’ll battle it out for a spot in the knockout stage.
The two teams last faced off on May 12, when NiP won 2-0, and according to the latest betting odds on the top LoL betting sites, they are expected to be just as successful in the upcoming best-of-five clash.
Success, however, is not guaranteed as Ninjas in Pyjamas have been very inconsistent this split. The same applies to FunPlus Phoenix, although they have found more success, winning six games in contrast to NiP, who ended the group stage with just four.
Despite managing a concerning 22% win rate, NiP have picked up maps against Weibo Gaming, Top Esports, and Anyone’s Legend. In those instances, Ninjas in Pyjamas showcased their individual talent, but that has not happened often enough.
FunPlus Phoenix, on the other side, have proven capable of dragging their opponents into the mud and forcing a brawlier game, where they excel. Like with Ninjas’ win condition, this has not worked often enough to compete for top spots.
So, the main question is whether NiP will allow FPX to force their way or avoid getting trapped.
Neither LoL squad have looked good in the second half of the split, so it is hard to justify taking Ninjas in Pyjamas at $1.61 with the top esports betting sites. Despite looking stronger on paper, NiP have rarely showcased their true potential and it is unlikely that to change.
At outsider odds, FunPlus Phoenix are an easy choice.
Prediction: FunPlus Pheonix to win +120 at Stake.com