REGISTER

Zero To Hide

APPROVED BY HEATON

  • Instant Withdrawals
  • VIP Transfer
  • Instant Rakeback
  • Weekly Cashback up to 35%

18+ · Gamble responsibly · T&Cs apply · help & info

NIP vs Gentle Mates Prediction — CS2 Expert Pick

Expert CS2 prediction for NIP vs Gentle Mates — our pick is NIP with 65% confidence. Analysis includes head-to-head record, recent form and betting odds comparison.

By CS2Bet Editorial Team · CS2Bet Analyst
Stake Ranked › Episode 3 2026 › Playoffs
UPCOMING View Match →
NIP
OUR PICK
SE
VS
BO3
Gentle Mates
ES
🏆
Our Prediction
NIP to win
Confidence
65%

Use This Prediction to Bet on the Game

Gambling involves risk. Play responsibly. 18+

Analytics Summary

NIP are the clear favorites in this Stake Ranked Episode 3 Upper Bracket Semifinals match, backed by a dominant head-to-head record of 3-1 against Gentle Mates. Their three wins include a 2-1 Bo3 on April 1, 2026, a 2-1 Bo3 on February 6, 2026, and a 2-0 sweep on December 21, 2025. Gentle Mates' only win came in October 2025. Thunderpick prices NIP at 1.50 (implied ~67% win probability).

Both teams post identical team average ratings of 1.08, making individual matchups critical. NIP's roster depth is exceptional: cairne (1.20 rating, 82.12 ADR, 75.32% KAST), xKacpersky (1.18 rating, 84.55 ADR), r1nkle (1.16), stavn (1.15), and ewjerkz (1.14) form one of the strongest top-5 lineups in this tournament. Web research confirms NIP's current active roster includes Snappi, arrozdoce (ewjerkz), sjuush, and r1nkle — a competitive lineup. Gentle Mates' Martinez (1.15 rating, 1.23 K/D) is their standout, but the team's smaller career sample (58 matches) limits historical context.

NIP's career winrate of 50.69% (404W-393L) reflects a team that has competed at high levels across many matches, while Gentle Mates' 56.90% (33W-25L) comes from a much smaller sample. The H2H dominance is the decisive factor here — NIP have consistently found ways to win this matchup in Bo3 format.

Team Analysis

NIP
🏆 PICK
✅ Strengths
  • +H2H dominance: 3-1 vs Gentle Mates, winning 3 consecutive meetings in 2025-2026
  • +cairne leads with 1.20 rating, 82.12 ADR, and 75.32% KAST
  • +xKacpersky posts 1.18 rating and 84.55 ADR u2014 highest on either team
  • +Five players rated 1.11 or above u2014 exceptional roster depth
  • +Thunderpick odds at 1.50 reflect market confidence in NIP
⚠️ Weaknesses
  • Career winrate of 50.69% (404W-393L) u2014 below .500 historically
  • Gentle Mates proved capable of winning a Bo3 (October 2025)
  • THREAT is a significant liability at 0.72 rating and 53.64 ADR
Gentle Mates
✅ Strengths
  • +Martinez leads with 1.15 rating and 1.23 K/D ratio u2014 best K/D in this match
  • +Career winrate of 56.90% (33W-25L) u2014 above .500
  • +sausol (1.08) and mopoz (1.07) provide solid support
  • +Took a Bo3 win vs NIP in October 2025 showing upset capability
⚠️ Weaknesses
  • H2H deficit: 1-3 vs NIP, losing 3 consecutive meetings
  • Small career sample (58 matches) limits statistical reliability
  • Team average rating (1.08) matches NIP but roster depth is shallower
  • Only 5 players listed vs NIP's deeper squad

Recent Form (Last 50 Matches)

NIP — last 49 matches
27W0D22L55% WR
Gentle Mates — last 49 matches
31W0D18L63% WR

Head-to-Head History

3
wins
4 matches
1
CS2Bet Editorial Team

CS2Bet.io Prediction Analyst

View all predictions →