3DMAX vs NIP Prediction 1 July 2026
🔊 The action continues at the XSE Pro League 2026 in Guangzhou, where we're set for one of the most unpredictable matchups yet-3DMAX versus Ninjas in Pyjamas. Both teams endured a turbulent campaign last season, and with the latest transfer news, it's hard to say if we’ll see anything dramatically different from these lineups. A best-of-one is always a minefield-whoever manages to address their internal issues and integrate their new signings more quickly will claim this crucial opening point.
Head-to-Head
With both teams fielding recently updated rosters, they have yet to face each other in their current lineups. Their last official head-to-head dates back to the StarLadder Major Budapest, making a deep dive into past encounters rather pointless. This upcoming clash promises to be a feeling-out process, as both sides look to exploit each other's weaknesses on the server-anything can happen here.
3DMAX Team Overview
The patience of the French organization has finally worn thin. After a string of lackluster results and missing out on the IEM Cologne Major 2026, the management opted for drastic changes. Veteran player Ex3rcice has been benched, making way for Kursy. Calling this an upgrade would be a stretch: the former GamerLegion AWPer, who spent nine months on the sidelines, will now transition to a rifler role, since Maka remains the undisputed sniper for 3DMAX. It’s clear the French side are betting on youth and hoping for a “honeymoon effect,” but with such changes, expecting significant improvement from this roster seems unrealistic.
Match Results: 3DMAX
NIP Team Overview
"Ninjas in Pyjamas" have become something of a meme in the current CS2 scene. The team missed out on Cologne, prompting the Swedish management to quickly find a scapegoat. Just five months after joining, cairne was benched. Rather than searching for outside talent, NiP promoted their academy prospect, n0te, to the main roster. Interestingly, the roster change came right after they won Stake Ranked Episode 2, but even that success couldn't prevent a shake-up. The tag continues to struggle with consistency, and once again NiP's management shows there's no clear long-term strategy in place. Still, xKacpersky and stavn are promising talents and, on an individual level, can certainly hold their own against the young guns from rival lineups at this event.
Match Results: NIP
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
This is a clash between two highly unpredictable tier-1.5 teams, both of whom made questionable roster moves just days before the Chinese LAN event. The French side swapped one rifler for another, but their new addition has been out of official action for quite some time. NiP, after promoting an academy player, don’t look entirely cohesive either, but their upside inspires a bit more confidence. Our well-founded prediction is a Ninjas in Pyjamas win. The Swedish organization’s clearer structure could allow them to overcome the French squad, who have looked completely lost in their most recent outings.
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Betting Tips: 3DMAX - NIP
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