The NIP squad is scheduled to face Gentle Mates in an Upper Bracket Quarterfinal match at the Stake Ranked Episode 1 2026 tournament on April 1, 2026, at 17:30 UTC.
This upcoming best-of-three series marks another chapter in the rivalry between these two teams. Historically, NIP has held an advantage, securing 6 wins in their last 10 encounters against Gentle Mates. Their most recent clash on February 6, 2026, saw NIP emerge victorious with a 2:1 scoreline.
One notable strength for NIP is their exceptional performance on Nuke, boasting a 79% win rate across 19 maps over the last six months. Despite this, current predictions suggest Gentle Mates are favored to win this particular match.