- Map Handicap: NIP (-1.5) vs fnatic (+1.5)32¢
- Map 1 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.550¢
- Counter-Strike: fnatic vs NIP - Map 1 Winner50¢
- Counter-Strike: fnatic vs NIP - Map 2 Winner47¢
- Counter-Strike: fnatic vs NIP (BO3) - Stake Ranked Episode 4: Closed Qualifier Playoffs44¢
- Games Total: O/U 2.547¢
- Map 2 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.550¢
- Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.533¢
This market refers to the Counter-Strike Semifinal 1 match between fnatic and NIP in the Stake Ranked Episode 4: Closed Qualifier Playoffs, initially scheduled for September 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET. This market will resolve to "fnatic" if fnatic win the match against NIP. This market will resolve to "NIP" if NIP win the match against fnatic. If the match is canceled (not played at all) or ends in a tie, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the match is postponed, it must be rescheduled to a start time on or before September 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (14 calendar days after the originally scheduled start of September 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET). If, by that deadline, the most recently announced rescheduled start time is on or before the deadline, this market resolves based on the result of the match as played. Otherwise, this market resolves 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played. If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins. If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence. In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Both fnatic and Ninjas in Pyjamas enter the Stake Ranked Episode 4 Closed Qualifier semi-final BO3 after strong performances in the single-elimination bracket. Fnatic advanced with 2-1 victories over Virtus.pro and BBL Esports, while NIP defeated Sangal 2-1 and Nuclear TigeRES to reach this stage. Recent roster adjustments for NIP, including Krimbo joining on loan, have coincided with improved results in European qualifiers. Historical head-to-heads show competitive series between the two sides, often decided by map pool execution on Inferno, Ancient, and Mirage. The winner secures a spot in the main event, with both squads demonstrating solid recent form in online European play.