Kha Y Tran On January 25, 2026, Team WE faced Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) in the LPL 2026 Split 1. The match followed a Best of 3 format. After three intense games, Team WE won the series 2–1. Overall, the match was fast-paced and exciting. Both teams showed strong mechanics and clear strategies. However, WE stayed more consistent under pressure.
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Overall Draft (Ban/Pick) Analysis
First of all, Team WE drafted in a safe and practical way. Their focus was on teamfighting and late-game stability. Meanwhile, NIP preferred early-game snowball compositions.
In the top lane, WE picked tanky or semi-tanky champions. As a result, they kept the game stable. In the jungle, they chose champions with good engage and objective control.
In addition, WE’s bot lane focused on teamfight combos with strong peel. Because of this, they rarely collapsed after losing small skirmishes. Instead, they always had a chance in full 5v5 fights.
On the other hand, NIP picked high-damage early-game champions. Their plan depended on getting an early lead. However, when they failed to snowball, their draft lost power later on. Especially around Baron and Elder Dragon, NIP struggled to fight back.
Match Breakdown
Game 1 – WE Take the Early Lead
From the first blood and early objective control, Team WE displayed disciplined play and strong coordination.
They made good use of the early game, securing Dragons and well-timed Barons, which made it difficult for NIP to find a comeback.
Result: Team WE won Game 1, gaining an important mental edge.
Game 2 – NIP Strike Back
Refusing to go down easily, Ninjas in Pyjamas focused on clean farming and mid-game teamfights. They slowed the pace, capitalized on small mistakes from WE, and turned them into kills and major objectives.
Result: NIP tied the series 1–1 with a solid performance.
Game 3 – A Nail-Biting Finale
The deciding game was extremely tense. Both teams constantly traded kills and contested Baron buffs, keeping the game close until the final minutes.
In the key late-game teamfights, Team WE’s superior coordination and damage output made the difference, allowing them to pull ahead at the most critical moments.
Final Result: Team WE defeated NIP 2–1 and closed out the series.
Key Highlights
- Team WE showed consistent form across all three games, making great use of their laning phase and teamfighting strengths.
- Ninjas in Pyjamas delivered impressive counterattacks—especially in Game 2—but occasionally lost their compounding advantage and failed to finish WE when they had the chance.
- The Bo3 featured frequent lane swaps and momentum swings, keeping both the teams and the audience on edge until the very end.
Conclusion
This was an important win for Team WE, strengthening their position in the LPL 2026 Split 1 group stage race. Despite the loss, NIP showed strong fighting spirit and solid teamfight potential, promising even more exciting matches ahead.
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