DRX vs Hanjin BRION Match Prediction and Analysis - LCK Cup 2026 Play-In

On February 6th at 09:00 CET, DRX will face off against Hanjin BRION in a best-of-3 series as part of the LCK Cup 2026 Play-In. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Match details can be found here.

Current form of the teams

DRX arrive with an upward trend in recent results. Their overall win rate stands at 30%, improving to 33% over the last 12 months, 35% across the last 6 months, and 40% in the last month. The recent schedule has been demanding, featuring close 1:2 setbacks to T1 and DN SOOPers before a 2:1 win over Nongshim RedForce and a 3:2 victory against Hanjin BRION. They carry a two-series win streak into this Play-In meeting, indicating better stability in mid-to-late game execution over the past two weeks.

Hanjin BRION are in a slump by comparison. Their overall win rate is 26%, with 29% over the last 12 months, dipping to 21% in the last 6 months and 0% across the last month. The recent run includes a 0:2 loss to Dplus KIA and three straight 1:2 defeats to BNK FEARX, Hanwha Life Esports, and KT Rolster, followed by a narrow 2:3 loss to DRX. While the opposition level has been high, the recurring pattern has been competitive early games that tail off in series-deciding moments, leaving them without a win in their last five.

Head-to-Head

Historically, DRX have the edge with a 67% overall series win rate in this matchup, while Hanjin BRION sit at 33%. The last five head-to-head series skew slightly toward Hanjin BRION at 3:2, but momentum favors DRX, who have taken the two most recent meetings, including a 3:2 win on January 28th, 2026. The recent trend suggests DRX have adapted better in longer games and late-series adjustments.

Match Prediction

Given the current form and historical data, DRX hold a modest advantage. Their recent uptick over the last month and a two-series win streak contrast with Hanjin BRION’s ongoing skid, and the head-to-head momentum has shifted toward DRX after back-to-back victories. That said, Hanjin BRION have consistently taken maps off stronger opposition in the last month, and their early-game plans often yield lanes with tempo advantages; if they can convert those into cleaner mid-game objective setups, a deciding map is very much in play. Over a best-of-3, DRX’s better late-game teamfighting and recent clutch map wins tip this narrowly in their favor.

Prediction: DRX 2:1 Hanjin BRION

LCK Cup 2026 takes place from January 12th to February 28th, 2026 in South Korea, featuring a prize pool that has not been publicly disclosed. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the tournament page.