On April 19, 2025, at 11:00 CET, Nongshim RedForce will face off against Hanwha Life Esports in the regular season of the LCK 2025 Season. The match will take place on the LAN stage in a Bo3 format. Below is our prediction for this encounter.

Current Team Form

Nongshim RedForce

The team had a confident start to the season, defeating BRION 2:0, Freecs 2:0, and DRX 2:1. However, weaknesses were exposed when facing stronger opponents: losses to Gen.G 0:2 and T1 1:2 showed that NSR is not yet at the top level. Nevertheless, the duo of Jiwoo and Lehends consistently performs well on the bottom lane, and Gideon effectively controls the pace through the jungle. The team's success heavily relies on the form of Fisher — the young mid-laner can either win the lane solo or fail it.

Hanwha Life Esports

Hanwha Life appears more solid compared to their competitors. Despite an initial loss to Gen.G 0:2, the team rallied and delivered a series of three consecutive victories over KT Rolster 2:1, Freecs 2:1, and an especially impressive win over T1 2:0. Zeus confidently holds the top lane, while the duo of Viper and Delight almost flawlessly controls the bot lane. The main strength remains Zeka — his aggressive style often disrupts the game in the mid lane, especially if Peanut can secure an early advantage.

Match Prediction

Nongshim has already proven they can beat mid-tier teams and hold their own against favorites. However, Hanwha Life is currently at the peak of their form, showcasing stable play both in macro and on the lanes. Strong laning, experience in key roles, and confidence after the victory over T1 give Hanwha a significant advantage.

PREDICTION: Hanwha Life Esports to win 2:1

The LCK 2025 Season runs from April 2 to June 1. Teams compete for a prize pool of $381,317, the championship title, and slots for the World Championship 2025. Follow results, match schedules, and news via this link.