The League of Legends scene is not slowing down: key matches continue in the LPL and LEC, while in the LCK CL, academies are battling for tournament survival and talent advancement. We've gathered five bets for May 26—focusing on form, drafts, and team behavior under pressure. These are choices that rarely catch the public's eye but often deliver results.

Weibo Gaming to defeat ThunderTalk Gaming (odds 1.28)

ThunderTalk often lose momentum in the mid-game and struggle to adapt to opponent strategy changes. Weibo confidently exit the laning phase and consistently capitalize on macro advantages. Betting on Weibo (1.28) is a choice for cohesion and map control.

G2 Esports to beat Movistar KOI

for a spot at MSI 2025 (odds 1.32)

KOI are unstable in key matches and often falter under pressure. G2, on the other hand, perform better in decisive matches where structure is crucial. A victory for G2 (1.32) is a bet on tournament experience and composure.

DRX Challengers to defeat Gen.G Global Academy (odds 1.28)

Gen.G Academy actively tests strategies and allows plenty of room for mistakes. DRX approach each match systematically. Betting on DRX (1.28) is a choice for discipline and macro play.

T1 Esports Academy to defeat Freecs Challengers (odds 3.10)

Freecs may look better on paper, but T1 Academy consistently find unexpected victories through creative drafts and early-game aggression. Betting on T1 (3.10) is a choice for an upset and unconventional approach.

FearX Youth to defeat Nongshim Esports Academy (odds 1.38)

Nongshim have yet to show stability in drafts and often give up early advantages. FearX appear more composed and better at executing their game plan. Betting on FearX (1.38) is a choice for tempo and map control.

Academies, regional scenes, and qualifiers are arenas where analysis matters more than flashy tags. This is where upsets are born, and odds play out that only the prepared can see.

Odds are provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.