On February 19, 2025, at 10:00 EET, the semi-final playoff match of the LCK Cup 2025 will take place between Dplus KIA and Hanwha Life Esports. The match will be in a bo5 format, and we have prepared a prediction for its outcome.

Current Form of the Teams

Dplus KIA

Dplus KIA confidently advanced through the tournament bracket, winning their last five matches. Among their victories are successful series against Freecs, FEARX, and BRION, as well as a recent triumph over Nongshim RedForce in the quarterfinal. The key figure remains ShowMaker, who consistently fulfills the role of playmaker, while Aiming showcases excellent play in the AD Carry position. It's notable that in the group stage, Dplus KIA already defeated Hanwha Life Esports with a score of 2:1, which could provide them with a psychological advantage ahead of the semi-final.

Hanwha Life Esports

HLE are also in excellent form. Since their loss to Dplus KIA, they haven't lost a single series, confidently defeating DRX twice and T1. Viper particularly stands out as he was a key player in the victory over T1. Also, Zeus consistently wins the lane, and Zeka makes a significant contribution in team fights. The victory over T1 in the quarterfinals shows that Hanwha Life Esports are ready to fight for the final, despite their previous loss to Dplus KIA.

Match Prediction

The match promises to be tense, as both teams are in good form and have already faced each other in the tournament. Dplus KIA appear more stable in long series, but Hanwha Life Esports have proven they can defeat even top teams.

PREDICTION: Victory for Dplus KIA with a score of 3:2

The LCK Cup 2025 takes place from January 15 to February 23, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Teams are competing for a slot at First Stand 2025. Information about the tournament can be found at the link.