On February 22, 2025, at 08:00 EET, a second-round playoff match of the LCK Cup 2025 will take place between Dplus KIA and Gen.G Esports. The match will be held in a bo5 format, and we have prepared a prediction for its outcome.

Current Form of the Teams

Gen.G Esports

After roster updates, the team has shown respectable results, finishing second in the group. However, the start in the playoffs has been challenging – Gen.G suffered a loss in their first match against Hanwha Life Esports. Nonetheless, they managed to keep their championship hopes alive by defeating Nongshim RedForce in the lower bracket.

Dplus KIA

Dplus KIA shows incredible stability in the tournament, not losing a single match in the group stage. Their only loss occurred in the upper bracket final against Hanwha Life Esports. Particularly noteworthy is the young top laner Siwoo, who is having an excellent tournament, consistently winning his lane and putting pressure on opponents.

Match Prediction

In the upcoming clash, a slight advantage remains with Dplus KIA. They look more confident throughout the tournament and have only lost to one opponent – Hanwha Life Esports, while Gen.G already faced difficulties in the playoffs. However, Gen.G is an experienced team capable of adapting to challenges, and their victory in the lower bracket shows they can gain momentum during the tournament.

The key factor will be the duel in the top lane: Siwoo is currently in great form, and if he can provide his team with an advantage, Dplus KIA will find themselves in a winning position. Gen.G, on the other hand, needs to focus on strategy and teamwork to offset the individual strengths of their opponent.

Prediction: Victory for Dplus KIA with a score of 3:1

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