On February 15, 2025, at 8:00 EET, a match between Dplus KIA and Nongshim RedForce will take place as part of the playoffs of the LCK Cup 2025. The encounter will be in a bo5 format, and we are ready to share our prediction for the outcome of this confrontation.

Current Team Form

Dplus KIA

Dplus KIA are the undisputed favorites of the match. The return of BeryL, one of the most decorated supports in LCK history, has added experience and confidence to the team, and the young toplaner Siwoo, transferred from the academy, has seamlessly integrated into the roster. Throughout the tournament, Dplus KIA have been demonstrating stable and confident gameplay, not losing a single match.

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce are the main underdogs of the upcoming match. The team sensationally made it through the Play-in stage, showing character and decent team interaction, but they finished last in the group stage. Despite this, Nongshim managed to make it into the playoffs, where they face a serious challenge in the form of Dplus KIA.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form of the teams, Dplus KIA appear to be the clear favorites and should confidently advance further. They exhibit excellent synergy, have a strong mid-late game, and can dictate the pace of the game thanks to BeryL's experience and the stability of ShowMaker.

Nongshim RedForce have already surprised fans with their performance in the Play-in, but against the top-tier level of Dplus KIA, it will be extremely difficult for them. The outsider's only chance is aggressive early game and betting on opponent's mistakes.

Prediction: Dplus KIA win 3:0

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