On January 31, 2025, at 12:30 GMT+2, a match will take place between DRX and Hanwha Life Esports as part of the group stage of the LCK Cup 2025 in a best-of-3 format. We reviewed the current team rosters and prepared a prediction for the match outcome.
Current Form of the Teams
DRX
DRX approached the LCK Cup 2025 with an updated roster and the team has already managed to show its potential. They secured three victories in four matches, only conceding to T1 — one of the tournament's main favorites. The young DRX roster has a high level of mechanics and aggression, allowing them to compete even with top opponents.
However, the question of the lineup for this match remains open. In recent games, the team played with a substitute, and it is still unknown whether the main roster will be complete. This might affect their stability and synergy.
Hanwha Life Esports
It's worth noting that the team is gradually gaining form, and the integration of a new player is progressing successfully. The more the team plays together, the more stable their results should become.
Match Prediction
Hanwha Life Esports appear to be a more experienced and stable team, especially if DRX has to play with a substitute again. Their group stage losses were against top-tier teams, whereas DRX, though showing good gameplay, has not yet faced such resistance levels, except in the match against T1.
A key factor will be map control and macro-play decisions — in this aspect, Hanwha Life Esports have the advantage. The young DRX players might surprise with their individual skills, but against a more synchronized team, their mistakes in team rotations could prove fatal.
Prediction: Hanwha Life Esports win 2:1
The LCK Cup 2025 is held in a group stage and playoff format, with 10 teams divided into two groups. Each group consists of 5 teams, based on the results of the 2024 tournaments. A slot in the First Stand 2025 is at stake. You can find all the information about the tournament by following this link.
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