On May 17th, 2025, at 06:00 UTC, DRX will face off against Nongshim RedForce in an exciting best-of-3 series as part of the LCK 2025 Season Regular Season. This match is set to take place in South Korea, with both teams vying for a crucial victory in the group stage. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details, you can visit the match page.
Current form of the teams
DRX has been struggling to find their form recently, with a world ranking that reflects their ongoing challenges. Their overall win rate stands at 28%, with a slight improvement to 31% over the past year. However, their recent performances have been less than stellar, with a win rate of just 22% in the last month. DRX’s recent matches have not been favorable, as they have lost their last three games. They fell to Dplus KIA 1-2, Hanwha Life Esports 0-2, and T1 0-2. Their only victories in the last five matches were against BNK FEARX and BRION, both of which were wins with a scoreline of 2-0 and 2-1, respectively. Currently, DRX is on a losing streak with no recent victories to boost their morale.
On the other hand, Nongshim RedForce is showing a more promising form. With a win streak of one game, they have an overall win rate of 34%, which increases to 41% over the past year and 48% over the past six months. Their recent month win rate stands at 50%, indicating a balanced performance. Nongshim RedForce’s last five matches have been a mixed bag. They secured a win against BNK FEARX with a 2-1 score but faced losses against DN Freecs 1-2, Gen.G 0-2, and Hanwha Life Esports 0-2. They also managed a victory against Dplus KIA, winning 2-1.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Nongshim RedForce has had the upper hand against DRX, with a commanding head-to-head win rate of 78%. Their last five encounters have all ended in favor of Nongshim RedForce. Notably, their latest meeting on April 13, 2025 saw Nongshim RedForce secure a 2-1 victory over DRX. This trend suggests a psychological advantage for Nongshim RedForce going into this match.
Prediction
Based on the analysis of both teams’ current forms and historical head-to-head data, Nongshim RedForce is likely to come out on top in this matchup. Their recent performances, coupled with their strong record against DRX, suggest they have the upper hand. Nongshim RedForce’s win probability is calculated at 64%, compared to DRX’s 36%. The predicted scoreline is 0:2 in favor of Nongshim RedForce, indicating a likely sweep in the series.
Prediction: DRX 0:2 Nongshim RedForce
Match odds:
Odds are provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.
LCK 2025 Season takes place from April 2 to June 7 in South Korea, featuring a prize pool of $387,522. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.
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