On March 15, 2025, at 12:00 Eastern European Time, Hanwha Life Esports will face off against Top Esports in the semifinals of First Stand 2025. The match will be in a Bo5 format, and here's our prediction for this encounter.

Current Team Form

Hanwha Life Esports

The Korean team is in excellent form and continues to confidently progress through the tournament. They won the LCK Cup 2025, defeating Gen.G, and have already triumphed over Top Esports, CTBC Flying Oyster, Karmine Corp, and Team Liquid at First Stand 2025. The exceptional play of bot lane Viper and Delight, as well as the consistency of Peanut and Zeka, are particularly noteworthy. Their recent 2:1 victory over Team Liquid further confirmed their strength, positioning them as favorites for the semifinals.

Top Esports

The Chinese team is facing significant challenges in the tournament. They have already lost to Hanwha Life Esports, as well as to Karmine Corp and CTBC Flying Oyster. Despite this, TES managed to defeat Team Liquid, but their inconsistent results raise questions. JackeyLove and Crisp remain the team's main strength, yet instability in the mid lane and jungle creates difficulties when facing top opponents.

Match Prediction

Hanwha Life Esports have already defeated Top Esports in this tournament, and there is no reason to expect a different outcome. The Korean team appears more confident and stable. TES can put up a fight, but their form does not allow for a victory.

PREDICTION: Hanwha Life Esports to win 3:1

First Stand 2025 runs from March 10 to 16, where teams compete for a prize pool of $1,000,000. More details about the tournament can be found via the link.