On February 23, 2025, at 19:00 Eastern European Time, a match between Karmine Corp and G2 Esports will take place as part of the playoffs of LEC Winter 2025. The match will be in a bo3 format, and we have prepared a forecast for this matchup.

Current Form of the Teams

Karmine Corp

Karmine Corp are showing excellent form this season. The team has already managed to defeat G2 Esports in the group stage, confirming their high readiness for matches against top rosters. Additionally, Karmine Corp secured second place in the group, showing consistent results. In the off-season, the club conducted a successful roster change, strengthening with a new ADC from their own academy, as well as signing a former jungler from G2, adding even more intrigue to this matchup.

G2 Esports

G2 Esports are the current LEC champions, but their journey this season has not been easy. They lost to Karmine Corp in the group stage, which was a surprise to many fans. G2 had an unsuccessful start to the season, but in the playoffs, they managed to find their form and are showing confident play in crucial matches. Their experience and ability to adapt to difficult situations make them a dangerous opponent.

Head-to-Head Encounters

In the past month, the teams have faced each other once—during the group stage of LEC Winter 2025. Karmine Corp secured the victory then, which confirms their good understanding of the game against G2 and the possibility of repeating their success. However, playoffs are a completely different level of pressure and responsibility, so G2 Esports might spring a surprise.

Match Prediction

The match promises to be tense, as both teams have their strengths. Karmine Corp has already defeated G2 this season and also has the advantage of signing G2's former jungler, who can help his new team better understand the opponent's playstyle.

On the other hand, G2 Esports are a team with great experience and adaptability. Despite their poor start to the season, they have significantly improved in the playoffs and can use this momentum.

The match is likely to be even, but considering Karmine Corp's current form and their successful experience against G2, they have a slight edge in the forecast. Nonetheless, one should not write off G2—their experience in decisive matches can be a key factor in the battle for victory.

Prediction: Karmine Corp Victory 3:1

LEC Winter 2025 is held in a regular season and playoff format with 10 teams participating. All teams will compete in two stages to determine the strongest participant. The winner of the tournament will earn the right to participate in First Stand 2025 and €40,000. All the latest news about the tournament can be found at the link.