On February 28, 2025, at 19:00 Eastern European Time, KOI and Fnatic will face off in the lower bracket of the LEC Winter 2025 playoffs. The match format is bo5, and we have prepared a prediction for this match.

Current Team Form

KOI

KOI showed inconsistent results in the group stage. They lost to G2 Esports and Karmine Corp but confidently defeated Rogue, Team BDS, and GIANTX. The key player for the team is Jojopyun, whose aggressive style can create pressure on the mid lane. However, the team has shown issues in matches against opponents who play through macro, which Fnatic may exploit to their advantage.

Fnatic

Fnatic appear more confident, although they can't be called flawless. They started the season with victories over Karmine Corp and SK Gaming, then swept Team Heretics, but suffered a crushing defeat to G2 Esports. In their last match, Fnatic narrowly defeated Team BDS with a score of 2:1. The key figure for the team remains Upset, who recently returned to the roster and is already showing high efficiency in the bot lane.

Match Prediction

KOI have strong individual players, but their weaknesses in macro and team interactions could be a decisive factor. Fnatic, on the other hand, are showing good form and have a more experienced roster, especially with Mikyx as support, who can significantly influence the series' outcome.

PREDICTION: Fnatic to win 3:1

LEC Winter 2025 is conducted in a regular season and playoff format involving 10 teams. All teams will compete in two stages to determine the strongest participant. The tournament winner will earn the right to participate in the First Stand 2025 and €40,000. Current news about the tournament is available at this link.