On February 22, 2025, at 19:00 EET, Team Heretics will face GIANT  in the first round of the lower bracket playoffs of LEC Winter 2025. The match will be held in a best-of-3 format, and we have prepared a prediction for its outcome.

Current Team Form

Team Heretics

Team Heretics completed the group stage with less than stellar results, achieving only one victory in four matches. They started the season with a confident win over KOI, but then suffered three consecutive losses to Team Vitality, G2 Esports, and Fnatic. Their main issues are related to inconsistent play in the late stages of matches and insufficient synergy among players, especially in complex macro decisions.

GIANTX

GIANTX also performed inconsistently in the group, ending the stage with a similar score of 1-3. The team lost to Fnatic, Team Vitality, and G2 Esports but managed to defeat Team BDS. Despite setbacks, GIANTX showed a competitive level, and their new bot lane duo of Noah and Jun is gradually adapting to the team’s style.

Match Prediction

Both teams have already faced each other earlier in this tournament, and GIANTX claimed victory back then. However, the situation is different now; any mistake will lead to elimination from the tournament. Team Heretics have good individual potential, but GIANTX appear slightly stronger in team interactions and macro play. If GIANTX can implement their aggressive style and play effectively through the bot lane, they have a chance to defeat their opponents once again. 

PREDICTION: Victory for GIANTX with a score of 3:0.

LEC Winter 2025 takes place in a regular season and playoffs format involving 10 teams. All teams will compete in two stages to determine the strongest participant. The winner of the tournament will earn a slot at First Stand 2025 and €40,000. Current information about the tournament is available here.