On January 22, 2025, at 11:00 EET, a match between Team WE and LGD Gaming will take place as part of the LPL Split 1 2025 tournament. The format of the clash is best-of-5. We have analyzed the current rosters of the teams and prepared a forecast for the match result.

Current Form of Teams

Team WE

After significant roster changes, Team WE approached the tournament with a new core of players. The lanes have been strengthened by Cube, Tianzhen, Karis, Taeyoon, and Vampire. However, the team's results have been lacking. In the last group stage match of LPL Split 1 2025 against Top Esports, they suffered a 0:3 defeat. In the Demacia Cup 2024, the team secured only one victory, beating Blood, but lost to JD Gaming and ThunderTalk Gaming. Team WE's advantage in this match lies in the experience of Karis and Taeyoon, who can be decisive factors. Nevertheless, the lack of cohesion within the new roster remains a key issue.

LGD Gaming

LGD Gaming has also undergone significant changes. The new lineup includes Sasi, climber, xqw, Shaoye and Ycx. The team has started to show its potential by defeating Oh My God in the playoffs of NEST 2024. Following this, they performed confidently in the Demacia Cup 2024, where they defeated FunPlus Phoenix and Bilibili Gaming Junior. However, in LPL Split 1 2025, the team was unable to maintain a consistent performance, losing to Anyone’s Legend with a 0:3 score.

LGD Gaming is betting on a strong jungle rotation involving climber, which could create significant pressure on the opponent's lanes. However, synergy between the lanes has yet to reach an optimal level, making them vulnerable in prolonged matches.

Match Forecast

Comparing both teams, it can be noted that Team WE has a more experienced roster, but LGD Gaming looks better in terms of recent form and aggressive jungle play. The outcome of the match will largely depend on the performance of Karis and Meteor, who are key players for their teams.

FORECAST: Victory for LGD Gaming 3:2 

LPL Split 1 2025 features 16 teams, divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each. All teams will play in two stages to determine the strongest participant. The winner of the tournament will receive a spot in the First Stand 2025. You can find all the information about the tournament and schedule via this link.