Good to see you on EGamersWorld. We've prepared a betting tip for the T1 vs Gen.G match in the grand final of the South Korean league spring split.
Before the Long Song of the region's famous derby, we've prepared thoroughly. We've checked the LCK 2023 Spring play-offs, we've taken a look at the teams' group stage games and we've studied the history of their head-to-head encounters.
We will give you an idea of what to expect in this top encounter and whether Faker will clinch the eleventh LCK trophy.
Here we go.
A look at the form of T1, the early contenders for LCK Spring 2023
We begin with a review of T1's form, having qualified for the Grand Final from the top flight. The team will play here as favourites.
The bookmakers confirm the pre-match position. The odds on T1 are around 1.3.
Such a figure is not in any way surprising. T1 are still the top 1 team in the region and the main contender to win every match despite the opponents to be played.
T1's advantage is borne out not only by their status and impressive history on the home stage, but also by the team's performance during this split. In the group stage, Faker's team had no equal, playing it with only one defeat.
In the play-offs, T1 lost three times, giving up a total of 3 games. They lost two to their "Kryptonite", KT Rolster, and one to their future rival, Gen.G Esports.
In addition, T1 maintain their advantage thanks to their benchmark roster. For the second year in a row, the team has dominated the domestic scene and is at the top of the international arena.
- T1 squad: zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, Keria
The top performers at the end of the play-offs were Faker and Gumayusi. The two headliners were twice MVP, but the rest of the squad shouldn't be written off. Keria alone is worth it, with 13 MVPs in the group stage, you don't just get one.
Most popular T1 champions
- Top line: Gnar (5 matches, 60% wins).
- Jungle: Sejuani (3 games, 100% wins).
- Centre Line: Kassadin (2 matches, 50% wins), Lissandra (2 matches, 100% wins).
- Gunner: Xayah (3 games, 66% wins).
- Supporter: Rakan (3 games, 66% wins).
T1's victory looks quite logical, because the squad plays very cheerfully and has enough experience. Besides, T1 already played against Gen.G in the new season and they don't make the mistakes of the past this year.
If you believe in the victory of Faker and company, your bet is a T1 win at odds of 1.3. Confident of a repeat of last season's fate - check out Gen.G's game form breakdown.
The playing form of Gen.G - T1's eternal foe
Opposing T1 on the road to their next championship will be Gen.G. The team will play in underdog status.
The odds of success for Gen.G are estimated at odds in the region of 3. The figure is in line with reality.
In the new season Gen.G play worse than T1 and this is an undeniable fact. The team finished top-2 in the group and lost to T1 in the play-offs.
It should be commended - Gen.G pulled together, passed KT Rolster and will get revenge on T1. For most players, defeating T1 is a major event, as T1 knocked Gen.G out of Worlds 2022 last season.
- Gen.G: Doran, Peanut, Chovy, Peyz, Delight.
The final stanet was also crucial for Peyz and Delight. This is the first time they have come this far in their careers and they will probably find it difficult in the grand final, playing against such venerable opponents as Gumayusi and Keria.
Where Gen.G should have no problem is at the draft stage. In the last match, they outlasted KT Rolster quite easily at the heroes' selection stage, allowing them to close out the match relatively easily.
Gen.G's most popular champions
- Top Line: KSante (3 games, 100% wins), Jayce (3 matches, 33% wins).
- Jungle: Wukong (5 games, 80% wins).
- Central line: LeBlanc (4 matches, 50% wins).
- Shooter: Xayah (5 games, 60% wins), Aphelios (5 games, 60% wins).
- Support: Rakan (5 games, 60% wins).
LCK don't get into the grand final just like that, which means Gen.G can win. The young performers on the bottom line have shown themselves well over the course of the tournament, and are quite likely, having rolled a conditional Aphelios, capable of outplaying the title contender on pace.
Indirectly on the plus side is Gen.G.'s performance last year. Then they beat T1 in the grand final of the summer split, but this year the situation is the opposite.
History of head-to-head encounters
The teams have played each other twice in the spring split. T1 outplayed Gen.G in the group stage and then 3-1 in the upper grid play-offs final.
The outcome of the match
In the LCK Spring 2023 grand final, there are reasons to expect a level game, but in reality it should not be. Too big a gap between the teams this season will not allow Gen.G to take revenge for the grudges in the top set finals.
Probably pick up a card, but I don't expect more than that. I see the most expected outcome as 3-1.
Bottom line: 3-1 win for T1.
