DRX vs. DN Freecs Prediction on August 7, 2025

Match info

One of the 3 triple round-robin group stages that were made following a format expansion in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2025 Season and are planned to give a shot to the best teams at Worlds qualification, Rounds 3–5, goes into the last 2 weeks of the competition. The lower tier of the 2 groups for this phase of the tournament, Rise Group, is where the bigger fight is happening. DRX and DN Freecs are trying to move up from the last 2 spots in the standings, with the former trying to seize second place and grab 1 of the 2 Play-In berths, given that Dplus secured 1 berth (they are unattainable at the top of the charts).

The DRX vs. DN Freecs match is set for Thursday, August 7, 2025. It begins at 4 p.m. Korea Standard Time (KST; local time). It’s part of Week 12—Day 2, in the Best-of-3 series—played online at the usual Riot-sanctioned studio setup in Seoul. DRX are heavy favorites by sites offering Trustly esport betting.

Meeting statistics

Team form & playstyle: DRX

DRX enter this series with a modest win rate recently—2 victories in their past 5 matches—but they still hold a significant edge in head-to-head history, winning all 5 recorded meetings in 2025, including all 3 in the LCK 2025 Season.

Their core identity is built around composed macro play: disciplined drafts, controlled map movements, and opportunistic late-game scaling. Veterans and shot callers synergize around structured teamfights and objective sequencing, often leaving opponents with little room.

Team form & playstyle: DN Freecs

DN Freecs continue to struggle. They arrive winless in their last 10 matches—and with a dismal overall group record of 1–21, likely sealing elimination before this final phase really ramps up.

Their preferred style leans toward aggressive early skirmishing and draft volatility—picking for early dragons or flash engages—but inconsistent execution against methodical teams like DRX has repeatedly backfired. When forced into macro-heavy mid to late game, DN Freecs typically fall apart under pressure.

Match analytics

Together, the narrative is clear: DRX bring poise, adaptability, and superior execution; DN Freecs remain reactive, risky, and highly vulnerable in longer series. Given historical dominance and alignment of playstyles, DRX are the heavy favorites. Prop bet recommendation: Map 1 moneyline on DRX: they usually win the opener if drafts go as planned.

Tip: DRX winning Map 1 at 1.77 odds on Bovada.