Gen.G Esports

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2025 Mid-Season Invitational
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Gen.G Esports vs. T1 Prediction on July 9, 2025

Match info

The 10th iteration of the second most important international League of Legends (LoL) eSports competition after the World Championship – the Mid-Season Invitational – is coming to its culmination in Vancouver, Canada; the Bracket Stage is underway. The Korean derby between Gen.G Esports and T1 is set for the Upper Bracket Final (Bo5 with Fearless Draft) on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. PDT at the Pacific Coliseum.

Here’s a complete, cohesive breakdown and prediction for the upcoming clash within an annual international tournament for the MOBA title hosted by Riot Games. Esport betting sites favor Gen.G.

Meeting statistics

Teams’ current form: Gen.G Esports (LCK #1)

  • Dominant 3–1 win over G2 in Round 1 of the Bracket Stage
  • Narrow, high-stakes 3–2 victory vs. Anyone’s Legend in Round 2, showcasing resilience

Playstyles: Gen.G Esports

  • Precise macro control, textbook teamfights, and elite Baron vision timing
  • Strong synergy in late-game scaling comps
  • Star players: Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk (ADC) consistently high KDA; Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu and Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon providing intelligent jungle-to-mid support

Teams’ current form: T1 (LCK #2)

  • Hard-fought 3–2 series win over CTBC Flying Oyster in Round 1
  • Impressive 3–0 sweep over Bilibili Gaming in the next round, dominating across all phases

Playstyles: T1

  • Aggressive early-game focus, with Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun (jungle) setting the tempo and Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok directing mid-game pace
  • Clean, coordinated dives and teamfight execution
  • Adaptable drafts, combining scaling and early power picks

Head-to-head

  • No direct meeting yet at the MSI 2025, making this their first best-of-5 clash on this stage
  • Historically, LCK rivals Gen.G and T1 frequently clash in domestic playoffs—expect a high-level chess match, with mid-late game control crucial

Match analytics

Gen.G’s macro discipline and ability to close series give them the edge. Expect a tense, likely full-length game that goes the distance.

Tip: Total Maps: Total Maps Over 4.5 at 2.5 odds on Astekbet.

Bookmaker odds

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