Look Sports Media – The League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 is about to explode onto the scene in Vancouver, Canada. The world’s best League of Legends teams—the top two from the LEC, LTA, LCK, LPL, and LCP—are poised to clash. But first, four teams must battle it out in the grueling Play-In stage to earn their place in the main event. The initial matchups are set: G2 Esports vs. FURIA and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) vs. GAM Esports. Only two will advance.
Let’s break down the contenders vying for those coveted spots:
G2 Esports: G2’s LEC performance this year has been…underwhelming. Two finals, two defeats. However, their international pedigree, especially at MSI (they’re the only European team to ever win the tournament!), cannot be ignored. Patch 25.13 buffs to Ryze and Twisted Fate could be a game-changer, potentially unleashing the full potential of star mid-laner Rasmus "Caps" Winther. While they’ll likely favor a Fearless Draft, they’ll need to avoid revealing too much too soon.
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FURIA: While G2 are the heavy favorites against FURIA, the LTA South champions are far from pushovers. Their dominant regional performance, including a 3-0 sweep over pAIN Gaming in the finals, speaks volumes. Former LEC coach Peter Dun praises their scouting and coaching staff, highlighting their consistent week-to-week improvement. Their willingness to experiment with unconventional strategies (like a Yasuo/Rakan bot lane!) adds an unpredictable element to their game.
BLG (Bilibili Gaming): LoL betting sites heavily favor BLG to escape the Play-Ins. Boasting superstars like Chen "Bin" Ze-Bin, Zhuo "Knight" Ding, and Zhao "Elk" Jia-Hao, they possess undeniable talent. However, their recent lack of trophies adds pressure, particularly on jungler Yang "Beichuan" Ling, the team’s newest member and MSI rookie. Despite this, their experience and quality should see them through. A potential rematch against G2 looms large—and BLG holds a 3-0 record against them.
GAM Esports: GAM Esports, representing Vietnam, are Play-In veterans, having qualified through this stage in the last two World Championships. But MSI Play-Ins are a different beast, featuring only the top two seeds from each region. Their past MSI performance (a 2-0 loss to Fnatic) casts a shadow, but their underdog status and the impressive kill participation of support Phạm "Elio" Thạch Nhân Bằng (80.7% KP) could make them a dark horse.
The Play-Ins promise high-stakes action and unexpected upsets. Who will emerge victorious and claim a spot in the main event? Only time will tell. Make your Pick’Ems wisely!
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