Match Prediction: T1 - Top Esports
The second and decisive semifinal match at Worlds 2025 will feature T1 vs Top Esports. In this breakdown, we’ll take a deep dive into both teams — their recent performances, current form at the tournament, favorite champions, and key players to watch before placing your bets. So, let’s get started with our LoL betting tips.
How the bookies view it: T1 Favorite
Before moving on to the team analysis, let’s take a look at what the bookmakers think about this matchup.
After T1’s victory over Anyone’s Legend, the odds have shifted heavily in their favor. The odds for T1 to win are around 1.3, while Top Esports sit at approximately 3.4. Considering how dominant T1 looked against AL — and taking into account TES’s current form — these numbers seem quite realistic.
We’ve seen the bookmakers’ perspective - now let’s move on to the team analysis and stats before diving into our LoL betting tips.
T1 form. What result can be expected from T1
Now let’s do the same with T1 - take a look at their recent tournaments and results.
Place | Tournament | Tier | Opponent | Score |
4th | LCK 2025 Season | S-Tier | Gen.G | 2:3 |
3rd | Esports World Cup 2025 | S-Tier | G2 | 2:0 |
2nd | 2025 Mid-Season Invitational | S-Tier | Gen.G | 2:3 |
2nd | LCK 2025 Road to MSI | Qualifier | Hanwha Life Esports | 3:0 |
5th–6th | LCK Cup 2025 | S-Tier | Hanwha Life Esports | 2:3 |
The 2025 season has been rather inconsistent for T1 - the beginning was especially tough following Zeus’s departure. However, by mid-season, the team managed to regain confidence and once again established themselves as one of the main contenders for the championship title.
As for their performance at Worlds 2025, T1 can’t quite be called the undisputed favorites defending their crown. They remain one of the strongest teams in the tournament, but their current form is far from perfect - and in this matchup, it’s even harder to say how they could secure a confident victory.
Role | Player | KDA | KP % | VSPM | DMG % | GOLD % |
TOP | Doran | 2.8 | 57.3% | 1.06 | 22.3% | 20.8% |
JUNGLE | Oner | 4.5 | 74.2% | 1.53 | 17.4% | 20.3% |
MID | Faker | 4.3 | 61.6% | 1.04 | 24.1% | 21.3% |
BOT | Gumayusi | 5.2 | 70.2% | 1.19 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
SUPPORT | Keria | 4.5 | 75.4% | 3.71 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
Most Popular T1 Champions
The stats are based on the past couple of months, not on all-time performance.
Doran’s most-played TOP lane champions are: Gwen (8 games, 75% win rate), Rumble (6 games, 50% win rate), Ambessa (6 game, 66% win rate), Jax (5 games, 60% win rate) Sion (3 games, 33% win rate), Renekton (3 games, 100% win rate), Aurora (4 games, 50% win rate).
The most popular jungle picks for Oner are Xin Zhao (8 games, 80% win rate), Nocturne (6 games, 75% win rate), Jarvan IV (8 games, 62% win rate), Trundle (5 games, 80% win rate), Wukong (5 games, 100% win rate), Pantheon (4 games, 25% win rate).
The most picked mid-lane champions for Faker are Orianna (10 games, 70% win rate) Ryze (10 game, 70% win rate), Galio (8 game, 62% win rate), Annie (5 games, 66% win rate), Taliyah (4 game, 75% win rate).
For Gumayusi (bot lane), frequent picks include Corki (5 games, 33% win rate), Varus (4 game, 50% win rate), Sivir (9 game, 90% win rate), Aphelios (2 game, 50% win rate), Xayah (6 game, 60% win rate), Jhin (8 games, 80% win rate), and Lucian (5 game, 60% win rate).
The most popular support champions for Keria are Rakan (5 games, 40% win rate), Bard (7 game, 85% win rate), Neeko (6 game, 33% win rate), Tahm Kench (1 game, 100% win rate), Poppy (5 game, 100% win rate).
Most T1 Champions at Worlds 2025
Doran’s most-played TOP lane champions are: K`Sante (3 games, 66% win rate), Rek` Sai (2 games, 50% win rate), Ambessa (1 game, 0% win rate), Galio (1 game, 100% win rate) Sion (1 games, 100% win rate), Renekton (2 games, 100% win rate), Ornn (1 games, 100% win rate), Sion (1 games, 100% win rate).
The most popular jungle picks for Oner are Xin Zhao (2 games, 50% win rate), Qiyana (1 game, 100% win rate), Jarvan IV (1 games, 100% win rate), Vi (2 games, 0% win rate), Wukong (3 games, 66% win rate), Nocturne (1 game, 100% win rate), Pantheon (1 game, 100% win rate), Dr. Mundo (1 game, 100% win rate).
The most picked mid-lane champions for Faker are Orianna (1 game, 100% win rate) Ryze (1 game, 100% win rate), Cassiopeia (1 game, 0% win rate), Azir (1 games, 100% win rate), Taliyah (3 games, 100% win rate), Aurora (1 game, 0% win rate), Aniviva (1 game, 0% win rate), Sylas (1 game, 0% win rate), Viktor (1 game, 100% win rate), Mel (1 game, 100% win rate).
For Gumayusi (bot lane), frequent picks include Corki (1 game, 100% win rate), Varus (2 games, 50% win rate), Kai`Sa (2 games, 50% win rate), Sivir (1 game, 100% win rate), Xayah (2 games, 100% win rate), Caitlyn (1 game, 0% win rate), Ashe (1 game, 100% win rate), Draven (1 game, 0% win rate), Ziggs (1 game, 0% win rate).
The most popular support champions for Keria are Alistar (2 games, 50% win rate), Bard (1 game, 100% win rate), Neeko (3 games, 66% win rate), Leona (2 game, 100% win rate), Rakan (1 game, 100% win rate), Nautilus (1 game, 0% win rate), Blitzcrank (1 game, 0% win rate), Seraphine (1 game, 0% win rate).
Top Esports form. What result can be expected from Top Esports
Now let’s do the same with Top Esports - take a look at their recent tournaments and results.
Place | Tournament | Tier | Opponent | Score |
1st | LPL 2025 Regional Finals | A-Tier | Invictus Gaming | 3:1 |
2nd | LPL 2025 Split 3 | S-Tier | Bilibili Gaming | 2:3 |
5th–6th | LPL 2025 Split 2 | S-Tier | Team WE | 2:3 |
3rd–4th | 2025 First Stand Tournament | S-Tier | Hanwha Life Esports | 0:3 |
1st | LPL 2025 Split 1 | S-Tier | Anyone`s Legend | 3:1 |
The team showed consistent results throughout the entire LPL season — one of the strongest regions in the world. At Worlds 2025, they played all five rounds, and to be honest, it seemed like they truly came alive only in their final match against BLG, where they secured a 2-1 victory.
Role | Player | KDA | KP % | VSPM | DMG % | GOLD % |
TOP | 369 | 3.5 | 55.2% | 0.94 | 21.6% | 20.7% |
JUNGLE | Kanavi | 3.9 | 77.8% | 1.54 | 18.6% | 20.8% |
MID | Creme | 4.4 | 68.3% | 1.11 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
BOT | JackeyLove | 4.3 | 71.0% | 1.36 | 26.7% | 23.4% |
SUPPORT | Hang | 3.8 | 79.7% | 3.68 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
Most Popular Top Esports Champions
The stats are based on the past couple of months, not on all-time performance.
369 most-played TOP lane champions are: Ornn (3 games, 66% win rate), Gnar (4 games, 100% win rate), Ambessa (4 games, 50% win rate), K`Sante (3 games, 66% win rate) Sion (2 games, 50% win rate), Yorik (2 games, 50% win rate), Ornn (2 games, 50% win rate).
The most popular jungle picks for Kanavi are Pantheon (5 games, 80% win rate), Lee Sin (2 games, 50% win rate), Jarvan IV (4 games, 80% win rate), Naafiri (3 games, 0% win rate), Wukong (3 games, 100% win rate), Qiyana (2 games, 100% win rate).
The most picked mid-lane champions for Creme are Orianna (4 games, 75% win rate) Ryze (4 games, 100% win rate), Azir (2 games, 100% win rate), Annie (4 games, 50% win rate), Taliyah (2 games, 0% win rate), Victor (3 games, 33% win rate).
For JackeyLove (ADC), frequent picks include Sivir (2 games, 50% win rate), Lucian (3 games, 0% win rate), Corki (3 games, 33% win rate), Yunara (2 games, 100% win rate), Xayah (3 games, 66% win rate), Jhin (3 games, 66% win rate), and Ezreal (2 games, 100% win rate).
The most popular support champions for Hang are Karma (4 games, 100% win rate), Rell ( 4 games, 50% win rate), Braum (4 games, 25% win rate), Leona (2 games, 50% win rate), Rakan (4 games, 75% win rate), Neeko (4 games, 75% win rate).
Most Popular Top Esports Champions at Worlds 2025
Top laner 369 has shown great versatility this season, favoring champions like Sion (2 games, 50% win rate), Ambessa (2 games, 50%), K’Sante (2 games, 50%), Rumble (3 games, 0%), and Mordekaiser (1 game, 100%), Gnar (1 game, 100% win rate), Aatrox (2 games, 100% win rate).
In the jungle, Kanavi’s most reliable picks have been Trundle (3 games, 100% win rate), Jarvan IV (2 games, 0%), followed by Qiyana (3 games, 66%), Xin Zhao (1 game, 0%), Naafiri (1 game, 100%), Pantheon (1 game, 0% win rate), Wukong (1 game, 100% win rate) and Zed (1 game, 0%).
Mid laner Creme often plays Ryze (2 games, 50% win rate) and Orianna (2 games, 50%), with other choices including Azir (2 games, 50%), Annie (1 game, 0%), Aurora (1 game, 0%), Akali (1 game, 100% win rate), Yone (1 game,0% win rate), Hwei (1 game, 100% win rate), Viktor (1 game, 100% win rate) and Smolder (1 game, 100% win rate).
For ADC JackeyLove, his most frequent selections are Xayah (2 games, 50% win rate) and Kai`Sa (1 game, 0%), as well as Lucian (1 game, 0%), Corki (2 games, 50%), Ezreal (1 games, 100%), Yunara (3 games, 66%), and Varus (1 game, 100%).
Support player Hang prefers enchanters and engage champions such as Karma (2 games, 100% win rate), Rakan (2 games, 50%), Neeko (2 games, 0%), Poppy (1 game, 100%), Braum (2 games, 50%), Alistar (1 game, 0% win rate) and Leona (3 games, 66%).
Recent head to head: T1 Team edging it
The teams haven’t faced each other at all this season.
Players to watch: Faker and Creme
If you’re planning to make LoL betting picks, it’s worth paying attention to Faker and Creme. Throughout this tournament — and in general — we’ve seen just how much impact mid laners can have in turning games around. And when a name as legendary as Faker is involved, all eyes are naturally on the mid lane duel.
In this matchup, I’d recommend keeping a close watch on the clash between youth and experience. The way each team plays around their mid laner in the early stages will heavily influence the outcome later on. And of course, pay attention to both players’ signature champion picks — they could easily become the deciding factor.
Predicted result of the match
We’ve reached the end of our Worlds 2025 breakdown, and it’s time to give our final verdict. Both teams enter the tournament in outstanding form, but in the end, only one will rise above and claim the victory.
My LoL betting prediction: a win for T1.
After the T1 vs Anyone’s Legend match, T1 now look like the favorites going into this series. Anyone’s Legend appear to be a level above Top Esports, of course, but the “Worlds effect” should never be underestimated. Still, it’s worth remembering that T1 haven’t lost a Best-of-Five series to an LPL team in over 12 years. Considering both teams’ current form, I believe T1 will continue their winning streak.
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