LCK 2025: A Play-Ins Rematch to Stay Alive
FearX and Dplus managed to qualify for the LCK Playoffs through the Play-Ins. The two teams faced each other during that stage. In that match, BFX emerged victorious. Both teams lost their first series in the Playoff stage. The two are battling for their lives and to keep their year alive. The loser is eliminated from World Championship contention, while the loser will face T1 in the next round.
LCK 2025: FearX Versus Dplus KIA Start Times
The battle to stay alive in the LCK playoffs begins at 1:00 AM PT (10:00 AM CET). Who will keep their dreams alive and be the final Rise Group team remaining?
FearX Versus Dplus KIA Recent Match History and Head-To-Head
The most recent meeting between the two teams was in the first round of the LCK Play-Ins. In that series, BFX was the victor with a 3-2 scoreline.
Both teams are coming off a loss in the first round of the Playoffs. BFX were handily beaten 3-1 by KT Rolster, while DK lost narrowly in a 3-2 series versus T1.
Was DK’s Performance Fake?
DK looked out of sorts during the Play-In stage. While they had some decent games, their losses were caused by disastrous performance. Against T1, however, they managed to improve drastically, often outperforming T1 in macro and teamfighting, two aspects DK has struggled with all year. T1 is not at the level fans expected them to be, but DK still showed up. There is a concern for this series that DK will once again punch down against their opponents and have a weaker performance against BFX.
Can BFX Shake Off a Disappointing Series?
BFX, on the other hand, struggled to match up to KT in their series. Based on Round 2 results, BFX had the better opposition. However, in their losses, they struggled to keep up with KT, often making errors that led to their downfall. BFX will need to shake off that disappointment and prepare well for DK. Raptor especially needs to regain his Play-Ins form if BFX wants to stay alive in the LCK Playoffs.
FearX Versus Dplus KIA Prediction
BFX 3-2 DK
One aspect that DK struggled with during the Play-In stage was their drafting. While some of those issues were addressed against T1 (such as picking Maokai), T1 is a team that rarely outdrafts other teams. BFX got the better of DK in almost every draft during their recent series. We expect DK to drop in performance, while BFX will rise and take down DK once again, facing off against T1 for a spot at the World Championship.
The Loser’s Year Ends
The series is pivotal for both teams. A loss and their year comes to an end in disappointment. For the winner, they stay alive in the LCK Playoffs, and their dream of qualifying for the World Championship continues. Beating T1 will be an arduous task, but given their form, it is not impossible for either team.
