When it comes to the stronger #1 seed in the Eastern regions, the spotlight is on the Quarterfinals clash between HLE and BLG in Worlds 2024.
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HLE vs BLG – CN vs KR Round 1
Both teams entered Worlds with high expectations after winning their respective domestic championships and showing promise in form and potential.
However, their Worlds journey hasn’t been flawless. HLE stumbled against Gen.G, while BLG barely advanced with a 3-2 record in the Swiss stage, eliminating G2 in a tense series.
With uncertainties surrounding both teams, the question arises: Who will secure a spot in the top four? Can the LPL seek revenge from last year? Let’s analyze in our preview.
Match Breakdown
To understand the series dynamics, let’s review HLE and BLG’s performance at Worlds so far.
BLG struggled initially due to misreading the meta, affecting their early games. Although they improved, their playstyle, focused on early skirmishes, doesn’t align with the current meta that favors objective control.
Conversely, HLE excels in late-game teamfights with scaling champions. They might face challenges due to reliance on certain picks like Smolder, despite recent nerfs.
In terms of comfort with meta picks, HLE seems more adaptable. Zeka excels on champions like Yone, while BLG leans on their jungle-mid duo to set the game pace.
Considering these factors, HLE holds a slight edge in the series. It may be a close match, potentially going to Silver Scrapes, but barring draft mistakes, the LCK team is likely to advance.
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