After the first two rounds of the Worlds Swiss stage, HLE and Gen.G are set to face off in a crucial match to determine the first team to advance to the top 8. Let’s take a look at how these two teams have performed so far.
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HLE vs Gen.G – LCK Final rematch?
The Worlds 2024 Swiss stage has been full of surprises and upsets, but LCK powerhouses HLE and Gen.G have lived up to their expectations, currently sitting at a 2-0 record.
Only one of these teams will maintain their perfect record and advance. Will it be the LCK Summer champions HLE, or will Gen.G seek revenge from their challenger position? It’s time to analyze this upcoming clash.
Match Breakdown
With qualification matches in the Bo3 format in the Swiss stage, we can better evaluate the teams’ strengths. HLE defeated PSG and G2, while Gen.G faced off against WBG and TES in their initial matches.
HLE continues to stick to their scaling playstyle, centered around Viper and Zeka, supported by Peanut and Delight. On the other hand, Gen.G has shown more focus on Peyz rather than mid lane, with bot lane matchups likely to impact the series outcome.
Gen.G has shown strength in building early leads, while HLE excels in the late game. The series is expected to mirror their previous LCK final encounter, with Gen.G pushing for early advantages and HLE aiming to slow the pace down.
Prioritizing picks like Smolder, Yone, and Jhin will be crucial, and draft strategies will play a significant role, especially if the series reaches a game 3 scenario.
In an initial prediction, HLE seems favored to win the match. Their comfort with scaling compositions, combined with the current meta adjustments, should allow them to control the late stages of the game and secure the series victory.
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