T1 and Dplus KIA renew their rivalry tomorrow in the LCK Spring 2026 regular season. This is always one of the most watched matchups in Korea, and the 2026 edition comes with plenty of storylines after both teams showed very different sides in recent weeks.
T1 vs Dplus KIA LCK Spring 2026 Match Preview
T1 have been a difficult team to read this season. They are clearly capable of elite-level League of Legends, but they have also shown inconsistency. Their most recent meeting with Dplus KIA was a best-of-five in the LCK Cup where T1 were eliminated 2-3. That loss hurt, especially because it cost them a spot at First Stand.
Dplus KIA, on the other hand, have had some impressive results. They recently defeated Gen.G 2-0 — the same Gen.G that beat T1 2-0. However, DK remain an unpredictable side: capable of beating the best teams in the region one day and dropping games against weaker opponents the next.
The head-to-head record still favours T1. Across their last encounters, T1 hold the advantage in most series, although Dplus KIA have closed the gap in recent meetings.
Key Team Statistics Comparison (LCK Spring 2026)
| Statistic | T1 | Dplus KIA |
|---|---|---|
| RFT 1.0 Rating | 61 | 63 |
| Kills | 12.0 | 12.8 |
| Assists | 26.6 | 27.9 |
| Teamfight Win Rate | 61.1% | 48.1% |
| First to LVL 6 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| First Dragon % | 50.0% | 36.4% |
| First Baron % | 25.0% | 36.4% |
| Control Wards | 37.4 | 44.1 |
T1 show a clear edge in teamfighting and objective control once the game progresses, while Dplus KIA tend to win more early skirmishes and reach level 6 faster.
Prediction
This series will likely be decided in the jungle once again. In their last best-of-five, Lucid noticeably outperformed Oner, and Oner has been T1’s most consistent performer throughout the year. If Oner is put under pressure and cannot dictate the pace of the game, T1’s macro suffers.
That said, I still believe T1 have the better overall roster. Doran should look to play weakside tanks to give the rest of the map room to breathe, and a strong pressure mid lane for Faker should be enough to tilt the balance. The bot lane is not T1’s strongest point right now, but overall the quality of their players still edges out Dplus KIA.
Final Prediction: T1 wins 2-1
Dplus KIA are more than capable of stealing one game with their early aggression, but T1’s experience in these matchups and superior teamfighting should allow them to close out the series.
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