This is the one. EWC qualification on the line, a classic LEC rivalry, and a best-of-five that could genuinely go either way. We’re going with the upset.
Recent Form
G2 is rolling at 83% recent form and have looked dominant for most of the split. But here’s the thing — KOI just beat them 2-1 last weekend, so there are cracks. KC on the other hand just dismantled KOI 2-0 and made it look easy. That same KOI that beat G2. Do the math.
Standings Context
G2 is third in the LEC at 6-3, KC is second at 7-2. On paper KC actually has the better regular season. This isn’t G2 smashing a lower-tier team — this is a genuine top-two clash.
Key Matchup — Botlane
This is where we think KC wins the series. Busio and Caliste have been absolutely spectacular lately — clean, decisive, confident in every game. G2’s botlane with Hans Sama and Labrov just hasn’t looked as sharp. If KC can win bot consistently and let that pressure bleed into the rest of the map, G2 is going to have a very long day.
The Danger — Caps and Skewmond
KC can’t sleep on this. Caps is still Caps, and Skewmond has been one of the best junglers in the EMEA region this split. If G2 routes everything through mid-jungle and bypasses the botlane problem, they can absolutely take over a game. KC needs to respect that threat or they’ll drop a map they shouldn’t.
Head-to-Head
G2 leads 3-1 and their most recent meeting was a convincing 2-0. That’s the honest reality. But Esports Forge thinks KC watched that series, identified exactly what went wrong, and has been building toward fixing it. The team that showed up against KOI isn’t the same team that lost 2-0 a week ago.
The Pick
G2 will adapt and make this competitive — we’re not expecting a sweep. But KC’s botlane advantage is real, their confidence is high, and they have the better regular season record. A long BO5 favors a team that’s peaking at the right time.
KC wins 3-2.
Who wins? G2 vs Karmine Corp
- KC (60%, 3 Votes)
- G2 (40%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 5
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