LEC Versus 2026: Team Vitality outscales GIANTX to secure a crucial win

The next match features GIANTX vs Team Vitality. Both teams currently hold positive records in the standings. GIANTX sits at 5-2 and has all but locked in their playoff spot. Team Vitality, however, stands at 4-3, meaning this victory is incredibly important for them. Let's dive into the match.

Game 1 Picks:

• GIANTX: Rumble, Jarvan IV, Orianna, Xayah, Rakan
• Team Vitality: Sion, Vi, Aurelion Sol, Ezreal, Bard

The match started quite slowly; the teams didn't force plays and were, in a way, very cautious. Both teams understood the power of their champions, so they hesitated to make any heavy commits. By the 10-minute mark, however, the game became more active. The teams traded objectives and kills effectively, preventing either side from gaining a significant advantage.

Approaching the 20-minute mark, GIANTX finally managed to swing the momentum in their favor, securing a 2k gold lead, two dragons, and a slight lead in kills. However, a fight at Baron allowed Team Vitality to push ahead and seize the lead. In exchange, they conceded Soul Point to GIANTX.

The Baron fight marked the beginning of Team Vitality 's path to victory in this match. They began to snowball their lead even further, picking up many kills and sweeping map objectives while pushing lanes and trapping GIANTX in their base. After securing another Baron uncontested, Team Vitality closed out the match with a victory. Team Vitality moves to a 5-3 record, tying them with GIANTX, who are now also 5-3.

This year, the LEC Versus 2026 does not provide a cash prize for winning the tournament. Instead, teams are competing for the opportunity to qualify for the international tournament, First Stand 2026. The Regular Season will be held in a Bo1 format where every team faces each other. In total, teams will play 11 matches each, and those with the best results will advance to the playoffs.