Match Prediction: Bilibili Gaming - LNG Esports | LoL
LPL Summer 2023 - PlayoffsWelcome to EGamersWorld.
The biggest regional league on the professional scene, League of Legends, is coming to an end in China. There are only 3 teams left in the LPL Summer 2023 and soon that number will be down to two.
We are talking about the LPL Summer 2023 small final - the final of the lower grid. LNG and Bilibili Gaming will play for the second and last place in the grand final.
Obviously, we are in for an exciting spectacle. At such stages in China is almost never quiet, and the clash between Bilibili Gaming and LNG Esports is clearly a spectacle.
We will try to figure out which of the top clubs after this series will join JD Gaming in the grand finals of LPL Summer 2023, and at the same time will join them at the Worlds 2023, and who will be one step away from the coveted goal.
Let's go.
Bilibili Gaming uniforms
Let's open the match analysis with the analysis of Bilibili Gaming's form. In this match BLG will play in the status of favourites.
Bookmakers believe in the success of BLG. The odds betting on League of Legends victory of the top 2 team in China is estimated at 1.5.
Such a state of affairs is easy to understand. BLG show high quality League of Legends and it looks especially good during the 2023 season.
Last season, BLG jumped into the Top 2 of the Chinese region with lightning speed, thus paving the way for the 2023 Mid-Season Invitational. Another sensation happened at the international event: BLG made it to the grand finals, only to lose to JD Gaming.
Another plus for BLG is the roster renewed at Long Conference 2023. The club managed to assemble a top company.
- BLG roster: Bin, XUN, Yagao, Elk, ON.
After a really triumphant half-year, Bilibili Gaming has not slowed down at all. The team was the first to reach the LPL Summer 2023 play-offs, and also set a local record: the only team in the history of the series to finish the group stage with one defeat.
In the first match of the play-offs, TES faced off. The game was played under the dictation of vice-champions LPL Spring 2023 and BLG beat TES very confidently with a score of 3-1.
In the final of the upper grid Bilibili Gaming played against their principal rival - JD Gaming team. The reigning LPL champions left their colleagues no chance and shut down BLG with a score of 3-0.
The most popular BLG characters
The most popular characters in the TOP remain: Gnar (3 matches, 66% wins), Gwen (2 matches, 0% wins), Camile (2 fights, 50% wins), Renekton (2 games, 0% wins), KSante (2 matches, 0% wins).
Jungle is dominated by VI with 6 matches and 66% wins. Also peaking are Wukong (4 games, 0% wins), Nidalee (3 games, 33% wins).
Azir (3 matches, 0% wins), Ahri (2 games, 0 wins), Galio (2 matches, 2 wins), Sylas (2 matches, 50% wins) appear in the mid.
Lucian (7 matches, 57% wins), Varus (3 matches, 33% wins), Zeri (2 matches, 0 wins) pick on shooters.
The most popular support in combination with Lucian is Nami (7 matches, 57% wins), Karma (2 games, 50% wins).
LNG Esports Form
Let's continue the match analysis with the analysis of LNG Esports form. In this match the team will play the second number.
Bookmakers do not really believe in the success of LNG, but the current stage and the overall level of play of the teams leave room for manoeuvre. The odds for LNG victory are at around 2.4.
Again, we should not be surprised by the situation. LNG is a top team, but for the second year in a row they are literally one step short.
In 2022, LNG began their climb to the top of the Chinese League of Legends. They made the Top 6 at LPL Spring 2022, but it got better: in the summer split LNG Esports made the Top 4 at LPL Summer 2023.
They also played at the regional finals in an attempt to qualify for the Worlds 2022, but had no luck. LNG Esports finished in the top 3.
At LPL Spring 2023, after a good group stage, the team finished in the top 6. Not to say bad, but not very good either.
- LNG Esports roster: Zika, Tarzan, Scout, Gala, Hang.
LNG maintained their class at LPL Summer 2023. The team played the regular season with a 12-5 record, which allowed them to finish in the top 4 and directly advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The first play-offs opponent for LNG was Top Esports. The match ended on map 5 with a 3-2 victory for LNG.
They got here after defeat from the champions of LPL Spring 2023, and at the same time Mid-Season Invitational 2023 - JD Gaming. And defeat in a fairly even game, which ended with 5 maps.
In the next series LNG Esports met with TES. In the match for the exit to the top 3, the once titled club was not able to do anything against the obviously charged in the summer split LNG. As a result.the latter won with a score of 3-1.
Most popular LNG Esports champions
The most picked champion in the TOP was Renekton (6 matches, 83% wins). Besides him, Jax (2 matches, 100% wins) and Fiora (2 matches, 50% wins) were popular.
Sejuani (4 matches, 50% wins), Maokai (3 matches, 100% wins), and Zac (2 matches, 1 win) played in the forest.
The centre line was dominated by Ryze. Scout played 5 matches on it and won 4 games. Yone was selected twice more (1-1).
Similar situation with the shooters. Varus has appeared 8 times and has 75% wins. Jhin came twice (50 wins).
Of the shooters, Leon-a (5 games, 4 wins) is rather unfamiliar. Heim (2 games, 100% wins), Nautilus (2 matches, 50% wins).
History of head-to-head meetings Bilibili Gaming - LNG Esports
Previously, the teams crossed paths twice during the 2023 season. One win for each side.
Predicted result of the match Bilbili Gaming - LNG Esports
Given the performance of the teams during the season, it is logical to assume that Bilibili Gaming will prevail here. However, LNG this season look more vigorous than in the spring of this year.
I see a 5-card game here with BLG winning.
Bottom line: 3-2 in favour of BLG.
Bookmakers & Statistics
Now, the majority of bookmaker companies believe in LNG Esports victory. Odds on them are equal to 2.033. According to bookmakers data, Bilibili Gaming are the outsider and odds on their victory amounts 2.242.
What are the successes of the teams in the last games
Last Matches | Bilibili Gaming | LNG Esports |
5 matches (wins) | 4 | 4 |
10 matches (wins) | 9 | 8 |
The statistics of personal battles between teams is also important for successful bets. The competitors have held 16 matches. In these battles Bilibili Gaming got 5 victories while LNG Esports managed to take 11 matches.