Today’s Matches
Fnatic vs Invictus Gaming
The first match of the tournament is between the top seed from Europe and the third seed from China. This is a closely contested match between the two favorites in Group B. It will be interesting to see if Fnatic can maintain their momentum from the previous international tournament, MSI, and how IG performs on the international stage. Watch the game here.
Cloud9 vs ahq e-Sports Club
In this match, the third seed from North America faces the first seed from the League of Legends Master Series (LMS). Cloud9 is the underdog in this group and needs a win to have a chance of advancing. ahq must beat Cloud9 and perform well against Fnatic or IG to move forward. Stream the game here.
Advantage: ahq
SK Telecom T1 vs H2K
This match features the top seed from Korea against the third seed from Europe. SKT’s Faker and H2K’s Ryu face each other for the first time since 2013-2014. SKT is the favorite in this game and in their group. Catch the action here.
Advantage: SKT
Edward Gaming vs Bangkok Titans
The second seed from China plays against an International Wild Card team from the Garena Premier League (GPL) in Group C. Edward Gaming is heavily favored in this match. Keep an eye out for which top laner EDG chooses to play. Watch the game here.
Advantage: EDG
Counter Logic Gaming vs Flash Wolves
In this Group A battle, the top seed from NA LCS takes on the second seed from the LMS. CLG has the advantage in the top and bottom lanes, while Flash Wolves’ Karsa has the advantage in the jungle. Overall, CLG is the stronger team and should win this match. Stream the game here.
Advantage: CLG
paiN Gaming vs KOO Tigers
The other International Wild Card team, paiN Gaming, faces the third seed from Korea in Group A. KOO Tigers are heavily favored in this match. Keep an eye on the mid lane matchup between paiN’s Kami and KOO’s KurO. Stream the game here.
Advantage: KOO
Game of the Day
The game of the day is the first match of the tournament between Fnatic and Invictus Gaming. IG relies on their star players, KaKAO and RooKie, to carry the team. Fnatic has a strong advantage in the top and bottom lanes, while KaKAO has a favorable matchup in the jungle. With their international experience and home crowd support, Fnatic should have the overall edge in this game. Watch the game here.
Advantage: Fnatic
Related Fnatic, Invictus Gaming, Cloud9, ahq e-Sports Club, SK Telecom T1, H2K, Edward Gaming, Bangkok Titans, Counter Logic Gaming, Flash Wolves, paiN Gaming, KOO Tigers, esports, League of Legends, Group B, Group C, Group A.