LEC Playoff Race Heats Up as Teams Battle for Top Spot
As the LEC Summer Split enters its final weeks, the competition is reaching a boiling point. With only five games left for each team, every match counts as they vie for a spot in the playoffs. Any mistakes could be costly and knock them out of contention.
The power rankings in the LEC have been constantly shifting, making it even more challenging to predict who will come out on top. This week is no different, as nine out of ten teams have moved around in our rankings.
Latest LEC Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Rank change |
| 1) | Rogue | — |
| 2) | Fnatic | +1 |
| 3) | MAD Lions | -1 |
| 4) | Misfits | +1 |
| 5) | G2 Esports | -1 |
| 6) | Team Vitality | +2 |
| 7) | Astralis | -1 |
| 8) | Excel Esports | -1 |
| 9) | SK Gaming | +1 |
| 10) | Schalke 04 | -1 |
Fading Fast: Excel Esports, SK Gaming, Schalke 04
The teams at the bottom of the rankings, Excel Esports, SK Gaming, and Schalke 04, are facing an uphill battle. While they still have a chance to make it to the playoffs, time is running out. SK Gaming’s recent wins have put them within reach of a playoff spot, but it will take a string of victories for them to secure a spot comfortably.
Excel Esports, despite struggling in recent matches, are still in contention. Their rookies, Markoon and Adrienne, showed promise in their debut, but the team has been unable to convert leads into wins, hurting their chances of reaching the postseason.
Battle for the Sixth Seed: Team Vitality, Astralis
Teams like Team Vitality and Astralis are sitting in the middle of the standings, fighting for the sixth seed. With only a few games left, it’s uncertain which team will come out on top. The low performance of the bottom teams means the sixth seed could potentially have a losing record.
A match between Team Vitality and Astralis on the final day of the regular season could determine the last playoff spot, setting up a tiebreaker game.
Looking to Break (Back) Through: Misfits, G2 Esports
Misfits and G2 Esports have had a rollercoaster season, with highs and lows. Both teams are currently in the middle of the standings and are looking to prove themselves in their upcoming match against each other.
Misfits’ previous victory against G2, despite a massive gold deficit, showed their resilience. However, they will need to tighten up their play to secure another win. It’s expected to be a close game between two evenly-matched teams.
Strength at the Top: Rogue, Fnatic, MAD Lions
Rogue, Fnatic, and MAD Lions continue to dominate the top of the standings. Fnatic’s strong performance has silenced doubters and put them in first place with an impressive record. Their aggression and proactivity have paid off, leading the league in kills per game.
As the season comes to a close, every game matters. The matchup between Fnatic and Rogue will have major implications for the standings, potentially determining who comes out on top.
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