Betting on the LEC Versus playoffs finals: G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp predictions

Naerlyn Published February 28, 2026

G2 Esports has made it through the entirety of the playoffs without losing a single game. It’s now the LEC Versus playoffs finals and Karmine Corp will try to break their perfect run. G2 leveled up tremendously from the regular season, going from sitting in seventh to becoming an unstoppable powerhouse. As for KC, they’ve not looked quite as good, but they return with the momentum behind them. Tomorrow, one of them will take the LEC Versus playoffs finals and play at First Stand.

G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp odds

G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp match overview

• Tournament: LEC Versus 2026
• Stage: Playoffs, grand finals
• Game: League of Legends
• Format: Best-of-five

Betting tip: G2 won very convincingly before and is the favorite to do it again. Last year, KC managed to get their revenge in the Winter finals, but this isn’t the likely result.

My G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp pick: Over 3.5 maps at 1.42 odds at GG.BET.

G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp team & match analysis

G2, the Kings of Europe

That name may have turned into a meme, but G2’s dynasty is well and truly established in the LEC. Ever since acquiring Caps in 2019, the rule has been simple. Regardless of their strength, G2 is always the favorite to win in the LEC grand finals. Just as well, they sometimes happen to lose out of nowhere even when looking stronger.

Here are G2’s relevant stats:

• G2 has participated in the last ten LEC finals in a row.
• The samurai have played in 17 of the 20 LEC finals since 2019.
• Out of these 17, they have won 14 times.
• Two of these three losses were in 2025.
• In Winter and Spring 2025, G2 won the upper finals, then lost the grand finals against the same team.

G2 Esports face off against Karmine Corp in the LEC Versus playoffs finals. Image Source: Hara Amoros / Riot Games

A battle for the early game

G2 Esports, Movistar KOI, and Karmine Corp have an odd early game triangle.

• G2 overpowered KC in the early game and kept their lead from there.
• MKOI beat G2 early before they brought it back in the mid game.
• KC started off winning against MKOI, who were then sometimes able to fight back.

Considering G2’s mid game prowess and KC’s ability to destroy their opponent after an early lead, the first 15 minutes will make most of the match.

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G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp betting odds snapshot

LoL betting odds via GG.BET, 10:45pm CET February 28th, 2025.

G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp betting picks & predictions

This match should go G2’s way. If early game is the name of the series, they’ve shown that they had the edge there earlier in the playoffs.

The issue is that the same thing happened one year ago. G2 took the first match, KC came back with more preparation while G2 had fewer mistakes to improve on, and Karmine clean swept the finals. There’s also a chance for this to get to G2’s heads.

Still, the odds remain in their favor.

Best picks

• Total maps over 3.5 @1.4 odds: G2 could 3-0, but they’re known to have one “content game” a series.

G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp prediction

Our G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp prediction: G2 Esports as the match winner 3-1 @1.61 odds at GG.BET.

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