Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming: Predictions for LoL Worlds

Naerlyn Published October 31, 2026

One of the favorites to win the tournament will not reach the Knockout Stage, as Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming will be the closing match of the LoL Worlds Swiss Stage. On October 31st at around 3pm PST, HLE and BLG will take the stage for the last qualification match. This time, the markets predict HLE as the winner.

Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming prediction market

Market-implied chances courtesy of Polymarket on October 30, 8pm PST, with a volume of $46.78k.  

The prediction market for Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming. Image Credit: Polymarket

Why the market favors Hanwha Life Esports

Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming has a strong history in 2026, albeit relatively short. The two teams met at the Mid-Season Invitational while BLG was still on course to achieve a golden road. In their first match, Bilibili Gaming took down HLE handily, but Hanwha Life won the rematch in the grand final, going 3-2 against China’s first seed.

Despite the LCK representative claiming the trophy, there was still no clear better team among the two. BLG had the head-to-head game score in their favor, and looked more dominant in their win. On the other hand, HLE won the more important match.

Three months later, the LPL has lost some of its sparkle. BLG doesn’t enter Worlds as the reigning international champion, and not even as the LPL champion. In Split 3, the Chinese league looked too inconsistent to reincarnate the threat they’d been during the first half of the year.

At LoL Worlds 2026, this is even worse. Bilibili Gaming has had an uncharacteristically poor display. BLG has lost to both Movistar KOI and Top Esports with emergency subs in the top lane and coaching staff.

In their match against TES, they were out of it. Park “Viper” Do-hyeon reported communication issues during the last game. By that point, all players were unable to focus on the game and to look ahead.

Against them, HLE faces no such struggle. Hanwha Life is in the 2-2 bracket because they’ve had one of the toughest draws in history. HLE rides the momentum and they had a strong display against G2 Esports in round 4. As such, the market favors them in Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming.

Will BLG go out 2-3 at LoL Worlds once again? Image Credit: Colin Young-Wolff / Riot Games

What traders are saying for HLE vs BLG

Everyone agrees that HLE should win this match. So much so that the focus is rather on Hanwha Life’s rough path and upcoming quarterfinal. The match left to play is treated like a done deal. On Polymarket, people predict HLE for much greater sums than those picking BLG, a sign of confidence as well.

Our prediction

Prediction: Hanwha Life Esports to win

The momentum cannot be overstated. BLG has been shaky at best, mediocre at worst. At the same time, HLE did a good job remaining in control. Hanwha Life Esports vs Bilibili Gaming should go 2-0 or at least 2-1 in favor of the LCK.

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Featured Image Credit: Colin Young-Wolff / Riot Games

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