T1 vs Dplus LCK 2025 playoffs picks and predictions

Luke Warr Published September 8, 2025

T1 and Dplus will face off in the first match of the 2025 LCK playoffs, so what key betting opportunities does the match bring?

Six teams have managed to make it to the 2025 LCK playoffs for a shot at reaching the grand finale and qualifying for the 2025 Worlds Championship. While Dplus barely made the cut by being the second team to advance through the play-in, it’ll now face reigning world champion T1 in the first match of the tournament.

T1 vs Dplus match overview

• Tournament: LCK 2025
• Stage: Playoffs
• Game: League of Legends
• Format: Best-of-five

Betting tip: Despite being a significant underdog, there’s a chance that Dplus may at least take the match to the distance by forcing a fifth map.

My T1 vs Dplus KIA pick: Total maps over 4.5 at .

T1 vs Dplus KIA in-depth team, match analysis

T1 has been the epitome of inconsistency this LCK split. While the team has strong wins against Gen.G and Hanwha Life Esports, it also suffered losses against teams it should have beaten. The team’s early game continues to be strong, usually ensuring its players often secure first blood and get a decent lead in the laning phase, but that’s where things sometimes fall off.

Oner used to be the most consistent T1 player, but the jungler has been making uncharacteristic decisions of late. By contrast, Dplus showcased great confidence in its recent LCK play-in matches, comfortably winning against NS RedForce and BRION while having better macro and map awareness.

T1 still has a good chance of winning, as while Dplus may be able to find some advantageous team fights and this could win the team one or two maps, T1 will likely emerge victorious thanks to its better mechanical skills and stronger mid and bottom lanes. However, with DK’s Lucis and ShowMaker having excellent jungling and mid laning skills, it may be a good idea to bet on the match going the distance, especially with that bet giving some real payout potential.

Dplus KIA (X/Twitter)

Key stats

T1 vs Dplus KIA betting odds snapshot

League of Legends odds via , 3:01 am ET September 8, 2025.

T1 vs Dplus betting picks & predictions

T1 arguably has the best early game out of any professional LoL team in Korea, which is why it’s always safe to bet on the squad getting first blood. While Gumayusi and Keria will likely do well in the bottom lane, alongside Faker getting a gold advantage in the middle lane, Oner’s jungling and Doran’s top laning may leave some room for Dplus to make inroads.

With Dplus going into the match with confidence and two dominating victories, as opposed to T1’s recent loss, betting on Dplus taking the match to the fifth map may be a good idea for those looking for a strong value bet.

Best picks

• Total maps over 4.5 @ 3.56: Dplus KIA will make confident and risky plays that may catch T1 by surprise, potentially winning it at least two games.
• T1 to get first blood @ 1.73: T1 usually shines in the early game, letting it capitalize on its better positioning to secure first blood.
• T1 wins the match @ 1.12: T1’s performance may have been shaky recently, but it has showcased more than enough to defeat Dplus in a five-game series.

T1 vs Dplus KIA prediction

Our T1 vs Dplus KIA prediction: T1 as the match winner 3-2 @ at GG.BET.