Two of the hungriest LEC teams — Team BDS vs Karmine Corp — clash in a transcontinental series to earn their ticket to the Summer Split grand final.
Team BDS has earned a reputation for being one of the most consistent teams domestically. With over five appearances in later stages, Adam and co. have made the toughest teams in the LEC bleed. But ultimate victory’s always been out of reach.
On the other hand, 2024 is the first time Karmine Corp has had a strong showing despite being relatively new to the scene. And the U.K. org’s mix of Korean talent and homegrown excellence has propelled them to new heights.
Will BDS be able to break their Playoffs curse? Or will Vladi and co. get closer to achieving an inaugural split win? Find out more in our Team BDS vs Karmine Corp best-of-five (BO5) predictions guide.
Team BDS vs Karmine Corp Prediction: Swiss Supremacy
Comparing previous runs this split, Team BDS are more poised to take their first BO5 win. Karmine Corp also lost to them last Tuesday. And while KC’s big upset against SK Gaming showed big improvements, a turnaround becomes more impossible during a five-match series.
Trust in Experience
We’ve seen plenty of standouts in the past. But betting on experience in the LEC is always the right choice.
Team BDS makes an appearance after every regular season, and Summer 2024 was no exception. Apart from having more wins than their opponent, the Swiss team are conditioned for longer, tougher fights. With Adam’s experience and Yoon “Ice” Sang-Hoon as the tip of their spear, BDS have the tools to take KC out of the competition.
More Summer Wins
Team BDS has a better track record overall, and a stellar Summer run so far. They’ve cracked the code on stronger rosters like G2 early on. And if they keep up the pace, they’ll be up against Fnatic in no time.
Team BDS vs Karmine Corp: Best Betting Odds
After looking at the stats, here are the best teams to bet on for the LEC Summer quarterfinal.
- Team BDS Win: An easy 3-1 win is in the cards for Team BDS, but don’t underestimate Karmine Corp’s ability to take things to a Silver Scrapes.
- Team BDS First Blood: Knowing Karmine Corp’s slow and steady approach in the laning phase, Adam or Sheo will probably initiate. And if the BDS jungler gains control of the Rift, it’ll be a big win condition.
- Karmine Corp First Tower: Despite the odds, Karmine Corp has shown tremendous defense in their last few matches. The U.K. reps prefer to take the long game if it means winning one. And that means focusing on objectives when you’re down.
Team BDS vs Karmine Corp Preview
You”ve heard our predictions and betting odds for Team BDS vs Karmine Corp this Friday, now let’s look at how each team has fared so far — and what can improve their chances of winning.
Team BDS
With 14.13 favoring classic bot pairs and control mages, the top lane has seen a lack of stopping power lately. But that doesn’t stop Adam and co. from adapting to enemy tactics at every turn.
After tying for first place in the Summer Season, Team BDS started with a fast loss against G2 Esports. From there, they knocked GIANTX and MAD Lions KOI out of the competition to secure a nice position in the lower bracket.
Now they’re only one win away from a rematch with the Kings of Europe.
Since 2023, Team BDS has gotten within striking distance of a split trophy six times. This will be their seventh consecutive attempt. If Labros “Labrov” Papoutsakis plays versatile support champs that hinder the enemy team’s playmaking instead of pure damage mitigation (like his recent Rell), they’ll have a more well-rounded team. But it won’t mean a thing if their Jungler can’t perform.
Team BDS Roster
- Toplaner: Adam “Adam” Maanane
- Jungler: Théo “Sheo” Borile
- Midlaner: Ilias “nuc” Bizriken
- Botlaner: Juš “Crownie” Marušič
- Support: Yoon “Ice” Sang-hoon
Karmine Corp
Late-game potential and great front-to-back plays put Karmine Corp where they are right now. These are best exemplified by KC Canna and Vladi; names you’ll often hear from the commentator’s lips.
This team has gone from its slow and painful start in the LEC to become one of its strongest rosters. While their series against SK was a treat to watch, KC’s comp is still experiencing some growing pains. And they can’t rely on Upset and Canna to get them out of every deficit forever.
That said, they have an ace up their sleeve. If Karmine Corp gets better at funnelling leads into their ADC, it’ll make them more of a threat in the brackets while the rest perfect their synergy.
Karmine Corp Roster
- Toplaner: Kim “Canna” Chang-dong
- Jungler: Can “Closer” Çelik
- Midlaner: Vladimiros “Vladi” Kourtidis
- Botlaner: Elias “Upset” Lipp
- Support: Raphaël “Targamas” Crabbé
Team BDS vs Karmine Corp Livestream Details
The Team BDS vs Karmine Corp match will be on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the following times:
- EST: 11:00 AM
- PST: 8:00 AM
- CET: 5:00 PM
- KST: 12:00 AM
Catch the livestream on LEC’s socials, Twitch and YouTube!
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