EWC 2025 is heating up by the hour with relentless confrontations. The spotlight is on the do-or-die match between T1 and Anyone’s Legend (AL), where one of these teams will have to bid farewell to this prestigious tournament. With a Fearless Draft and a BO3 format, the pressure is mounting on both sides, especially T1, the team that always carries huge expectations from its fans.
Unpredictable Form of T1
T1 enters EWC 2025 with several questions regarding their form. Although they had a favorable start with a victory against LEC representative MKOI, the bitter defeat against Gen.G at MSI 2025 still lingers in the minds of fans. This raises questions about T1’s ability to maintain stability in crucial moments. Even the reigning EWC champion suffered a game loss to MKOI – something few could have imagined.
However, it cannot be denied that T1’s players possess excellent individual performance. This stability is a solid foundation for T1 to face challenges at EWC 2025. Moreover, the experience of high-level competition and the resilience in major tournaments always provide Faker and his teammates with a significant advantage over many other opponents.
AL Continues to Impress
On the opposite side, AL is still showcasing very good form. Their nearly perfect performance against HLE – one of the top 3 strongest teams in LCK, has proven the strength of this team. AL is not just a phenomenon but also shows meticulous preparation and high determination.
The brightest highlight of AL undoubtedly has to be the young mid-laner Shanks. Shanks has demonstrated impressive lane control and game management, even able to face off against the “Demon King” Faker in their recent encounter at MSI 2025. And in this rematch, Shanks has reason to believe that he can even overpower Faker during the laning phase.
However, the head-to-head history still favors T1. The narrow 2-3 defeat to T1 at the recent MSI shows that psychological pressure could be a barrier for AL.
General Prediction: T1 and AL Both Need to Focus Intensely
The match between T1 and AL promises to be a dramatic and surprising showdown. AL, with its youth and innovative playstyle, will be a significant challenge for T1. However, with their extensive experience and resilience in knockout matches, T1 is still considered slightly superior. The prediction is that T1 may win against AL, but the score will be extremely close.
Regardless of the outcome, this will undoubtedly be a match worth watching, where fans will witness top-notch performances and heart-stopping moments from both teams, and any mistake, no matter how small, could come at a great cost.