On May 18th, the League of Legends community will witness one of the highlight matchups of the Regular Seasons 2025 group stage between two giants and also two teams with a significant history: T1 and Gen.G. This is not only a highly competitive match but also a “clash” between two schools of thought – one side is Gen.G with overwhelming superiority, while T1 is on a strong resurgence, still hungry for titles.
T1 – Gen.G: One side strong from the start, the other regaining its stature
It’s not surprising that Gen.G enters this match as the “favorite.” Coach Kim’s squad is on a 13-match unbeaten streak, having secured a spot in the playoffs competing for a ticket to MSI 2025, showcasing their comprehensive dominance this season.
Every position on Gen.G boasts top-quality players. Notably, Chovy is demonstrating just how well-rounded he is and how he continues to improve. In Regular Seasons 2025, Chovy is a Mid Laner approaching perfection. His stats are the best in his position, and Chovy has even had a streak of not dying in matches against strong opponents like T1 or DK.
However, having already secured a spot in the next round might lead Gen.G to not prioritize the result, opening opportunities for their opponents to exploit, specifically T1 – a team that is showing signs of “resurgence” after a period of drama and fluctuating performance. With a streak of 5 consecutive victories, Faker’s team is regaining stability in both performance and competitive mentality.
The players Doran, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, and Keria are showing an increasingly evident synergy. Notably, their ability to adjust strategies flexibly is a significant advantage that keeps T1 always posing a potential threat to strong opponents.
T1 Has Every Chance to Surprise
Given the current situation of both teams, T1 can absolutely cause a surprise, especially since Gen.G has already secured playoffs and may take the remaining matches to experiment with new strategies. Moreover, in the first round, T1 was the team that almost defeated Gen.G if it weren’t for Chovy’s terrifying Viktor. T1’s current roster is the same lineup that made Gen.G “sweat” to win back then. And with rising performance, T1 can turn any strong team into their fallen opponent if the enemy slips up.