LCK 2026 Regular Season Week 8: T1, Gen.G, and KT In An Exciting Race for Top Two
The second last week of the LCK produced some tense matches. The results from the week have determined the teams in each group for Rounds 3 and 4 of the LCK. Hanwha Life Esports, Gen.G Esports, T1, KT Rolster, and Dplus KIA find themselves in the Legend Group. HANJIN BRION, KRX, FearX, Nongshim Redforce, and DN SOOPers comprise the Rise Group. The top two and final Road to MSI spots are still up for grabs.
LCK Week 8 Predictions
For the second time in the LCK regular season, we predicted the winners of all the matches correctly. Of those ten, seven had the exact scoreline as well.
T1 2-1 KRX
Prediction: T1 2-0
Nongshim Redforce 1-2 KT Rolster
Prediction: KT 2-1
FearX 0-2 Hanwha Life Esports
Prediction: HLE 2-0
Dplus KIA 2-1 HANJIN BRION
Prediction: DK 2-1
DN SOOPers 0-2 KRX
Prediction: KRX 2-0
KT Rolster 1-2 Gen.G Esports
Prediction: Gen.G 2-0
Dplus KIA 2-1 FearX
Prediction: DK 2-1
Nongshim Redforce 1-2 Hanwha Life Esports
Prediction: HLE 2-0
DN SOOPers 0-2 Gen.G Esports
Prediction: Gen.G 2-0
HANJIN BRION 0-2 T1
Prediction: T1 2-0
One Talking Point For Every Team
Hanwha Life Esports – The Bluffing Experiment Failed
Bluffing played three of HLE’s five games this week. Delight returned after their game one loss to NS. If they learnt anything from the sub, that will become evident next week. However, at face value, little has come of it so far.
Gen.G Esports – Second In Their Sights
With KT and T1 playing each other next week, there is a chance that Gen.G can finish in the top two of the LCK. T1 losing will be a better result for them. The two teams have identical series and game scores heading into the final week.
T1 – The Circus Remains
Game two in both series against KRX and BRO showed that the T1 circus remains. It was worse against KRX, where every laner died once early into the game. T1 must clean up their act in game two if they hope to finish second.
KT Rolster – Two Top Slipping From Their Grasp
Once upon a time, KT was the favourite to finish first in the LCK. Since then, they have struggled to find their footing. A loss to T1 will guarantee that they can not finish inside the top two at the end of Round 2.
Dplus KIA – Avoided Embarrassment
DK had one pivotal series this week. They needed to beat BRO to create breathing room. They achieved that result, but not in a way that would make fans comfortable. Fortunately for them, they have locked Legend Group status.
HANJIN BRION – An Opportunity Missed
BRO almost had a resurgence to finish in the top five in the LCK. However, it was too little too late. Now they could see themselves falling outside of the Road to MSI spot with a difficult fixture lineup next week.
FearX – Where They Belong
Since the LCK Cup, FearX dropped off. Many expected them to be in this position at the start of the year. A lot has changed since then, given the trade, but they are more or less where they should be.
KRX – A Competitive Roster
KRX always seems to take a game off the top teams. They have won a game against HLE, Gen.G, T1, and KT in Round 2. However, they do not have what it takes to win the series.
Nongshim Redforce – Diable Struggling To Get Out of the Gates
Diable has yet to have his shining moment on NS. Especially with the roster unsure of their support, the team has struggled. They sit in second-last, and that might be where they stay.
DN SOOPers – Loss Streak Continues
It is the same every week for DNS. Even with the return of deokdam and Peter, the team struggles. Something happened behind the scenes that has shaken this roster. They have the players, but lack the teamwork to win a game.
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