The first two weeks of the European circuit were quite memorable and exciting, marking a great beginning for the new League of Legends season. So we definitely expect the same level of thrill for the 3rd week’s matches. With some surprising results and challenging battles so far in the competition, it’s best to make a recap of what has happened already and what will most probably happen from now on.
Here are the first two weeks of LEC Spring 2019 in results! Taking into account the last season and the results from Worlds 2018, your first reaction might be to double-check for an error. Though unexpected, these are the actual results so far:
Very surprising, I know. After being able to have outstanding performances throughout the 2018 season and to also qualify for the Grand Final of Worlds 2018, it seems that Fnatic lost its touch. The first two weeks of LEC haven’t brought them any victory and this unfortunate situation might be due to them changing 2 of their players before the season started. Therefore, the roster they are competing with this time is quite different.
Having Caps transferred to G2 Esports and sOAZ to Misfits Gaming was risky for Fnatic, as they are still struggling, while those other teams are on the 1st and 3rd places in the league . I still cannot wrap my head around why Fnatic’s management took such a decision, but transferring two of your best players to rival teams in the region is never a good idea. I certainly expect Fnatic to experience the consequences of their actions, so it’s highly possible for them to have the same faith as SK Telecom T1 in 2018 and not qualify for Worlds 2019.
Here are the upcoming matches in the 3rd week of LEC, together with the betting markets available for them.
Around 2014-2015 SK Gaming used to be represented in the LoL scene, but soon after that they disappeared for a while. Right now, they are back and taking part for the first time in LEC. You should keep in mind that they might stand a strong change at this esport as well, as they are already pretty successful in CS:GO, where they used to have the best team in the world.
SK Gaming’s roster brings together fairly solid players from many countries, players who can become a real force in the future, if they communicate efficiently and act as a unit. The team has a powerful roster that includes Crownshot, who was a MAD Lions member in the past and Pirean, who used to play for SK Telecom T1. Apart from them, 3 other fairly strong players complete the lineup.
In spite of being a strong team this season, SK Gaming will likely fail to defeat G2 Esports, who are the strongest competitor in Europe for the time being. And thanks to Fnatic, they now have Caps in the mid-lane, which adds another superstar player to the already strong roster. At Worlds 2018, G2 finished 3rd-4th and they occupy the 1st place within LEC at this point.
As expected, the odds for this particular match are in favor of G2 Esports.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 3.80 – 1.22 in favor of G2 Esports.
Match date: February 1st.
Even though the 2nd place FC Schalke 04 Esports currently occupies at LEC may surprise you, remember that this team is the one who finished 2nd both in the EU LCS Summer 2018 and the EU LCS Regional Finals 2018.
Splyce has the exact same record as S04 until now. However, they have a weaker roster. In terms of skill, these two competitors are not so different but Splyce did not have as many great results in 2018. This being said, the odds slightly favor S04.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 1.70 – 2.05 in favor of S04.
Match date: February 1st.
Rogue’s roster mainly consists of good players, who are former members of strong teams such as G2 Esports and SK Telecom T1. Yet despite this fact, they seem not be working very well together and they are still struggling to score their first victory in the tournament.
A newly formed roster seems to be the reason behind Fnatic’s poor performance as well. One of the strongest teams last season is now trying to get back in shape.
Due to the fact that both teams are quite equal so far in the LEC, we have to take into account their past results as well. Therefore, the odds are in Fnatic’s favor in this match.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 2.55 – 1.45 in favor of Fnatic.
Match date: February 1st.
Based on their current performance, you can easily tell that Excel Esports is a new team in the LEC. They have managed to defeat Rogue however, who currently have 0 W – 4 D.
Misfits Gaming, on the other hand, should have no problem winning this match, as this team is quite a veteran in Europe.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 3.35 – 1.28 in favor of Misfits Gaming.
Match date: February 1st.
In spite of how familiar their name might sound to many people, Origen has not been a significant contender in any competition, over the past two and a half years. Far from being Europe’s titans, this team gathered poor results in the last season and their current roster doesn’t seem strong enough to achieve great success.
On the other side is Team Vitality, who can definitely be called a veteran. When compared to their opponent, Vitality had some decent results last season and they even took part in the 2018 World Championship, where they placed 9th – 12th. They are in a great form at the moment and clearly one division above Origen, so the odds are also in their advantage.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 2.75 – 1.40 in favor of Team Vitality.
Match date: February 1st.
In spite of performing well so far, Splyce are considerably weaker than G2 Esports in almost every single way. And this is inevitably reflected in the odds. A win for Splyce would be a huge upset in this encounter.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 1.35 – 2.95 in favor of G2 Esports.
Match date: February 2nd.
In spite of the name, Excel Esports haven’t played very well so far and they’re even less likely to change their fortune in this match against S04. The odds don’t even start to reflect the strength difference between these two sides.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 2.95 – 1.35 in favor of S04.
Match date: February 2nd.
This match is assessed as being fairly even, although SK Gaming have a superior record in the LEC this Spring and a much better roster. Only the match day will be able to clarify the situation and tell what the real balance of power is. However, I do believe that SK Gaming are a significantly stronger side than Origen.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 1.85 – 1.85.
Match date: February 2nd.
At least in theory, this match looks to be quite over before it even starts. It would take an absolutely massive outdraft favoring Rogue and numerous mistakes from Team Vitality to change the result here. In all probability, Vitality will crush Rogue with ease in this battle.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 4.00 – 1.20 in favor of Team Vitality.
Match date: February 2nd.
If they couldn’t achieve victory against SK Gaming, Team Vitality, S04 and even Origen, I just cannot imagine how they could possibly emerge victorious against Misfits Gaming. Fnatic seems doomed in this match and it would take an unbelievably strong performance from Rekkles to change that.
Odds: Betway puts the odds for this match at 2.95 – 1.35 in favor of Misfits Gaming.
Match date: February 2nd.
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