Top Esports vs T1 Prediction: One of the most equal and interesting confrontations of the first round

Prediction for the match between Top Esports and T1 which will take place on October 3. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Top Esports was a solid runner-up among Chinese teams at Worlds 2024 thanks to the highest number of championship points accumulated throughout the year. The team finished second in the spring split and had a decent performance at MSI before unexpectedly losing to G2 Esports in the lower grid semifinals. In the summer split, they dominated their group with a 6:0 record, but lost to Weibo Gaming 3:2 in the lower grid finals. Top Esports has world champions such as Tian, Meiko and JackeyLove in their lineup, and their top laner 369 is considered one of the best players in the world.

The team's main problem remains instability, especially in protracted team fights where they sometimes stay too long and lose the initiative. However, with such experience and high level of play, Top Esports have a good chance to challenge the strongest LCK teams. If they can improve their interaction and discipline, they can seriously contend for high places at the world level.

T1, the reigning 2023 World Champions, remain the public favorites, especially considering their record number of international titles. However, 2024 has proven to be a challenging year for them, in contrast to their dominance in the previous season. Led by the legendary Lee Faker Sang-hyuk, who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame, T1 found it difficult to adapt to the changing meta and the pressure of defending the title. The team struggled to finish in last place at Worlds 2024, defeating KT Rolster 3-2 in a tight series at the LCK Regional Finals, which came as a shock to their fans accustomed to success.

T1 often relied on their usual strategies instead of following meta-trends, leading to disappointing results, including a 3-2 loss to DPlus KIA in a tight series at the LCK Regional Finals. Overestimating their strengths and making poor decisions in battles cost them wins in games that could have been won. Zeus, one of the key players, was especially hurt by the new line change meta, which prevented him from dominating the top lane. To reach the finals again, T1 will have to rethink their approach, better adapt to current trends and play more cautiously.

One of the most equal and, most importantly, interesting confrontations of the first round. T1 has been showing mediocre results in their region all season, but don't forget the Faker factor on the international stage.