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The final day of the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage pits Hanwha Life Esports against BLG, with the winner finally moving on to the knockout stage.
| Match | Hanwha Life Esports vs BLG – LCS 2026 |
|---|---|
| Start time | October 31, 2026, at 7 pm ET |
| Our pick | HLE to win, over 2.5 maps |
| Betting favorite | HLE |
Most League of Legends fans likely couldn’t even imagine that Hanwha Life Esports and BLG would be among the teams to struggle the most in this Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage. Both teams had to fight hard in their lower-bracket run, but they’ll now have to compete against each other to determine which team qualifies for the knockout stage.
Betting tip: Looking at how inconsistent both teams have been, it’s likely a good idea to bank on the match going the distance.
Our HLE vs BLG pick: Total maps to be over 2.5 @ 2.1 odds at GG.BET.
HLE is effectively the epitome of coin-toss performances. The team has a stacked roster that consists of powerhouse players such as Zeus, Zeka, and Gumayusi. Still, the team tends to make silly mistakes that end up throwing the entire match. In particular, Kanavi, as the team’s jungler, has taken several uncharacteristic and unnecessary risks in this tournament so far. Still, the team came through in the match against G2, with Zeus standing out in the first game and Gumayusi doing the same in the second.
Then, there’s BLG. The team has historically struggled at Worlds, and losing against a fairly weak team such as MKOI at the very start of the tournament set a bad pace. This isn’t to say that BLG is a weak team. Viper is an extremely reliable ADC, while Knight and Xun always pull through. However, ON is an inconsistent support, and the team’s overall strategy needs work.
Both teams have fought hard to get here, but BLG is coming off a loss against TES in a best-of-three series. Recent matches have shown that the LPL team seemingly isn’t in good shape, suggesting that HLE may come out on top. This is despite BLG being fairly consistent domestically throughout the year.
HLE is also the more initially aggressive team of the two, usually taking the first blood and first tower when facing strong teams. This doesn’t mean that BLG will make things easy for HLE. Looking at how both teams have been performing, there’s a good chance that the match may go the distance. This means that taking the over on 2.5 maps could be the way to go.
| Stats | HLE | BLG | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map win rate | 60% | 70% | BLG |
| First blood | 62% | 56% | HLE |
| First Turret | 58% | 64% | HLE |
Below is a summary of the Worlds 2026 odds for this match.
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| HLE to win | 1.85 |
| BLG to win | 1.89 |
| Total maps under 2.5 | 1.69 |
LoL betting odds via GG.BET, 6:12 am ET, October 31, 2026
Despite being favorites to comfortably reach the knockout stage, HLE and BLG have consistently struggled in this Swiss Stage. However, while BLG managed to survive with best-of-one wins, HLE’s dominant win against G2 Esports sets it up to win against the LPL team, potentially making it the fourth and final LCK team to reach the knockout stage.
HLE vs BLG prediction: I predict that HLE will come out on top with a score of 2-1 against BLG, which is rated 1.85 odds at GG.BET.
Feature image credit: HLE
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