LoL: Bilibili Gaming vs T1 (BO1) - Esports World Cup Group C

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Market context

Bilibili Gaming and T1 face off in a single-game upper bracket final at the Esports World Cup Group C, with the 60% crowd-implied probability favouring a T1 victory. This leans heavily on T1’s dominant recent head-to-head record: they have won all three encounters over the past 12 months, including a 3–0 sweep at MSI 2025 and a 2–3 Worlds 2024 final win where Faker’s mid-lane control proved decisive [1][3][13]. Historically, T1 holds a 5–3 advantage across eight matches, but the 30-day form metric shows T1 at 83% win rate versus BLG’s 63%, suggesting the market is pricing in T1’s current momentum rather than just aggregate history [3].

Traders should monitor the official roster confirmations for both squads, as any late substitution—particularly in the mid or bot lanes—could shift the line significantly. T1’s LCK Summer form has been inconsistent, sitting fourth with four wins and two losses, which introduces volatility despite their recent H2H dominance [2]. BLG, meanwhile, lost their last LPL Summer match to LGD Gaming 1–2, raising questions about their readiness for a high-stakes BO1 [2]. The match is scheduled for 5:00 AM ET on 16 July; any delay beyond seven days or cancellation triggers a 50–50 settlement, making timing a critical dependency [1].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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