LoL: T1 vs Karmine Corp (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational Play-In

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Market context

This market centres on the League of Legends upper bracket final between T1 and Karmine Corp at the Mid-Season Invitational Play-In, scheduled for 29 June at 03:00 UTC in South Korea. T1, the reigning world champions, enter as heavy favourites with a 62% crowd-implied probability of victory, reflecting their recent dominance: they have won four of their last five matches and swept Team Liquid 3-0 to advance in the Winners’ Bracket, marking a historic milestone for Faker [1][2]. Karmine Corp, ranked #8 globally compared to T1’s #18, have won three of their last five but trail significantly in odds at 5.23 versus T1’s 1.11 multiplier [1][3].

Historically, LCK teams have dominated MSI, with Gen.G becoming the second LCK squad to win the title in 2025 after T1’s 2016 and 2017 back-to-back victories [5]. This is the first competitive meeting between T1 and Karmine Corp, though a prior 2024 Red Bull match saw T1 win 1-0 [6]. The 62% probability aligns with Strafe users’ overwhelming 81.3% vote for T1, suggesting the market may be underpricing T1’s form [1]. Traders should monitor pre-match announcements for line-up changes, suspensions, or injuries, particularly regarding Oner’s early-season impact [9]. The match is a Best of 5, not 3 as initially misreported, and begins 29 June at 03:00 UTC [1][8]. Any delay beyond seven days or cancellation resolves the market to 50-50.

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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