LoL 2025 World Championship Final Prediction: T1 vs KT Rolster

By Klimentijs Konevs | Published: November 7, 2025

The League of Legends Worlds final is set to deliver a historic all-Korean showdown as T1 face KT Rolster in Chengdu on November 9, 2025. Named as the Telecom War, this clash will happen between the two League of Legends Champions Korea powerhouses. According to the bookmakers, T1 enter as the favourites at 1.44. The team has won a record 5 World Championship titles, now chasing the sixth. Meanwhile, KT Rolster arrive with momentum and belief after a stunning playoff run, priced at 2.62.

Our KT Rolster vs T1 prediction dives into odds, key factors, and how the reigning champions stack up against their domestic rivals.

The reigning world champions entered Worlds 2025 with mixed results. The team had early Swiss Stage slip-ups, losing to Flying Oyster and Gen.G. This put them in a lower 1-2 bracket at one point, but they quickly found the rhythm with the beginning of the knockout stage. T1 hold one of the best win rates in professional League of Legends, winning around 70% of their matches. Their dominance extends directly into this matchup. A 76% head-to-head record against KT Rolster highlights how consistently they've found tactical answers to KT's style.

The players polished their teamwork to make it the strongest in the LCK. T1 rely on macro precision and late-game decision-making, which makes them even more dangerous in the best-of-five series. The only notable concern is their early-mentioned loss to Gen.G. It showed how the team can stumble against opponents who apply heavy pressure. It's a factor KT Rolster will likely try to exploit.

Route to the final

After qualifying as Korea's fourth seed, T1 overcame Invictus Gaming 3-1 at the Play-in stage, then navigated a tricky Swiss Stage with wins over FlyQuest, 100 Thieves, and Movistar KOI. In the knockout rounds, they survived a tense 3-2 battle against Anyones Legend before dismantling Top Esports 3-0 in their most dominant showing yet.

T1 line-up

Doran plays the Top Lane position, offering front-line reliability, while Oner, as the Jungler, provides early-game pressure and smart pathing. At the core, Faker holds Mid and remains the team's tactical leader. The bot lane of Gumayusi and Keria on Support set the standard for execution.

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— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) November 3, 2024

This will be the first World Championship final for the KT Rolster. They arrive in exceptional form, holding a five-match winning streak and a perfect 100% win rate over the past month. Victories over Gen.G in the semifinals and Top Esports earlier in the tournament underline their ability to outperform elite opposition when it matters most. Earlier in the year, KT's results were far more uneven, but despite the setbacks, KT found their rhythm on the international stage.

The team is built on sharp early-game execution and precise teamfighting. They have looked increasingly cohesive throughout the event. However, their historically poor head-to-head record against T1 remains a concern. Combined with a lower annual win rate of 54% and modest half-year earnings, KT's consistency over longer seasons has been less convincing. Still, their current form suggests they're peaking at exactly the right time.

Route to the final

KT entered the tournament directly into the Swiss Stage as Korea's 3rd seed. They swept through the group stage with wins over Movistar KOI, Team Secret Whales, and Top Esports. They went on to defeat the CTBC Flying Oyster 3-0 in the quarterfinals and defeated Gen.G 3-1 in the semifinals.

KT Rolster line-up

For the line-up, PerfecT anchors the top lane, Cuzz provides stability and control in the jungle, while Bdd leads as the strategic mid-lane core. In the bot lane, deokdam and Peter form a confident duo known for consistency and precise teamfight execution.

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— DPM.LOL (@dpmlol) October 29, 2025

For the Worlds Final, our recommended lines focus on value and balance between risk and reward. Two bets to consider are: match handicap T1 -1.5 at 2.00 and KT Rolster to win Map 1 at 2.20.

Match handicap T1 -1.5 at 2.00

Experience and composure give T1 the edge in this Grand Final. KT may take an early map with aggressive play, but sustaining that level over a full best-of-five is another story. T1's dominant 3-0 victory over Top Esports and composed performances in the knockouts suggest they can secure a decisive win without dropping more than one map.

KT Rolster to win Map 1 at 2.20

Given KT's explosive game style and aggressive drafting, they have a strong chance to strike first. T1 often start slower in best-of-five series, taking time to read their opponents and adjust their macro approach. KT's fast tempo and confident laning could give them the early momentum before T1 settle into their rhythm mid-series.