May 15 marks another day of intense beginnings in the world of League of Legends: the regular stages of the LCK 2025 Season, LPL Split 2 2025, and Circuito Desafiante 2025 Split 1 kick off in South Korea , China , and Brazil. With numerous matches ahead, the form and names of the teams suggest clear favorites. We've selected five matches worth watching, complete with brief analysis and current odds.
Hanwha Life Esports will defeat KT Rolster (odds 1.50)
At 11:00 UTC, in the opening round of the LCK 2025, KT Rolster will face off against HLE. HLE are feeling more confident and have started playing more boldly: aggression in lanes and quick decisions in the mid-game. KT appear predictable and rely on an early advantage. A victory for HLE (1.50) is a bet on form and fresh ideas.
Anyone's Legend will outplay Ninjas in Pyjamas (odds 1.20)
At 12:00, the LPL Split 2 match will begin as AL takes on NiP. Despite being the underdog, Anyone's Legend show progress in macro and early aggression. NiP are currently unstable in the mid-game and often lose initiative. A win for AL—betting on bold drafts and growing synergy. A win for AL (1.20) is a bet on bold drafts and growing synergy.
T1 will easily overcome BRION (odds 1.42)
At 13:00, we have another match featuring T1 , who will start the season against BRION. T1 boasts a top-tier laning phase and almost flawless teamwork. BRION is still finding their form after the off-season. A victory for T1 (1.42) is a bet on the class and synergy of the favorite.
Team WE will challenge ThunderTalk Gaming (odds 1.45)
At 14:00 in LPL Split 2, WE will meet TT. Team WE has more experience and stability: the team plays confidently in the laning phase and controls the map. ThunderTalk is unstable and often falters against organized opponents. A win for WE (1.45) is a bet on discipline and macro control.
RED Academy is stronger than Corinthians Esports (odds 1.65)
At 02:00 on the Brazilian stage, RED Academy will face Corinthians. RED is stable, confident in lanes, and effectively capitalizes on advantages. Corinthians are still adjusting to the tournament pace. A victory for RED (1.65) is a bet on discipline and class without unnecessary risk.
These matches are a great opportunity to leverage analytics and the current form of the teams. Don't forget about the meta, drafts, and synergy—they often determine the outcome of a match.
Odds are provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication.
