LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2 Week 5 betting predictions – Wednesday, April 29

The fifth week of League of Legends Champions Korea 2026 Rounds 1-2 begins on Wednesday, April 29, when Nongshim RedForce take on T1, followed by an intriguing clash between KT Rolster and Hanwha Life Esports.

Esportbet brings you free LoL betting picks and predictions for the two games, along with odds from the best esports bookmakers for gamblers from country.

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NONGSHIM REDFORCE vs T1

Best Odds	NS +250 at BetOnline | T1 -357.14 at SportsBetting
When	April 29, 2026 | 17:00 KST
Watch Live	Lolesports, Twitch

T1 are on a three-series winning streak, but they have not exactly looked convincing. The 5-3 record is solid enough on paper, yet their recent performances still leave a lot to be desired.

They made much harder work of HAJIN BRION than they should have last Saturday, and even in the 2-0 sweep over BNK FEARX, there were not many signs that T1 have really cleaned up the issues that have followed them through this split.

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The biggest concern remains their mid-game. T1 are still capable of building leads, but they have been far too loose when it comes to turning those advantages into clean wins. That makes them a difficult side to trust at a short number, especially against an opponent that can punish mistakes.

Nongshim RedForce have not been flawless either, but they did play Hanwha Life Esports close last week and were not embarrassed by Gen.G in defeat. There have been some ugly moments against teams like BRION and FEARX, but RedForce have also shown a ceiling high enough to make this a real contest. At plus money, they look like the value side against a T1 team that still has plenty to fix.

The +250 line on the best LoL bookmakers for Nongshim RedForce to win is worth a stab.

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KT ROLSTER vs HANWHA LIFE ESPORTS

Best Odds	KT +100 at BetOnline | HLE -138.89 at SportsBetting
When	April 29, 2026 | 19:00 KST
Watch Live	Lolesports, Twitch

Hanwha Life Esports and KT Rolster have both been among the strongest teams in LCK Rounds 1-2 so far, and this matchup feels like one of the better tests on the board this week.

KT remain undefeated and carry a massive +14 map differential, but even with all the wins stacked up, they have not always looked as comfortable as the record suggests. There have been a few close calls along the way, and it still feels like regression could hit them at some point.

Hanwha Life, on the other hand, have shown a higher overall ceiling. Their best performances have been better than KT’s, though they also come with more volatility. A lot of that comes from how aggressively they like to play early, which can either put them in complete control or leave them exposed if things go wrong.

That contrast is what makes this matchup so appealing. KT are the steadier side, Hanwha probably have the sharper top gear, and both teams have enough firepower to trade maps. It feels much more like a long series than a clean sweep either way, so the over is the standout play.