LEC 2026 Versus Playoffs opper bracket Quarterfinals betting tips – Monday, February 16

League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) 2026 Versus playoffs kick off on Monday, February 16, with the first two fixtures of the upper bracket quarterfinals.

The action begins with a clash between Natus Vincere and Fnatic, followed by a meeting featuring Team Vitality and Movistar KOI, promising two entertaining affairs between some of the league’s top title contenders.

Here you can find our free LoL betting preview and betting picks, along with esports odds from the top-rated bookmakers.

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NATUS VINCERE vs FNATIC

Fnatic finished their run through the LEC 2026 Versus regular season with a tough loss against their rivals, G2 Esports, thus ending the stage with a 5-6 record. Natus Vincere, on the other hand, placed second, with a 7-4 record.

Form-wise, Natus Vincere are in a much better position. They’re 3-1 from their last four outings, whereas Fnatic are 1-3, having beaten just Karmine Corp Blue in the final stretch of the group stage.

Despite producing a few strong victories, Fnatic have not looked great and have been very predictable with how they like to play, opting for a weak early game in favor of scaling.

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The Black & Orange have the third-worst gold difference at 15 minutes (-1524), which is largely due to their willingness to put all their chips on mid-late game. But this approach is very punishable.

Natus Vincere have picked up victories against good teams this season, and while they lost to Fnatic in Week 1, Yun “Poby” Sung-won and his crew looked much more stable with a strong (+819 GD@15) early game.

The added time to prepare for the series should benefit Fnatic. But considering their form, the best LoL bookmakers should not have Fnatic priced as favorites. NAVI at plus money are an easy choice.

TEAM VITALITY vs MOVISTAR KOI

Team Vitality finished the regular season in third place with a 7-4 record, one victory ahead of Movistar KOI at 6-5.

Both teams have hit a few bumps during the first stage of LEC Versus, especially KOI, who have been very volatile. The volatility, however, comes from Movistar KOI playing with too much confidence at times, which has been a staple for this roster since last season.

Team Vitality have had their moments as well. They’ve proven capable of playing different styles and have done a good job at accumulating leads early. But Vitality have not looked consistently strong early, and their ability to close out games remains shaky.

Movistar KOI are an elite team and it is not beyond the realms of possibility that they turn up a notch in the playoffs. But they remain one of the most volatile squads in LEC, suggesting a closer game is likely on the cards.