LoL: T1 vs Team Liquid (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational Play-In

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T1 faces Team Liquid in the Upper Bracket Semifinal 2 of the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational Play-In, a best-of-five series scheduled for 3:00 AM UTC on 28 June in Daejeon. The crowd-implied probability of 84% favouring T1 aligns with the stark historical gap between LCK and LCS squads at international events, where Korean teams have dominated recent MSI finals.

Historical precedents strongly frame this probability: T1 holds a perfect 4–0 head-to-head record against Team Liquid, including a 1–0 victory in their last encounter at the KeSPA Cup in December 2025[2]. Comparable cases from past MSIs show LCS teams rarely upset top LCK contenders in best-of-five formats unless execution aligns perfectly, yet T1’s current form—winning four of their last five matches and ranked #29 globally—versus Team Liquid’s #112 ranking and three wins in five matches, reinforces the line[2]. No roster suspensions, injuries, or suspensions have emerged in the past week, leaving the line stable[1].

Traders should monitor the official MSI broadcast schedule for any delays, as the match begins in Daejeon where home-region advantage tilts consensus toward T1[1]. While some analysts like David Szajnuk suggest Team Liquid could win if they adapt to the meta, such upsets remain rare in longer series[3]. The critical dependency is the match’s completion; if it starts but is not finished without a winner, the market resolves to 50–50, a risk traders must weigh against the overwhelming 93.6% Strafe user prediction for T1[2].

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Methodology

We track LoL: T1 vs Team Liquid (BO5) - Mid-Season Invitational Play-In on the five venues with material liquidity for prediction markets. Live odds come from the Polymarket Polygon order book — the only source that ships real-time data under an open licence. For Kalshi, Betfair and Manifold we list platform attributes (fee, KYC, settlement, payment) instead of fabricated odds, because their APIs use non-comparable contract definitions.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

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FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Champions League Prediction, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on Champions League Prediction?

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How reliable are the quoted odds?

The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.