Dplus KIA are favored to win against Hanjin Brion, with most esports books pricing Dplus KIA around 1.25–1.35 and Hanjin Brion in the 3.10–3.50 range as of the past week, reflecting Dplus’s stronger solo-lane talent and more consistent early-game stats in recent LCK play. Dplus KIA also come in with a better map win rate over the last month and superior dragon and Herald control, which justifies their status as clear favorites on DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Dplus KIA vs Hanjin Brion best-of-three in the LoL Champions Korea Cup is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM on January 14, 2026, in the Asia/Seoul time zone. This corresponds to 02:00 AM UTC, allowing international viewers to align their schedules for the live stream.

The match is expected to be played on stage in Seoul, South Korea, in a dedicated League of Legends esports arena used for LCK-level events, featuring high-end PCs, low-latency network infrastructure, and seating for hundreds of spectators. These venues typically offer large LED screens, professional shoutcasting booths, and fan zones that create a traditional LCK atmosphere for both Dplus KIA and Hanjin Brion supporters.

Prediction models and recent form suggest a likely 2–0 or 2–1 series win for Dplus KIA, with implied win probabilities around 70–75% based on current moneyline ranges near 1.30 for Dplus and 3.30 for Hanjin Brion. Bettors leaning toward Dplus KIA may find better value on handicap markets such as Dplus KIA -1.5 maps, while upset seekers could target Hanjin Brion +1.5 maps if they expect a closer series.

In their recent head-to-head meetings over the last LCK splits, Dplus KIA have dominated Hanjin Brion, winning the majority of series and holding a clear edge in individual map wins. Hanjin Brion have occasionally taken single maps off Dplus, often through late-game scaling drafts, but historically Dplus KIA’s superior laning and macro have produced a one-sided overall record.