Hanwha Life Esports is favored to win against Nongshim RedForce with odds around 1.65, thanks to their stronger recent form including a 3-1 LCK title win over top rivals and dominant performances in the LoL Champions Korea Cup qualifiers at the LoL Park in Seoul. Nongshim RedForce has struggled lately with only 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while Hanwha boasts key players like their star midlaner in top shape with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 9:00 AM UTC on January 18, 2026, which is 6:00 PM KST at the LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea.

The venue is LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea, a state-of-the-art esports arena with a capacity of 1,000 seats designed specifically for League of Legends competitions in the LCK and cups like the Champions Korea Cup.

Prediction favors Hanwha Life Esports to win 2-1 with moneyline odds of 1.65 on DexWin, supported by their 70% win rate in recent Bo3 series and superior map control, while Nongshim's odds at 2.25 reflect their inconsistent jungle picks and recent losses to mid-tier teams.

In head-to-head records over the last 10 Bo3 series, Hanwha Life Esports leads 7-3 against Nongshim RedForce, with an average game duration of 32 minutes; Hanwha has won the last 3 encounters convincingly at LoL Park.