A Playoff match decides which team advances in the Esports World Cup Korea Qualifier bracket.
The match winner secures progression and better placement in the bracket. Map score matters for momentum and tiebreaker scenarios later in the qualifier.
Kiwoom DRX and DN SOOPers are the competing teams, each bringing their main rosters and coaching staff.
Star solo laners and junglers often determine early map control, while coaches influence draft priorities and in-series substitutions.
Drafts and champion picks establish the strategic baseline for each game and reveal planned win conditions.
Objective control, early jungle pathing, vision, and timely skirmishes shift momentum and the chance of sweeping 2–0 results versus three-map series.
Map vetoes, first pick, and side selection will indicate each team's preferred maps and counter strategies before game one.
Track in-game signals: dragon and Baron timers, mid-game roams, and post-15-minute teamfights. Look for lineup changes or coach notes released between maps.