JDG needs to step up and secure the last winner's bracket spot to challenge AG's winning streak.

The last spot in the winner's bracket is being decided between JDG and KSG. Both squads hail from the elite group, meaning that whichever team wins, the elite group will have a representative in the winner's bracket! Popular opinion strongly favors JDG to win!

Since JDG’s significant summer roster rebuild, they have been steadily dismantling preconceived notions step by step. From initially being dubbed "the boss and his four companions," to breaking into the top eight in playoffs for the first time in team history, and then finishing first in the elite group at the year-end tournament to qualify directly for the knockout stage. This initially underestimated team, composed of veterans once thought past their prime, has shown the energy of a newly formed squad, shifting public opinion from mockery to respect.

If JDG manages to defeat KSG again tonight, they will secure their best historical result with at least a top six finish, an improvement over their summer split performance. Looking forward to their showing.

KSG, as the only elite group team to reach the top six in the summer split, did not perform to the expectations of a number one seed during the arena stage, showing very inconsistent form. They could first secure match point against AG Super Play, then lose two consecutive games to LGD. This unpredictable style fits Ziyang’s play perfectly.

The two teams eliminated each other once in both the summer playoffs and the year-end tiebreaker, establishing a rivalry. Now they meet again in the first round; let’s see who will earn the ticket to challenge AG Super Play.

Although Qingrong’s individual stats in this year’s arena stage aren’t outstanding, his performances in JDG’s final arena match and the tiebreaker reminded many of his FMVP days. Against Wolf Team, his Nuwa ultimate turned the tide, and his precise first skill locked down Chang’e, earning two MVP awards and securing the tiebreaker chance. Against KSG, despite being banned to a less effective hero, Hino, he still took control of the game.

Even in a BO1, Coach Ziqi shows great respect for Qingrong; tonight’s BO7 will surely see Qingrong as Suzhou KSG’s main target.

Liulang’s performance in the arena stage was undoubtedly the best on his team. As the midlaner with the second-largest economic share after Changsheng, Liulang’s damage contribution reached 29%, second only to WB’s Tingyue. Except for Zhen Ji, most of his commonly used heroes are mages, with his signature Nuwa having a 5-1 win record in six games.

In the previous match against JDG, Coach Ziqi banned all of Liulang’s favored mages out of concern for Qingrong’s impact, resulting in a costly trade-off. Tonight, will they adjust their strategy and elevate Liulang’s role, allowing him to compete head-to-head with Qingrong using his personal skill?

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