LCK teams Gen.G, Dplus KIA, and T1 head into the quarterfinals as the clearest favorites to reach the November 14 grand final after dominating the Swiss stage. Gen.G and Dplus KIA finished 3-0 while T1 went 3-1, reflecting superior macro execution and consistent results against international competition. Invictus Gaming, Top Esports, and Bilibili Gaming secured the remaining LPL slots with 3-1 or 3-2 records, giving Chinese squads realistic paths through the bracket but trailing the Korean sides in recent form and power rankings. The quarterfinal draw and subsequent best-of-five series will determine semifinal matchups, with rest advantages, stylistic counters, and any late roster adjustments likely to shift implied probabilities ahead of the final at Barclays Center.