Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports in League of Legends Worlds 2025 Quarterfinals: Prediction, head-to-head, livestream details, and more

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Peanut's last shot at Worlds, as Chovy stands in his way (Image via LoL Esports)

The first Quarterfinal fixture of League of Legends Worlds 2025 presents Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports (HLE), which is expected to be electrifying. With legendary players on both rosters and special narratives accompanying them, this upcoming best-of-five series between the two LCK greats is scheduled to be held on October 28, 2025.

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Here are more details regarding the Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports clash in the League of Legends Worlds 2025 Playoffs.


Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports in League of Legends Worlds 2025 Quarterfinals: Chovy's destined triumph against Peanut's final run

Prediction

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After winning the MSI 2025 and LCK 2025 trophies, Gen.G and its long-standing Midlaner, Chovy, are now the prime candidates to achieve the World Championship. Being the best player in LoL esports for the past few years, this is the only trophy that is missing from the 24-year-old Midlaner's cabinet.

However, Gen.G's Toplaner, Kiin, and the ADC, Ruler, have been the best performers so far at Worlds 2025. The squad's overall synergy and team fighting have been spectacular, as it has only faltered against Anyone's Legend in this tournament.

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Now that Gen.G's next opponent is HLE, the former is the favorite, having recently defeated the latter in the LCK 2025 Grand Final. But the Playoffs stage boasts a single-elimination format, so Chovy and co. must overcome the choking of previous years' Worlds and put out the best possible performance to progress further.

Also read: LoL patch 25.20 notes (Worlds 2025 patch)

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Meanwhile, HLE's Jungler Peanut is also eyeing the maiden Worlds trophy in his career, despite competing at a high level for so many years. Furthermore, this is his last chance to do so, as Peanut will be retiring from LoL esports after Worlds 2025 to join South Korea's mandatory military service.

HLE has, however, three Worlds winners on the squad: Viper (2021), Zeka (2022), and Zeus (2023 and 2024). So the team has the experience to perform on a big stage, and these players can single-handedly change the tide of a series. HLE's biggest prowess lies in its individual brilliance.

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All in all, the Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports clash will be one for the history books, where any team can outclass the other if stars align appropriately. However, based on the recent team performance, the former is expected to clinch the victory.

The winner of this elimination series will proceed to the Semifinal to face the victor of the KT Rolster vs CFO series.

Prediction: Gen.G 3 - 1 Hanwha Life Esports

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Head-to-head record

These two teams faced off a total of 45 times. Gen.G came out victorious 36 times, while HLE secured 9 wins.


Previous results

Gen.G won its earlier series against Top Esports 2-0. On the other hand.

  • Gen.G's wins so far at Worlds 2025: PSG Talon, T1, and Top Esports

HLE prevailed against CTBC Flying Oyster also with a 2-0 scoreline.

  • HLE's wins so far at Worlds 2025: PSG Talon, 100 Thieves, and CFO
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Also read: League of Legends patch 25.21 notes


Rosters

Gen.G

  • Top: Kiin
  • Jungle: Canyon (Worlds 2020 winner)
  • Mid: Chovy
  • ADC: Ruler (Worlds 2017 winner)
  • Support: Duro

Hanwha Life Esports

  • Top: Zeus (Worlds 2023, 2024 winner)
  • Jungle: Peanut
  • Mid: Zeka (Worlds 2022 winner)
  • ADC: Viper (Worlds 2021 winner)
  • Support: Delight

How to watch Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports in League of Legends Worlds 2025 Quarterfinals

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The scheduled starting times for Gen.G vs Hanwha Life Esports in the League of Legends Worlds 2025 Playoffs are as follows:

  • PT: October 28, 2025, at 12 am
  • CET: October 28, 2025, at 8 am
  • IST: October 28, 2025, at 12:30 pm
  • Beijing CST: October 28, 2025, at 3 pm
  • KST: October 28, 2025, at 4 pm

To watch the event live, visit the following websites:


Match result

TBD


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