This is the closer one of the two semifinals, and it’s undoubtedly the harder one to call with much certainty, just because of their past clashes. ShindeN have had LP’s number in recent meetings, winning all three of the last head-to-head series between the teams. However, the last time they played was almost three months ago, and LP are looking like a completely different team since then. Their recent form has been exceptional, with an 18-2 record over their last 20 matches, and nothing they’ve shown throughout this tournament suggests they’re about to slow down.

Both teams handled their quarterfinals well. ShindeN comfortably dispatched MIBR Academy, while LP eliminated Fake do Biru in a match that should’ve been a lot closer than the scoreline suggest. Happ, divine, and Leomonster have all consistently put up strong ratings throughout the event, while abizz, ivz, and tom1jed have looked sharp on the Argentine side. The previous head-to-head certainly goes in ShindeN’s favor, but current form points in a different direction. This feels like a series that will most likely go the distance, and if it does, LP’s confidence and momentum could be enough to finally break ShindeN’s winning streak in this matchup and book a place in the grand final.