The LPL playoff clash between NIP and LGD is shaping up as a favorite-vs-underdog matchup, with predict.fun listing NIP at a 65% win probability.

Odaily notes that the loser of the best-of-five at 5 p.m. today will be eliminated from the playoffs, while the winner advances to face Invictus Gaming (IG) in the next round for a berth in the bubble stage.

NIP reached this point by sweeping JDG 3-0 in the lower-bracket first round yesterday and had previously eliminated EDG by the same 3-0 margin during the Knights Road stage.

LGD earned their place in the lower bracket after a 3-2 comeback over TES in the first playoff round, then were defeated 3-1 by AL in their following match.