Gen.G, Bilibili Gaming, and Hanwha Life Esports enter the October 23 Swiss Stage as the clearest favorites to finish 3-0, reflecting their superior laning depth, objective control, and recent LCK/LPL dominance. The 16-team Swiss system opens with seeded Bo1 matchups that pit Tier 1 squads against weaker Play-In or regional qualifiers, creating early paths for perfect records before shifting to same-record Bo3s. LNG Esports and Anyone’s Legend have already shown similar form in prior international events, while T1 and G2 face tougher draws that raise upset risk. Roster stability, patch familiarity, and head-to-head history against Western and PCS teams further shape implied probabilities ahead of the five-round bracket.