Gen.G vs SANDBOX Gaming – LCK Spring Split 2019

One of the most competitive leagues in the LCK is about to end in a matter of days. Some of the most powerful teams in the world are still competing for top spots. While others are struggling to maintain their place in the LCK. Therefore, the community of LoL will be on the edge of their seats. Let’s have a look at some of the matches of the game.

We have picked this encounter for you to as it between two teams who have so much to fight for on the last day of the LCK, Gen.G vs SANDBOX Gaming. Gen.G is in the bottom ranks and are fighting for the right to stay in the next Split. While SANDBOX is competing for the second spot. So both teams will be highly motivated for this encounter and will surely play their hearts out. So let’s see which team is well suited for this meeting.

Gen.G

It is quite disappointing to see a team struggling for survival, that won the Worlds title in 2017. In the 2018 campaign, Gen.G managed to qualify for Worlds. But they couldn’t manage a single league title throughout the year. The fall started in the Worlds competition where they got eliminated in the first phase. Their lineup shocked the world and the fans as they couldn’t even fight for the spot in the playoffs. In the total of six matches played, the won one and lost all five. After this disastrous run, it was inevitable that the side will be making changes. Even though some analysts claim that they could have been a success. While their roster only needed time to get themselves on track.

In the preseason of the new Spring Split, they completely started the team from zero. Some of their top stars, Ambition, and CoreJJ were not granted contract extensions. Only Ruler and Curvee remained in the team. The side was ambitious, to design the new roster around the duo of the bot and top lane. Needless to say, it has been a complete disaster.

Ruler – one man army

Although the team was without its stars. their fans still hoped that Gen,G will make an effective fight for the title. Since they recruited Peanut in their ranks. He signed for the team on ambitious terms, as Gen.G paid the most expensive contract on his role. So the pressure was on Peanut, and he failed miserably. On many platforms, he was rated as the worst player of the side in this season. While their top laner come close to the second. This season, he has thrown games time and again.

The only player who is the reason why Gen.G stands a chance to remain in the top flight is Ruler. On so many occasions he gets the team flowing. It will be a miracle if he stays in the team after this season. Currently, he is seeking the interest of some big teams outside of EU.

Victory against number one

The only highlight of the season is their victory against Griffin. Before this encounter, Griffin was unbeaten in the LCK. Yet, the Gen.G side had every right to win the series. In the pick and ban phase of the first game, where they hoped to “emberrace” Gen.G as Griffin didn’t counter them. Yet, Gen.G shined and completely outplayed Griffin in both of the games. They defeated them and it was a big victory for the team survival hopes.

Worst days for Gen.G

The team currently sits at 7th, just two places from the bottom. They have played 15 games so far, out of which, they won 5 and lost all 10. Peanut is somewhat responsible for these terrible stats since he has failed to adopt in the meta. In reality, ever since he won the Worlds title, he has not been effective. They will have a tough test against SANDBOX who come in this encounter with high ambitions.

SANDBOX Gaming

In the early stages of the season, SANDBOX was toe to toe with Griffin. But as the season progressed the team just couldn’t keep up with its competitors. The Korean side currently sits at 3rd place in the LCK with just a one-game difference with the 2nd ranked SK Telecom T1. SK beat SANDBOX just a few days ago. If they win this encounter against Griffin and SK losses, they will get the 2nd spot. Nonetheless, it will be a quite difficult encounter as Gen.G have recently beat the league leaders. The momentum will be on their side.

Final Verdict

With so much on the line, both teams would want to claim the best result and since its the final day, every outcome will have an impact on the table. Despite SANDBOX being several places ahead of Gen.G, we believe that the latter will win this encounter. Gen.G is performing better and might even beat SANDBOX 2-0. We don’t want to completely roll out SANDBOX. But they haven’t had the stats, neither the form to win this game.

Gen.G victory

Odds on bookmakers

Bookmakers	SANDBOX Gaming Odds		Gen.G Odds
	European	American	European	American
GG.bet	1.38	-263.16	2.88	+188.00
Bet365	1.50	200.00	2.50	+150.00
Betway	1.35	-285.71	2.95	+195.00