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This statistic could enhance T1's confidence further as they prepare to face JDG.
With just a few days left, T1 is set to officially clash with JD Gaming in their most pivotal match of the season. Many experts and League of Legends fans believe that whichever team triumphs in this encounter is essentially securing a spot in the championship. Both JDG and T1 emerge as formidable adversaries in the Semifinals for any team within the Weibo Gaming/Bilibili Gaming group. JDG is currently the top contender for the championship, while T1 is hailed as the 'LPL slayer'.
Recently, rumors regarding side selection (Blue side - Red side) between the two teams have stirred up the League of Legends community. Despite confirmation that the side selection process has yet to occur, many fans remain anxious. It's well-known that side selection significantly influences match outcomes. Specifically, statistics have clearly indicated that teams on the Blue side boast an 80% win rate (as of 10/23).
However, this is precisely what makes T1 a 'dangerous weapon'. T1 enthusiasts can take solace in the fact that among the four Semifinal teams, T1 holds the highest win rate on the Red side, reaching 80% (4 wins - 1 loss). Following closely behind is JDG with a 75% win rate (3 wins - 1 loss). The team with the lowest win rate on the Red side is BLG, with only a 33% win rate when playing from that side.
T1's accomplishments mainly stem from matches against BLG and LNG, with only one game played on the Blue side (the first game against BLG), while the rest were on the Red side. T1 also proves to be the most effective team playing on the Red side, largely due to their diverse champion pool. Consequently, T1 is not hesitant to utilize unconventional champion picks and possesses effective counterplay strategies against their opponents.
It's safe to say that choosing the Red or Blue side undoubtedly offers certain advantages. However, T1's high win rate also demonstrates that they are not at all concerned if their opponents choose the Blue side. In fact, in such situations, T1 may find it even easier to execute their gameplay, as demonstrated by their decisive victory over LNG in the Quarterfinals.
