Karmine Corp enters the Worlds 2026 Play-In final as the clear market leader after sweeping MVK Esports 3-0 in the upper bracket and overcoming Cloud9 3-2 in a five-game series. The LEC third seed’s roster depth, recent form in international competition, and upper-bracket advantages in side selection and Fearless Draft have shaped trader consensus around an 88% implied probability of advancing to the Swiss Stage. MVK, the LCP representative, earned its rematch through back-to-back wins over FURIA but trails in head-to-head results and regional strength. A realistic shift could occur if MVK exploits draft flexibility or capitalizes on early-game momentum in the best-of-five, though KC’s consistent execution across maps makes such an outcome less likely.