Dplus KIA vs DRX 2026 LCK Cup playoffs: Preview and picks

Hannan Mundia Published 12/02/2026

The 2026 LCK Cup playoffs are kicking off, and with Dplus KIA and DRX facing off in the first round, our match preview highlights the series schedule, key stats, and our betting picks and predictions.

Match	Dplus KIA vs DRX – 2026 LCK Cup
Start time	February 13, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET
Our pick	Dplus KIA to win, under 3.5 maps
Betting favorite	Dplus KIA

Dplus KIA vs DRX match overview

Tournament: 2026 LCK Cup
Stage: Playoffs
Game: League of Legends
Format: Best-of-five

Betting tip: DRX has struggled to impress in the ongoing LCK Cup split, suggesting that DK could comfortably win this match.

Our Dplus KIA vs DRX pick: Total maps to be under 3.5 @ 2.27.

Dplus KIA vs DRX LCK Cup playoffs analysis

DRX may have qualified for the LCK Cup playoffs, but the team hasn’t really done much to prove it truly deserves a spot here. A play-in match against Dplus KIA saw DRX get absolutely demolished, and for good reason. Whether it’s DK’s Showmaker dominating the mid-lane or former T1 player Smash proving his mettle as the team’s ADC, it seems that Dplus KIA has the advantage in every lane.

Showmaker and the rest of Dplus KIA’s 2026 LCK Cup team – Image credit: Dplus KIA

DRX’s Andil is a reliable enough support, and Ucal usually plays reasonably well in the mid lane. But it’s clear that the team is disjointed, both in terms of communication and when making individual plays. Considering how the last match between the two sides went, it wouldn’t be surprising if DRX were to play more passively than usual, potentially letting DK get a quick first kill, likely in the bottom lane or on the jungler.

DRX’s players aren’t mechanically bad, but the team’s biggest disadvantage is its clear lack of a cohesive strategy. Take for example the squad initiating unnecessary and potentially match-swinging team fights for scuttle crabs not once, but twice. That isn’t something most would expect from a professional team at this level, but DRX did exactly that in the play-in.

There’s a real chance that Dplus will walk away from this match as the victor, and things will likely be fairly easy for the team. Because of this, taking the under on 3.5 maps may be a good idea, especially considering the potentially substantial return on the odds of Dplus sweeping DRX.

Key stats

Stats	Dplus KIA	DRX	Edge
Map win rate	57%	50%	Dplus
First blood	64.3%	50%	Dplus
First Tower	64.3%	33.3%	Dplus

Dplus KIA vs DRX betting odds snapshot

Market	Odds
Dplus to win	1.18
DRX to win	4.56
Match to have over 3.5 maps	1.59

LoL betting odds via GG.BET, 3:31 pm ET February 11, 2026.

Dplus KIA vs DRX betting picks & predictions

Dplus and DRX are both far from the best teams in the LCK Cup playoffs, but that doesn’t mean they’re close to each other in skill. Dplus has some heavy hitters on its roster, notably including Showmaker and Smash, giving the team a real advantage over DRX and suggesting that the match will be over fairly quickly.

Best picks

Dplus to get first blood @ 1.68: DRX lost badly the last time it faced Dplus KIA, suggesting it’ll want to take things slow instead of being aggressive early. This could give Dplus the chance to get an early first blood as it looks to push its seeming advantage.
Total maps to be under 3.5 @ 2.27: Dplus won against DRX with a 2-0 score the last time the two teams faced off, and there’s a good chance that the same dominant performance will be on display here.

Dplus KIA vs DRX prediction

Our Dplus KIA vs DRX prediction: Dplus KIA to win 3-0 @ 1.18 odds at GG.BET.

Feature credit: DRX

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