Bilibili Gaming vs MAD Lions Prediction 23 October 2026
💫 Bilibili Gaming and MAD Lions are set to clash in the opening round of the Swiss Stage at the League of Legends World Championship. The matchup will be played in a best-of-one format, meaning everything will be decided on a single map. The Chinese side arrive as one of the tournament's top contenders, while the European squad will be looking to pull off an upset. These teams have already faced each other on the international stage, with Bilibili Gaming holding the edge in their head-to-head record. Given the disparity in recent performances, Bilibili Gaming have a strong chance of making a successful start to their Worlds campaign.
Head-to-head statistics BLG - MAD

Bilibili Gaming Team Overview
Bilibili Gaming wrapped up their LPL campaign with a 1-3 defeat against Anyone's Legend in the final. Prior to that setback, however, they had convincingly swept the same opponents 3-0 and dispatched Team WE 3-1. Over their last five matches, the Chinese side have claimed four victories, underlining their impressive form. Their overall record in the past six months is particularly striking, with Bilibili Gaming winning 82% of their games. On top of that, they boast considerable international experience, and the likes of Bin, knight, and Viper are capable of giving their team the edge at virtually any stage of play.
Match Results: Bilibili Gaming

MAD Lions Team Overview
MAD Lions head into the World Championship after a mixed finish to their European campaign. In their most recent outing, they fell 0-3 to G2 Esports, unable to mount a serious challenge against their main rivals. Prior to that, the squad put together a three-match winning streak, dispatching Karmine Corp (3-0), Natus Vincere (3-1), and Team Vitality (3-2). These results highlight the Europeans’ ability to perform in extended series and adapt to different opponents. However, the loss to G2 Esports underlines that MAD Lions still face significant challenges when up against top-tier teams.
Match Results: MAD Lions
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
We suggest backing the under 27.5 kills on Map 1. The Chinese side have clearly outperformed their opponents in recent outings, winning four of their last five matches. In their previous three opening maps, Bilibili Gaming posted kill totals of 27, 20, and 27, highlighting their tendency to keep games relatively low-scoring. MAD Lions recently suffered a 0-3 defeat to G2 Esports, and up against another top-tier opponent, they could be in for another tough challenge. We expect Bilibili Gaming to take control early and close out the map without a flurry of extended team fights.