Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports Tips – IG Can Derail the Shaky Top Esports in LPL 2026 Split 3 Playoffs
Invictus Gaming and Top Esports meet again in the LPL 2026 Split 3 lower bracket playoffs. Top Esports are favorites based on their roster, but their recent poor performances, including a loss to LGD, cast doubt on their dominance. Invictus Gaming may lack experience against top-tier teams this split, yet they possess strong individual talent. With both teams having split wins in previous encounters, this match is expected to be highly competitive and unpredictable, with betting markets reflecting the uncertainty.
- Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports tips and League of Legends preview for Saturday, September 5, in the lower bracket of LPL 2026 Split 3 Playoffs (14:00 CST)
- Top Esports look for a bounce-back win
- Invictus Gaming can surprise
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Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports Betting Predictions
Invictus Gaming and Top Esports will clash on Saturday, September 5, in the lower bracket of League of Legends Pro League 2026 Split 3 Playoffs, marking their fifth clash of the season.
- Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports Betting Predictions
- A 2-2 Tie in Head-to-Head
- Where to Watch Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports Live?
- Invictus Gaming Are Relatively Unproven
- Invictus Gaming Squad & Team News
- Top Esports Are in Rough Shape
- Top Esports Squad & Team News
Both teams enter this match with a lot to prove. Invictus Gaming had a semi-decent run through the regular season before crushing ThunderTalk Gaming in the Knights Rivals. The latter win, however, is nothing to write home about as TT Gaming are a lower-quality team.
On paper, Top Esports are a far superior team to TT Gaming and should present a tougher challenge. However, their form has been lacking of late, which should make anyone question whether TES should be favoured.
- Top Esports are expected to win
- Invictus Gaming have the individual quality to challenge TES
- A competitive game is likely
A 2-2 Tie in Head-to-Head
Top Esports and Invictus Gaming are tied at 2-2 in head-to-head.
| Date | Event | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Top Esports | 2-0 |
| April 14 | EWC 2026 Asian Qualifier | Invictus Gaming | 2-0 |
| April 4 | LPL 2026 Split 2 | Invictus Gaming | 2-0 |
| January 25 | LPL 2026 Split 1 | Top Esports | 3-2 |
Where to Watch Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports Live?
To watch the clash between Invictus Gaming and Top Esports, visit any esports streaming platform and look for LPL channels. Alternatively, Stake and other top-rated bookmakers offer free live streaming options along with in-play markets.
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- Register with Stake code NEWBONUS or log in to your account
- Find LPL markets under the LoL category
- Watch the live stream and place in-play bets
Invictus Gaming Are Relatively Unproven
Invictus Gaming ended the regular season in second place in Group Nirvana, which is far from optimal, considering they had to face Ninjas in Pyjamas, Weibo Gaming, and LNG Esports.
Despite failing to dominate the lower division, Invictus Gaming field a very competent roster, with some of the best players in their respective roles. This was very evident in IG’s 3-0 sweep of ThunderTalk Gaming in Knights Rivals, when TT Gaming simply did not have the individual quality to keep up.
For Invictus Gaming’s next match, things will be different, as Top Esports definitely have the players to challenge any roster in the world. However, TES’ form has been lacking, so raw quality isn’t everything.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | ThunderTalk Gaming | 3-0 (W) |
| August 22 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 0-2 (L) |
| August 16 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | Weibo Gaming | 2-1 (W) |
| August 9 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | LNG Esports | 2-0 (W) |
| August 6 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 1-2 (L) |
Invictus Gaming Squad & Team News
Invictus Gaming haven’t made any roster changes.
- Kang "TheShy" Seung-lok – top lane
- Yan "Wei" Yangwei – jungle
- Song "Rookie" Eui-jin – mid lane
- Zi "JiaQi" Jiaqi – ADC
- Zou "Assum" Wei – ADC
- Tian "Meiko" Ye – support
Top Esports Are in Rough Shape
Top Esports did not have the most inspiring ending to their regular season campaign, losing to JD Gaming and Bilibili Gaming.
Even that was not too worrying given BLG and JDG’s form; however, seeing Top Esports lose to LGD Gaming in the first round of the playoffs should sound some alarms.
TES haven’t been quite as sharp as expected in the second half of the split, and their loss to LGD is a good indication that TES might not be in the right shape to compete for the trophy.
Top Esports seem to be off the same page most of the time, which leads to wonky mid-to-late game performances and makes it hard to trust them against any semi-capable roster.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 29 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | LGD Gaming | 2-3 (L) |
| August 22 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | JD Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| August 21 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | Bilibili Gaming | 0-2 (L) |
| August 19 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | Anyone's Legend | 2-1 (W) |
| August 16 | LPL 2026 Split 3 | EDward Gaming | 2-0 (W) |
Top Esports Squad & Team News
No changes for Top Esports.
- Bai "369" Jiahao – top lane
- Cheng "ZUIAN" Zihao – top lane
- Gao "Tian" Tianliang – jungle
- Lin "Creme" Jian – mid lane
- Yu "JackeyLove" Wenbo – ADC
- Wang "Zhuo" Xuzhuo – support
Verdict
Invictus Gaming haven’t had to face teams as strong as Top Esports this split, as they had been competing in Group Nirvana. However, even without the experience, IG have the individual players who can match any Group Ascend squad.
Top Esports have had their moments in LPL Summer, but cooled down in the final stretch of the split, and reached a new low with a 2-3 loss against LGD. One poor game does not prove much, but in this case it’s just one bad game in a long stretch of iffy performances.
TES are a better team on paper, but given their form, Top Esports are hard to trust.
Top Esports have had their moments in LPL Summer, but cooled down in the final stretch of the split, and reached a new low with a 2-3 loss against LGD. One poor game does not prove much, but in this case it’s just one bad game in a long stretch of iffy performances.
TES are a better team on paper, but given their form, Top Esports are hard to trust.
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