
Our Karmine Corp vs CTBC Flying Oyster prediction for the Worlds 2026 sees Karmine Corp managing to regain form, and defeat CFO to stay in the competition. Both Kalshi and Polymarket have Karmine Corp to win at 79% and 80%, respectively.
| Match | Karmine Corp vs CTBC Flying Oyster |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 29th 2026, 23:00 UTC |
| Format | Best of three (loser is eliminated) |
| Our pick | Karmine Corp to win 2-1 |
| Confidence | Strong - 8/10 |
| Indicative odds | KC 1.2 / CFO 4.4 |


Karmine Corp started their Swiss Stage campaign with a victory over Anyone’s Legend, which is no easy feat. However, subsequent defeats to LYON and Bilibili Gaming have left the European representatives fighting for survival in this year's Worlds.
CTBC Flying Oyster have also had similar luck. They defeated Team Liquid in their opening game, in what looked to be promising form, before suffering consecutive losses to Movistar KOI and T1.
Ultimately, Karmine Corp has enjoyed the stronger overall season. Their experience against high-level international opposition and greater consistency throughout 2026 makes them favorites. However, CFO have shown an ability to upset elite teams. With elimination at stake, their early game aggression could cause problems if Karmine Corp fails to establish control.

| Statistic | Karmine Corp | CTBC Flying Oyster |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 game record | 97-55 | 41-49 |
| Game win rate | 63.8% | 45.6% |
| Worlds 2026 game record | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Worlds 2026 game win rate | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Worlds average game duration | 33:21 | 32:41 |
| Worlds dragons per game | 2.64 | 2.33 |
| Worlds barons per game | 0.71 | 0.67 |
The season long figures favor Karmine Corp here, who have won 63.8% of their games compared with CFO’s 45.6%.
KC also holds narrow advantages in average dragons and Barons secured during Worlds 2026. However, both teams have struggled since entering the Swiss Stage, winning just one of their opening three matches.
The stats suggest Karmine Corp possess the stronger overall foundation, although neither team can afford another inconsistent performance.

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Both teams have experienced competitors capable of influencing the outcome, with the jungle and bot-lane matchups particularly important.
| Matchup | KC Player | CFO Player |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Canna | Rest |
| Jungle | Yike | Shad0w |
| Mid | Kyeahoo | POUT |
| Bot | Caliste | Doggo |
| Support | Busio | Kino |
Yike against Shad0w could be the decisive individual battle. Both junglers will look to create early opportunities and secure neutral objectives, particularly if the opening games remain competitive.
The bot-lane contest between Caliste and Doggo also deserves attention. Caliste has been an important contributor to Karmine Corp’s success throughout 2026, while Doggo offers CFO an experienced carry option capable of punishing positioning mistakes.

Karmine Corp are our preferred pick thanks to their stronger season-long record and greater experience against international opposition. Their 63.6% win rate gives them a significant statistical advantage over CFO.
Although both teams have identical Swiss records, Karmine Corp have shown greater consistency throughout the season. If Yike establishes early control and Caliste receives sufficient resources, KC should have enough quality to secure a straight games victory.
CTBC Flying Oyster remain dangerous, but their recent defeats against Movistar KOI and T1 highlight the challenge they consistently face against stronger opposition.
The match takes place on Thursday, October 29th. The scheduled start is 21:00 UTC, although this could change.
Karmine Corp is favored to win, with Kalshi and Polymarket having them at probabilities of 79-80%, compared to 21% for CTBC Flying Oyster to win.
Fans can watch the series through the official LoL Esports website, which features several broadcasts based on your local region. Alternatively, you can check out the official broadcasts on either Youtube or Twitch, where the series will be streamed live.