Bilibili Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming Prediction: LPL Group Ascend Preview, Rosters and Score

Bilibili Gaming face ThunderTalk Gaming in the 2026 LPL Split 3 Group Ascend stage.

The best-of-three series begins on July 23, 2026, at 19:00 Singapore Time.

BLG return to domestic competition after a busy international period. Their roster of Bin, Xun, Knight, Viper and ON recently competed at the Esports World Cup, recording victories over Movistar KOI and T1 before losing 1-2 to Dplus KIA.

ThunderTalk enter with a developing roster and limited experience against opponents of BLG’s level.

Prediction: Bilibili Gaming to win 2-0.

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Summary

BLG have a major advantage in every individual lane and possess one of the strongest five-player rosters in professional League of Legends.

ThunderTalk’s best opportunity is to attack early through Junhao and Heru. If the underdogs allow BLG to reach neutral objectives with equal or greater resources, Knight and Viper should control the team fights.

Bilibili Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming Match Details

The current match listing identifies the expected BLG lineup as Bin, Xun, Knight, Viper and ON. ThunderTalk are expected to start Keshi, Junhao, Heru, Ahn and Feather.

Expected Rosters

Bilibili Gaming Team Preview

BLG enter as one of the strongest teams in China.

Their current roster includes:

• Bin;
• Xun;
• Knight;
• Viper;
• ON.

The lineup was assembled to compete for both domestic and international championships.

At the recent Esports World Cup, BLG defeated Movistar KOI and T1 before losing a competitive 1-2 series against Dplus KIA. The results showed both BLG’s ceiling and the inconsistency that can appear against highly disciplined opponents.

ThunderTalk do not offer the same level of opposition, meaning BLG should have more freedom to play through their strongest lanes.

Bin’s Top-Lane Advantage

Bin has a significant experience and mechanical advantage over Keshi.

He can influence the series through:

• aggressive counterpicks;
• side-lane pressure;
• teleport flanks;
• carry-oriented champions;
• strong team-fight execution.

ThunderTalk may attempt to neutralise Bin with a defensive top-lane selection. Even then, Keshi must avoid losing too many tower plates or giving Xun access to the upper jungle.

Xun and Knight

Xun and Knight should control the middle of the map.

Knight remains one of the strongest mid laners in the LPL, while Xun provides the aggressive jungle movement needed to convert mid priority into objective control.

Their priorities include:

1. Pressuring Heru’s wave.
2. Tracking Junhao.
3. Invading when side-lane priority is available.
4. Controlling the first dragon and Rift Herald.
5. Creating space for Viper.

ThunderTalk need Junhao and Feather to contest central vision before BLG fully establish their formation.

Viper and ON

Viper and ON give BLG one of the strongest bottom lanes in the competition.

Viper offers elite positioning and sustained damage. ON can provide either engage or defensive protection, depending on the draft.

Against Ahn and Feather, BLG should aim to:

• create lane pressure;
• force early defensive recalls;
• secure dragon priority;
• move Viper into the middle lane;
• protect him during later objective fights.

If Viper reaches two items with a gold advantage, ThunderTalk may have no reliable route into the BLG back line.

ThunderTalk Gaming Team Preview

ThunderTalk enter with a less experienced lineup:

• Keshi;
• Junhao;
• Heru;
• Ahn;
• Feather.

The team’s recent Split 2 results included a 3-0 playoff victory over Invictus Gaming and a 2-1 win over EDward Gaming. They were later eliminated by LGD Gaming in a five-game series.

Those results show that TT can compete against mid-table LPL opposition.

The challenge is that BLG are stronger in every role and have considerably more international experience.

Junhao as TT’s Main Upset Route

Junhao needs to make the early game unpredictable.

ThunderTalk cannot simply accept normal lanes and wait for BLG to begin stacking objectives.

Junhao should:

• vary his first jungle route;
• identify the most vulnerable BLG lane;
• coordinate early movement with Heru;
• trade objectives instead of contesting from poor positions;
• protect Ahn from bottom-lane dives;
• avoid falling behind Xun in farm.

One successful early gank may help TT take a game. Repeated failed attempts would allow BLG to establish an overwhelming map advantage.

Heru vs Knight

Heru faces the most difficult individual matchup in the series.

He must maintain enough wave clear to stop Knight from freely supporting Xun.

ThunderTalk may select a control mage with safe range and strong defensive utility. An aggressive matchup could create more upside, but it would also increase the risk of losing the lane early.

Ahn as ThunderTalk’s Main Carry

Ahn is the most experienced carry on TT’s lineup.

The team need to protect him through:

• early defensive vision;
• support from Feather;
• jungle information from Junhao;
• stable front-line positioning;
• careful objective selection.

Ahn can punish BLG if Viper becomes too aggressive, but ThunderTalk cannot rely on isolated mistakes as their only plan.

Recent Form Comparison

BLG’s recent international results and current roster provide a much stronger competitive baseline.

Head-to-Head Context

BLG have historically controlled this matchup.

The available record shows BLG winning 33 individual games compared with 12 for ThunderTalk. BLG also won the three most recent listed series in 2025 by scores of 2-0, 2-0 and 3-1.

The current rosters differ from those previous meetings, but the broader strength gap remains.

Draft Analysis

BLG should build around:

• a strong side-lane option for Bin;
• early agency for Xun;
• mid priority for Knight;
• protected damage for Viper;
• engage or disengage from ON.

ThunderTalk need:

• a stable top lane;
• early jungle activity;
• reliable mid-lane wave clear;
• safe scaling for Ahn;
• enough crowd control to reach Viper.

TT may need an unusual Game 1 draft to create uncertainty before BLG adapt.

How Bilibili Gaming Can Win

BLG should:

1. Establish mid-lane priority.
2. Track Junhao’s early route.
3. Pressure the bottom lane.
4. Control neutral objectives.
5. Prevent Ahn from farming safely.
6. Use Bin to create side-lane pressure.
7. Avoid unnecessary overextensions.

How ThunderTalk Gaming Can Win

TT need to:

1. Create an early jungle advantage.
2. Keep Heru stable against Knight.
3. Protect Ahn through the laning phase.
4. Trade objectives intelligently.
5. Punish BLG’s occasional aggression.
6. Force fights before Viper reaches full items.
7. Use an unexpected draft to win Game 1.

Bilibili Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming Prediction

BLG are the stronger team in every major category.

Knight should control the mid lane, Xun should establish superior objective access and Viper should have a favourable bottom-lane matchup.

ThunderTalk may remain competitive during the opening stages, but they are unlikely to maintain enough map control to win a full game.

Predicted winner: Bilibili Gaming

Predicted score: BLG 2-0 ThunderTalk Gaming

Estimated probabilities:

• Bilibili Gaming: 85%
• ThunderTalk Gaming: 15%

The main alternative is a 2-1 BLG victory if ThunderTalk secure an early-game draft advantage.

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Recommended Reading

• Bilibili Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming prediction market on MEXC
• BLG vs ThunderTalk match page
• Official Bilibili Gaming LoL Esports profile
• Official ThunderTalk Gaming LoL Esports profile
• Bilibili Gaming roster report
• 2026 LPL Split 3 overview

Frequently Asked Questions

When Is Bilibili Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming?

The series begins on July 23, 2026, at 19:00 Singapore Time.

What Is the Format?

It is a best-of-three League of Legends series.

Who Is Predicted to Win?

Bilibili Gaming are predicted to win.

What Is the Predicted Score?

BLG 2-0 ThunderTalk Gaming.

Who Are BLG’s Expected Players?

Bin, Xun, Knight, Viper and ON.

Who Are ThunderTalk’s Expected Players?

Keshi, Junhao, Heru, Ahn and Feather.

Can ThunderTalk Win a Game?

Yes, particularly through an aggressive early draft. However, BLG remain clear favourites.

Where Can I Participate?

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Risk Notice

Esports predictions are analytical estimates and do not guarantee results.

Draft choices, roster changes, patch updates and technical issues may materially affect the match. Review the event rules before participating.