DRX VS Nongshim RedForce LCK Match Analysis – May 17, 2025

Match Status Description: N/A

DRX VS Nongshim RedForce

Overview

DRX and Nongshim RedForce are set to clash at LOL Park on 2025-05-17 at 15:00 KST. Both teams are currently striving to regain consistency in the LCK. DRX holds a slight upper hand based on their recent form and head-to-head dominance, while Nongshim is looking to reverse their misfortunes after a tough season.

Despite DRX’s inconsistent record, their map control and kill potential per game show resilience. Nongshim, although struggling with a lower win rate, demonstrates slightly better objective control, particularly with dragons and barons. Given both teams’ volatility, this matchup is expected to be closely contested and likely to stretch beyond two maps.

Team Key Players

DRX:

  • Ucal – Provides solid control from the midlane with high damage contribution.
  • Sponge – Vital in jungle control and early game pressure.
  • LazyFeel– Brings fresh ADC mechanics and positioning under pressure.

Nongshim RedForce:

  • Fisher – The young midlaner showing flashes of carry potential.
  • Kingen – Experienced top laner known for durable laning and teleport plays.
  • lehends– Veteran support with exceptional vision control and teamfighting prowess.

Match Pick

Expert Recommendation: Over 2.5 maps

This match has all the signs of going the distance. Both teams are evenly matched in key metrics like vision, kills, and early game objectives. DRX holds the psychological edge with recent victories, but Nongshim has upset potential and resilience.

Head to Head Record

2025 04 13

2025 04 13

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

2 : 1

DRX

DRX

LCK

DRX

DRX

LCK

2025 02 09

2025 02 09

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

3 : 1

DRX

DRX

LCK

DRX

DRX

LCK

2024 12 04

2024 12 04

DRX

DRX

DRX

DRX

1 : 0

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

KeSPA Cup

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

KeSPA Cup

2024 07 21

2024 07 21

DRX

DRX

DRX

DRX

2 : 0

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

2024 06 22

2024 06 22

DRX

DRX

DRX

DRX

2 : 1

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Team Statistics Comparison

DRX

30 KDA

30 KDA

Nongshim RedForce

30 KDA

30 KDA
DRXNongshim RedForce
12.5Kills12.5
16.2Deaths16.2
2.3Assists2.3
32.9Creep Kills32.9
0.48Baron Kills0.48
1.6Dragons Kills1.6

DRX's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 05 14

2025 05 14

Dplus KIA

Dplus KIA

2 : 1

DRX

LCK

DRX

LCK

2025 05 11

2025 05 11

HLE

HLE

2 : 0

DRX

LCK

DRX

LCK

2025 05 08

2025 05 08

T1

T1

2 : 0

DRX

LCK

DRX

LCK

2025 05 03

2025 05 03

DRX

DRX

2 : 0

BNK FEARX

LCK

BNK FEARX

LCK

2025 05 01

2025 05 01

DRX

DRX

2 : 1

BRO

LCK

BRO

LCK

Nongshim RedForce's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 05 14

2025 05 14

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

2 : 1

BNK FEARX

LCK

BNK FEARX

LCK

2025 05 11

2025 05 11

DN Freecs

DN Freecs

2 : 1

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

2025 05 08

2025 05 08

Gen.G

Gen.G

2 : 0

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

2025 05 02

2025 05 02

HLE

HLE

2 : 0

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

Nongshim RedForce

LCK

2025 04 30

2025 04 30

Nongshim RedForce

Nongshim RedForce

2 : 1

Dplus KIA

LCK

Dplus KIA

LCK

Team Roster

DRX Logo

DRX

Nongshim RedForce Logo

Nongshim RedForce

DRX VS Nongshim RedForce LCK

Game Prediction:

Over 2.5 maps

Reason 1:

Head-to-head history shows most past meetings went 3 maps or were closely contes…

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Reason 2:

DRX’s inconsistency in converting early leads implies likely map drops.

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Reason 3:

Nongshim’s objective control, especially with dragons and barons, helps extend…

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Reason 4:

Balanced kill metrics from both teams suggest competitive map trades.

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Reason 5:

Playoff pressure increases the likelihood of tactical adaptations and longer mat…

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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the DRX vs Nongshim RedForce match?
May 17, 2025 at 15:00 KST.
LOL Park, Seoul, South Korea.
Over 2.5 maps.
Ucal in the midlane.

DRX with 43% vs Nongshim's 32%.
Yes, for standings and morale.
DRX won 2-1.
31 minutes and 41 seconds.
Their dragon control and support experience via lehends.
Yes, on official LCK platforms.
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