TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports vs Saigon MVKE Academy Game 2 Draft Analysis
An in-depth Game 2 draft breakdown of TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports and Saigon MVKE Academy in the VCS.


Compositions
TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports built a proactive composition with strong long-range initiation, pick potential, and a clear route into mid-game teamfights. Sparda’s Jayce gives the blue side lane pressure and poke before objectives, while Yongbel’s Nocturne can punish isolated targets once vision lines break down. Vin’s Ahri is the natural connector: she can Charm a target for Nocturne’s Paranoia follow-up, roam alongside the jungler, or threaten the enemy backline after Seraphine starts a fight.
The bottom lane of Yashiro2’s Ashe and Kairi’s Seraphine adds exceptional engage range. Enchanted Crystal Arrow can begin a pick from distance, and Encore gives TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports a reliable way to chain crowd control through narrow jungle corridors. This is a composition that wants to establish vision first, poke with Jayce, and force Saigon MVKE Academy to walk into layered engage.
Saigon MVKE Academy drafted a more defensive, scaling-oriented front-to-back setup. Steller’s K'Sante and NPC’s Chogath provide a massive frontline, while Callian’s Lulu can protect Nuna’s Yunara through the most dangerous stages of a fight. Seany’s Aurora gives the red side zone control and flank threat, particularly around dragon and Baron entrances where her ultimate can split TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports from its carries.
Key Picks
Nocturne is the most important tempo pick in this draft. Saigon MVKE Academy’s carries are vulnerable when separated from their frontline, and Paranoia can deny Lulu’s ability to react cleanly from range. If Yongbel finds Seany or Nuna before a major objective, TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports can convert one pick into towers, vision control, or a neutral objective.
The Ashe-Seraphine lane is equally valuable because it offers utility even without an early gold lead. Ashe can scout with Hawkshot, slow targets for Seraphine’s skillshots, and make it difficult for Saigon MVKE Academy to contest fog-of-war space. Kairi’s Seraphine also improves the blue side’s scaling, ensuring Jayce and Ahri do not have to carry every late-game fight alone.
For Saigon MVKE Academy, Lulu is the draft’s defensive centerpiece. Wild Growth can deny Nocturne’s dive window, while shields and movement speed help Yunara reposition through Jayce poke and Ahri pick attempts. Aurora is the red side’s best answer to TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports’ engage: a well-placed ultimate can trap the diving champions or cut off Ashe and Seraphine from their frontline.
Draft Edge
TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports hold the clearer early-to-mid-game draft edge. Their champions create picks from multiple angles, and their engage tools are easier to execute when they control vision. Jayce poke forces Saigon MVKE Academy to make uncomfortable positioning choices, while Ashe and Ahri can immediately punish any overstep.
However, Saigon MVKE Academy have the more forgiving late-game teamfight structure. Chogath and K'Sante can absorb substantial pressure, Lulu can protect Yunara, and Aurora can disrupt the blue side’s dive. If the red side avoids giving Nocturne early access to the map, their scaling and frontline could become difficult to break.
Prediction
TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports should be favored if they accelerate through side-lane pressure, early picks, and objective setups. Their draft has more proactive tools and stronger access to Saigon MVKE Academy’s backline. Still, execution matters: failed engages into Lulu protection and Aurora control could quickly turn fights around.
Expect TP.HCM SN CyberCore Esports to dictate the early map, with Saigon MVKE Academy relying on disciplined vision, patient scaling, and Yunara’s late-game carry potential to withstand the pressure.