Patrik’s Jhin Silences the Market in Prime League
Berlin International Gaming defied a 42% market price as Patrik’s Jhin led a crushing Game 3 win over G2 NORD in Prime League 2026 playoffs.
TL;DR: With the Prime League 1st Division series level and Game 3 deciding who seized control, Berlin International Gaming overturned a 42% market price through relentless skirmishing. Patrik’s Jhin posted a 20.00 KDA, anchoring a one-sided 29-16 kill win and pushing Berlin ahead in the 2026 playoffs.
Key Takeaways
- Berlin International Gaming turned a 42% pre-game market chance into a 29-16 kill victory, proving their chaotic execution mattered more than the price.
- Patrik’s Jhin finished 8/1/12 with a 20.00 KDA, giving Berlin a dependable carry whenever the map broke into fights.
- Berlin International Gaming built 58.1k to 48.5k gold and claimed 10 towers to 2, converting their lead into a decisive 28:00 finish.
Building the Lead
G2 NORD entered with the stronger 58% market expectation, while Berlin International Gaming were given only 42% despite a live draft model placing them at 50%. That model call materialized: Berlin’s engage route and scaling tools did not merely survive G2’s early-objective threat; they dictated the game’s tempo.
The action became skirmish-heavy quickly, exactly where 113’s Nocturne could turn darkness into pressure. His 8/5/13 line showed the cost of every attempted G2 response, while Berlin repeatedly found openings before Trundle, Nautilus, and Tristana could establish their preferred objective control.
The Numbers Tell the Story
The final 29-16 kill score reflected more than a few isolated catches. Berlin International Gaming stretched the map, took 10 towers to 2, and created a 9.6k gold advantage by the end. G2 NORD secured 0 dragons, a remarkable sign that their composition never gained the stable setup it needed.
In the middle lane, Reeker’s Viktor delivered 5/2/11, controlling the cramped spaces that G2 needed to cross. Alongside him, Kaiser’s Alistar contributed 2/4/16, giving Berlin the engage and protection required to keep fights tilted their way.
The Final Push
Once Berlin reached the later stages, the game stopped offering G2 a clean reset. Irrelevant’s Camille produced 6/4/13, threatening side lanes while forcing opponents to respect the next engage. That pressure left the losing side unable to defend every angle.
Berlin International Gaming then used their single baron to turn map control into the finish. They needed no dragons because their tower lead, gold edge, and superior fight starts had already made the outcome clear. G2’s rin fought back on Tristana with 5/3/5, but the damage could not halt Berlin’s snowball.
Polymarket Market
Polymarket did not read Game 3 correctly at draft close: G2 NORD held 58%, leaving Berlin International Gaming at 42% despite the latter’s winning execution path. The market appeared to value G2’s early pressure and recent Game 2 response, but it underestimated how effectively Berlin could connect Nocturne, Camille, and Viktor in uncontrolled fights. The live draft model’s 50% edge for Berlin proved meaningful because their composition created the game’s most repeatable opportunities. After the result, the series market moved from Berlin’s 40% to 70%, a +29.5pp swing that makes the next game a chance to close rather than merely recover.
FAQ
Q: Why was Patrik’s Jhin the decisive pick in Game 3?
Patrik recorded 8/1/12 and a 20.00 KDA, supplying consistent damage and finishing power throughout Berlin International Gaming’s skirmishes.
Q: Was Berlin International Gaming’s win an upset?
Yes. Berlin won from a 42% pre-game market price against G2 NORD’s 58%, then expanded the series market to 70% after Game 3.
*Odds via Polymarket, 2026-09-12 15:17 UTC.*