FINISHED ESL One Birmingham 2026 Qualifiers| Delay 15:00 | ID 14543 | 12.01.2026 14:08 | Prediction →
DF JUNIOR
WINNER 12592
kills
0 : 0
series
GOTF Next
24000 WINNER
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Gold Advantage Radiant − Dire · snapshot every ~30s
Net Worth

Draft Analysis: DF JUNIOR vs GOTF Next

DF JUNIOR had a commanding draft advantage and converted it into victory — the matchup numbers told the story before the game even started (+1753).

DF JUNIOR fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★12592 vs ★24000), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

From a hero matchup standpoint, DF JUNIOR has a commanding draft advantage (+1753). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.

DF JUNIOR
Phantom Lancer +827

Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.

Sand King +734

Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.

Earth Spirit +249

Holds a decent edge overall.

Windranger -14

Roughly even.

Tusk -43

Roughly even.

GOTF Next
Bristleback +222

Holds a decent edge overall.

Slardar -212

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

Shadow Shaman -518

Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.

Naga Siren -587

Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.

Drow Ranger -659

Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.