FINISHED ESL One Birmingham 2026 Qualifiers| Delay 15:00 | ID 16281 | 19.01.2026 17:49 | Prediction →
NEW GROWTH
WINNER 3087
kills
1 : 0
series
Chandogs
4264 WINNER
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Draft Analysis: Chandogs vs NEW GROWTH

NEW GROWTH won despite Chandogs holding the stronger draft (+540). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.

NEW GROWTH fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★3087 vs ★4264), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

Chandogs holds a clear draft edge at +540 total matchup score. NEW GROWTH will need to outperform individually to close the gap.

Chandogs
Undying +406

Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.

Ember Spirit +370

Holds a decent edge overall.

Luna +112

Roughly even.

Shadow Demon -110

Roughly even.

Axe -238

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

NEW GROWTH
Jakiro +162

Holds a decent edge overall.

Puck -138

Roughly even.

Centaur Warrunner -167

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

Templar Assassin -192

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

Tiny -206

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.