Draft Analysis: Carstensz Esports vs Emperor
Carstensz Esports pulled off a major upset — Emperor had a commanding draft advantage (-968) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Carstensz Esports fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★1136 vs ★2317), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Emperor has a commanding draft advantage (-968). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.