Nethercore won despite Elite Eclipse holding the stronger draft (+596). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Nethercore fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★11224 vs ★20929), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Elite Eclipse holds a clear draft edge at +596 total matchup score. Nethercore will need to outperform individually to close the gap.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.