Draft Analysis: Team Empire vs Natus Vincere
Natus Vincere came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+356). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.
Natus Vincere fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★20975 vs ★21806), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
The matchup matrix leans in favour of Team Empire (+356), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Struggles across the board.