Afterthought came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+299). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Afterthought fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★29000 vs ★30762), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (+299), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.