Natus Vincere won despite Team Empire holding the stronger draft (+537). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Natus Vincere fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★13000 vs ★21806), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Team Empire holds a clear draft edge at +537 total matchup score. Natus Vincere will need to outperform individually to close the gap.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.