Draft Analysis: Cardinal 1v9 vs Peruvian Cartel
Peruvian Cartel pulled off a major upset — Cardinal 1v9 had a commanding draft advantage (+1355) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Cardinal 1v9 fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★24000 vs ★25284), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Cardinal 1v9 has a commanding draft advantage (+1355). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.