Draft Analysis: Buyback Bros vs Emperor
Buyback Bros pulled off a major upset — Emperor had a commanding draft advantage (-1502) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Buyback Bros fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★513 vs ★2317), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Emperor has a commanding draft advantage (-1502). 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.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Struggles across the board.
Struggles across the board.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.