Dota Dads of Lads won despite Lions and Gazelles holding the stronger draft (+517). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Lions and Gazelles fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★10602 vs ★15063), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Lions and Gazelles holds a clear draft edge at +517 total matchup score. Dota Dads of Lads will need to outperform individually to close the gap.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.