护庭一番队 came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+206). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

J.S empire fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★17583 vs ★21545), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (+206), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.