Draft Analysis: Essence vs Carstensz Esports
Carstensz Esports pulled off a major upset — Essence had a commanding draft advantage (+822) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Essence fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★1435 vs ★2849), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Essence has a commanding draft advantage (+822). 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.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.