Draft Analysis: Carstensz Esports vs Essence
Carstensz Esports won despite Essence holding the stronger draft (-492). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Essence fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★1435 vs ★2849), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
The matchup matrix leans in favour of Essence (-492), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Struggles across the board.