Aurora Gaming won despite Team Yandex holding the stronger draft (+580). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Team Yandex fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★209 vs ★2260), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Team Yandex holds a clear draft edge at +580 total matchup score. Aurora Gaming will need to outperform individually to close the gap.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.