Ilbirs Esports pulled off a major upset — Rune Eaters had a commanding draft advantage (+854) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.

Rune Eaters holds an edge in player rank compared to Ilbirs Esports (★649 vs ★755), suggesting a modest difference in raw player calibre.

From a hero matchup standpoint, Rune Eaters has a commanding draft advantage (+854). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.