Estar Backs won despite Rising Rage holding the stronger draft (+575). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Estar Backs fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★2327 vs ★4771), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Rising Rage holds a clear draft edge at +575 total matchup score. Estar Backs will need to outperform individually to close the gap.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.