Nova Pulse came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+226). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Nova Pulse fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★10000 vs ★15826), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (+226), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.