Yakult Brothers came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+296). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Yakult Brothers fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★1780 vs ★2474), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (+296), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.