Winter Bear won despite Ilbirs esports holding the stronger draft (+578). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.
Winter Bear fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★980 vs ★1286), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
Ilbirs esports holds a clear draft edge at +578 total matchup score. Winter Bear 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.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.