Stormriders fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★10000 vs ★18000), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Azure Dragons has a commanding draft advantage (+894). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Struggles across the board.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.