Winter Bear came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (-250). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Rune Eaters fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★649 vs ★1545), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (-250), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.