Draft Analysis

Astini+5 fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★385 vs ★3274), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The matchup matrix leans in favour of Astini+5 (+392), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.

For Astini+5, Templar Assassin is the standout pick of the draft — with a combined advantage of +415 across all five opposing heroes, it puts enormous pressure on the enemy lineup.

On the other side, NAVI Junior's Kez applies the most pressure on Astini+5, with a -168 combined matchup total.

The Templar Assassin vs Skywrath Mage matchup is a key factor in this draft — Templar Assassin carries a +289 statistical edge over Skywrath Mage, making it one of the strongest individual counters on the board.

Conversely, Phoenix faces an uphill battle against Skywrath Mage (-172). This problematic matchup could become a focal point — if Astini+5 cannot find rotations to mitigate it, NAVI Junior will look to exploit it relentlessly.