OpTic Gaming won despite AKATSUKI holding the stronger draft (-502). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.

OpTic Gaming fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★24000 vs ★35393), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

AKATSUKI holds a clear draft edge at -502 total matchup score. OpTic Gaming will need to outperform individually to close the gap.