Draft Analysis: Степан (PRIME) vs Never Back Down
Степан (PRIME) pulled off a major upset — Never Back Down had a commanding draft advantage (-869) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Степан (PRIME) fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★16000 vs ★18000), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Never Back Down has a commanding draft advantage (-869). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Struggles across the board.