Virtus.pro came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+386). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Virtus.pro holds an edge in player rank compared to Team Liquid (★472 vs ★574), suggesting a modest difference in raw player calibre.

The matchup matrix leans in favour of Team Liquid (+386), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.