FINISHED ESL One Birmingham 2026 Qualifiers| Delay 15:00 | ID 15428 | 16.01.2026 18:00 | View Match →
WINNER
4220
Aurora Gaming
0 : 0
series
WINNER
Inner Circle x Insanity
422
VS

Draft Analysis: Aurora Gaming vs Inner Circle x Insanity

Inner Circle x Insanity came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (+236). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Inner Circle x Insanity fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★422 vs ★4220), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (+236), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.

Aurora Gaming
Phantom Assassin +401

Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.

Shadow Demon +234

Holds a decent edge overall.

Treant Protector +189

Holds a decent edge overall.

Axe -45

Roughly even.

Puck -543

Difficult matchup — countered by most heroes in the opposing lineup.

Inner Circle x Insanity
Tiny +468

Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.

Undying +260

Holds a decent edge overall.

Beastmaster -215

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

Dazzle -258

Faces resistance from the opposing draft.

Clinkz -492

Struggles across the board.