Ballas pulled off a major upset — team popov+4 had a commanding draft advantage (-1526) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Ballas fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★14926 vs ★17082), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, team popov+4 has a commanding draft advantage (-1526). 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.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.