Draft Analysis: Natus Vincere vs Team Empire
Natus Vincere pulled off a major upset — Team Empire had a commanding draft advantage (-1130) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Natus Vincere fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★11414 vs ★15367), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Team Empire has a commanding draft advantage (-1130). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
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.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.