Teiko came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (-275). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

Nethercore fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★8555 vs ★10000), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The draft is fairly balanced (-275), with neither team holding a significant statistical edge. This one is likely to be decided by play rather than picks.