Ilbirs Esports pulled off a major upset — Rune Eaters had a commanding draft advantage (+854) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.

Ilbirs Esports fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★610 vs ★2566), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

From a hero matchup standpoint, Rune Eaters has a commanding draft advantage (+854). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.