Execration won despite DIREBORN holding the stronger draft (+487). The matchup matrix was wrong on this one — individual skill and in-game decisions proved decisive.

DIREBORN holds an edge in player rank compared to Execration (★341 vs ★460), suggesting a modest difference in raw player calibre.

The matchup matrix leans in favour of DIREBORN (+487), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.