x5 Gaming came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (-371). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.

x5 Gaming fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★5655 vs ★9311), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.

The matchup matrix leans in favour of Zetta Games (-371), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.