Draft Analysis: Hive vs Ilbirs Esports
Ilbirs Esports pulled off a major upset — Hive had a commanding draft advantage (+1304) but couldn't convert it. A clear case of execution beating the numbers.
Ilbirs Esports fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★1173 vs ★1565), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
From a hero matchup standpoint, Hive has a commanding draft advantage (+1304). Their heroes are statistically favoured across the majority of matchup cells, making this a very lopsided draft on paper.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Roughly even.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Struggles across the board.
Struggles across the board.