paiN Gaming came out on top despite a slight draft disadvantage (-389). At this level, small matchup gaps rarely decide the outcome.
paiN Gaming fields a noticeably stronger squad by leaderboard rank (★866 vs ★1636), giving them a tangible individual skill advantage heading into this match.
The matchup matrix leans in favour of AVULUS (-389), though the draft is far from one-sided — execution will matter more than the numbers suggest.
Strong across the board, favourable against most opposing picks.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Struggles across the board.
Dominant counter — statistically beats every hero in the opposing lineup.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Holds a decent edge overall.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.
Faces resistance from the opposing draft.