ESL One Birmingham 2026 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
68%32%
probability at match start · final 2:0
The prediction was locked in using data as of the match start: hero winrates, form and head-to-head were computed only from games before it began. This is how the model's honest accuracy is verified.
Teams' go-to heroes · 6 months
Who plays what and how often they win. "Signature" — from 6 games with a 60%+ winrate: such a pick statistically raises the win chance.
Aurora Gaming
Jakirooften banned
Kaori · 52 games
Hoodwinksignature
Mira · 46 games
Marssignature
Ws · 46 games
Phoenixsignature
Kaori · 42 games
Warlocksignature
Kaori · 41 game
Pucksignature
Mikoto · 34 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Mira · 32 games
Ursaoften banned
Nightfall · 32 games
Xtreme Gaming
Warlock
xNova · 28 games
Primal Beastsignature
Xxs · 27 games
Shadow Demonsignature
fy · 21 game
Jakirooften banned
xNova · 20 games
Tinyoften banned
NothingToSay · 20 games
Marsoften banned
Xxs · 19 games
Phoenix
xNova · 19 games
Slardarsignature
Xxs · 19 games
Patch meta · 3 months
The most picked heroes of the pro scene and their winrate. Picking a meta hero adds points to the team in the model.
Jakiro
672 picks · 831 bans
Tiny
583 picks · 600 bans
Warlock
479 picks · 325 bans
Tusk
477 picks · 418 bans
Shadow Demon
414 picks · 1093 bans
Ember Spirit
398 picks · 696 bans
Shadow Fiend
394 picks · 1007 bans
Mars
385 picks · 628 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)75% vs 50%
Hero pool strength55% Aurora Gaming
Head-to-head5 – 2
Model total68% Aurora Gaming
Prediction by game vs result
Probabilities were locked in using statistics as of the match start: the draft was assessed by hero comfort, counter-picks and late-game potential. We compare against the actual result.
Game 1prediction correct24:15
Aurora Gaming 59%Xtreme Gaming 41%
The model gave 59% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 39:22.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
BeastmasterNightfall
KezAme
Void SpiritMikoto
PuckNothingToSay
MarsWs
KunkkaXxs
Skywrath MageMira
Shadow Shamanfy
WarlockKaori
Treant ProtectorxNova
Game 2prediction correct33:8
Aurora Gaming 59%Xtreme Gaming 41%
The model gave 59% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 31:53.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Naga SirenNightfall
Shadow FiendAme
Centaur WarrunnerWs
Primal BeastNothingToSay
Storm SpiritMikoto
SlardarXxs
JakiroKaori
Shadow Demonfy
HoodwinkMira
TuskxNova
Model check result
Model favoriteAurora Gaming · 68%
Series resultAurora Gaming 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2