The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
92%8%
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.
Team Spirit
Rubick
Mira · 24 games
Lichsignature
Miposhka · 23 games
Storm Spiritsignature
Larl · 23 games
Enchantresssignature
Miposhka · 17 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Beastmastersignature
Collapse · 16 games
Bloodseekeroften banned
Yatoro · 16 games
Evil Geniuses
Monkey Kingoften banned
Pakazs · 25 games
Rubick
Matthew · 25 games
Snapfireoften banned
Matthew · 24 games
Skywrath Mage
Matthew · 23 games
Bounty Huntersignature
Matthew · 19 games
Doomoften banned
Wisper · 19 games
Morphlingoften banned
Pakazs · 19 games
Legion Commandersignature
Chris Luck · 17 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.
Rubick
259 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
201 picks · 417 bans
Vengeful Spirit
198 picks · 265 bans
Sven
179 picks · 255 bans
Beastmaster
173 picks · 364 bans
Dark Seer
170 picks · 315 bans
Skywrath Mage
169 picks · 102 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)69% vs 21%
Hero pool strength56% Team Spirit
Head-to-head3 – 0
Model total92% Team Spirit
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 correct36:13
Team Spirit 79%Evil Geniuses 21%
The model gave 79% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 30:17.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
BristlebackCollapse
SpectrePakazs
Chaos KnightYatoro
DoomWisper
PangolierLarl
Earth SpiritChris Luck
GrimstrokeMiposhka
DawnbreakerMatthew
Skywrath MageMira
Vengeful SpiritPanda
Game 2prediction correct39:36
Team Spirit 78%Evil Geniuses 22%
The model gave 78% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 58:54.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Phantom AssassinYatoro
BristlebackWisper
Primal BeastLarl
PudgePakazs
EnchantressMiposhka
PangolierChris Luck
AxeCollapse
Crystal MaidenMatthew
Skywrath MageMira
GrimstrokePanda
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 92%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2