The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
73%27%
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
Lichsignature
Miposhka · 23 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Larl · 22 games
Rubick
Mira · 21 game
Enchantresssignature
Miposhka · 19 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 18 games
Spirit Breakersignature
Collapse · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Beastmastersignature
Collapse · 16 games
LGD Gaming
Timbersawoften banned
niu · 23 games
Techiessignature
pLAnet · 20 games
Beastmasteroften banned
niu · 19 games
Elder Titansignature
y` · 18 games
Ember Spiritsignature
NothingToSay · 18 games
Keeper of the Lightoften banned
pLAnet · 18 games
Medusasignature
shiro · 18 games
Primal Beastsignature
NothingToSay · 18 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.
Vengeful Spirit
215 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
180 picks · 382 bans
Sven
176 picks · 253 bans
Grimstroke
169 picks · 156 bans
Dark Willow
166 picks · 71 bans
Earthshaker
166 picks · 164 bans
Earth Spirit
155 picks · 235 bans
Skywrath Mage
150 picks · 86 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)86% vs 73%
Hero pool strength50% Team Spirit
Head-to-head2 – 2
Model total73% 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 correct37:35
Team Spirit 62%LGD Gaming 38%
The model gave 62% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 1:16:32.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TerrorbladeYatoro
TinkerNothingToSay
MagnusCollapse
Chaos Knightshiro
KunkkaLarl
Centaur Warrunnerniu
Shadow DemonMira
GrimstrokepLAnet
Elder TitanMiposhka
Ancient Apparitiony`
Game 2prediction correct33:23
Team Spirit 62%LGD Gaming 38%
The model gave 62% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 47:13.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
MorphlingYatoro
Doomniu
Chaos KnightCollapse
Spectreshiro
KunkkaLarl
MagnusNothingToSay
Dark WillowMira
GrimstrokepLAnet
Treant ProtectorMiposhka
Witch Doctory`
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 73%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2