The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
91%9%
probability at match start · final 2:1
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 · 20 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 18 games
Skywrath Magesignature
Mira · 18 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Beastmastersignature
Collapse · 16 games
Virtus.pro
Skywrath Mage
sayuw · 12 games
Techies
Fng · 11 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Noticed · 10 games
Ember Spiritoften banned
Squad1x · 10 games
Keeper of the Lightoften banned
sayuw · 9 games
Earthshakersignature
Squad1x · 8 games
Dark Willowsignature
sayuw · 7 games
Monkey Kingoften banned
Kiritych · 7 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
226 picks · 116 bans
Vengeful Spirit
214 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
205 picks · 422 bans
Sven
187 picks · 261 bans
Skywrath Mage
173 picks · 100 bans
Earthshaker
165 picks · 166 bans
Beastmaster
164 picks · 354 bans
Dark Seer
158 picks · 295 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)71% vs 44%
Hero pool strength51% Team Spirit
Head-to-head3 – 0
Model total91% 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 missed10:32
Team Spirit 76%Virtus.pro 24%
The model gave 76% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Virtus.pro in 33:25.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless VoidYatoro
SpectreKiritych
Spirit BreakerCollapse
BristlebackNoticed
ViperLarl
LinaSquad1x
HoodwinkMira
Pugnasayuw
Ancient ApparitionMiposhka
GrimstrokeFng
Game 2prediction correct47:35
Team Spirit 79%Virtus.pro 21%
The model gave 79% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 59:31.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
MuertaYatoro
Templar AssassinSquad1x
DawnbreakerCollapse
Chaos KnightKiritych
PuckLarl
Centaur WarrunnerNoticed
GrimstrokeMira
Invokersayuw
TuskMiposhka
PhoenixFng
Game 3prediction correct30:20
Team Spirit 78%Virtus.pro 22%
The model gave 78% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 46:51.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
SvenYatoro
SpectreKiritych
InvokerLarl
Keeper of the LightSquad1x
TidehunterCollapse
Wraith KingNoticed
Dark WillowMira
Muertasayuw
Treant ProtectorMiposhka
GrimstrokeFng
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 91%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3