The International 2026 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
40%60%
probability at match start · final 1:2
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.
1w Team
Hoodwink
Ari · 35 games
Rubick
swedenstrong · 25 games
Bristlebackoften banned
мистер мораль · 21 game
Venomancer
Rein · 21 game
Puckoften banned
Squad1x · 19 games
Kezsignature
Pure~ · 18 games
Ringmaster
Whitemon · 18 games
Tusk
swedenstrong · 18 games
BETBOOM TEAM
Kezsignature
Kiritych · 30 games
Slardaroften banned
gpK~ · 30 games
Windrangersignature
Save- · 30 games
Hoodwink
Save- · 28 games
Winter Wyvernsignature
Kataomi · 27 games
Banesignature
Kataomi · 25 games
Ember Spiritsignature
gpK~ · 25 games
Largosignature
MieRo · 23 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.
Hoodwink
486 picks · 336 bans
Bane
355 picks · 442 bans
Clockwerk
340 picks · 542 bans
Ember Spirit
317 picks · 481 bans
Shadow Fiend
314 picks · 634 bans
Tiny
295 picks · 324 bans
Windranger
284 picks · 205 bans
Snapfire
276 picks · 436 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)52% vs 57%
Hero pool strength58% BETBOOM TEAM
Head-to-head1 – 4
Model total60% BETBOOM TEAM
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 missed18:7
1w Team 43%BETBOOM TEAM 57%
The model gave 57% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by 1w Team in 38:47.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Chaos KnightPure~
Templar AssassinKiritych
Linabzm
Dragon KnightgpK~
Centaur Warrunner33
LargoMieRo
Keeper of the LightAri
MiranaSave-
RingmasterWhitemon
BaneKataomi
Game 2prediction correct11:27
1w Team 45%BETBOOM TEAM 55%
The model gave 55% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by BETBOOM TEAM in 47:38.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Linabzm
IoKiritych
DoomPure~
Centaur WarrunnerMieRo
Dark Seer33
PuckgpK~
LionWhitemon
HoodwinkSave-
Bounty HunterAri
Winter WyvernKataomi
Game 3prediction correct12:36
1w Team 43%BETBOOM TEAM 57%
The model gave 57% on BETBOOM TEAM — the game was taken by BETBOOM TEAM in 41:43.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
IoPure~
VipergpK~
Tidehunter33
KezKiritych
Dragon Knightbzm
LargoMieRo
LionAri
RubickSave-
UndyingWhitemon
Winter WyvernKataomi
Model check result
Model favoriteBETBOOM TEAM · 60%
Series resultBETBOOM TEAM 1:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3