The International 2023 · BO5
result vs predictionseries probability
58%42%
probability at match start · final 3:0
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 · 18 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 17 games
Spirit Breakersignature
Collapse · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Larl · 16 games
Gaimin Gladiators
Pangoliersignature
Quinn · 30 games
Techiessignature
tOfu · 29 games
Rubicksignature
tOfu · 26 games
Terrorbladesignature
dyrachyo · 26 games
Undyingoften banned
Seleri · 26 games
Dark Seersignature
Ace · 25 games
Enchantresssignature
Seleri · 25 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Ace · 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.
Vengeful Spirit
215 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
182 picks · 383 bans
Sven
176 picks · 253 bans
Grimstroke
172 picks · 157 bans
Dark Willow
168 picks · 73 bans
Earthshaker
166 picks · 164 bans
Earth Spirit
155 picks · 236 bans
Skywrath Mage
150 picks · 86 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)86% vs 62%
Hero pool strength51% Gaimin Gladiators
Head-to-head3 – 4
Model total58% 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 correct32:12
Team Spirit 56%Gaimin Gladiators 44%
The model gave 56% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 33:27.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
WeaverYatoro
Gyrocopterdyrachyo
PuckLarl
PangolierQuinn
BeastmasterCollapse
Lone DruidAce
TuskMira
MuertatOfu
Treant ProtectorMiposhka
SilencerSeleri
Game 2prediction correct33:22
Team Spirit 54%Gaimin Gladiators 46%
The model gave 54% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 42:59.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless VoidYatoro
Wraith KingAce
PangolierLarl
Morphlingdyrachyo
MagnusCollapse
Primal BeastQuinn
EnchantressMiposhka
MuertatOfu
GrimstrokeMira
Nature's ProphetSeleri
Game 3prediction correct36:32
Team Spirit 57%Gaimin Gladiators 43%
The model gave 57% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 42:05.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Chaos KnightYatoro
BrewmasterAce
Spirit BreakerCollapse
Spectredyrachyo
DazzleLarl
PangolierQuinn
TuskMira
MuertatOfu
GrimstrokeMiposhka
Ancient ApparitionSeleri
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 58%
Series resultTeam Spirit 3:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game3 of 3