The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
64%36%
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
Lichsignature
Miposhka · 23 games
Storm Spiritsignature
Larl · 23 games
Rubick
Mira · 21 game
Enchantresssignature
Miposhka · 20 games
Pangoliersignature
Larl · 18 games
Skywrath Magesignature
Mira · 17 games
Spirit Breakersignature
Collapse · 17 games
Batrideroften banned
Collapse · 16 games
Team Liquid
Ember Spiritsignature
Nisha · 21 game
Rubicksignature
Boxi · 20 games
Monkey Kingsignature
miCKe · 17 games
Oraclesignature
iNSaNiA · 17 games
Techies
Boxi · 17 games
Bloodseekeroften banned
miCKe · 16 games
Medusasignature
miCKe · 16 games
Storm Spiritsignature
Nisha · 16 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
214 picks · 270 bans
Pangolier
179 picks · 384 bans
Sven
176 picks · 253 bans
Grimstroke
166 picks · 153 bans
Earthshaker
165 picks · 164 bans
Dark Willow
162 picks · 70 bans
Earth Spirit
154 picks · 231 bans
Skywrath Mage
149 picks · 85 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)85% vs 44%
Hero pool strength51% Team Spirit
Head-to-head2 – 1
Model total64% 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 correct38:14
Team Spirit 61%Team Liquid 39%
The model gave 61% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 40:29.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Chaos KnightYatoro
SvenmiCKe
AxeCollapse
MagnusNisha
KunkkaLarl
Tidehunterzai
PhoenixMiposhka
GrimstrokeiNSaNiA
Dark WillowMira
MuertaBoxi
Game 2prediction missed22:33
Team Spirit 58%Team Liquid 42%
The model gave 58% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 54:04.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
SpectreYatoro
WeavermiCKe
Earth SpiritLarl
Spirit Breakerzai
TidehunterCollapse
PangolierNisha
PhoenixMiposhka
MuertaBoxi
Shadow DemonMira
PugnaiNSaNiA
Game 3prediction correct35:36
Team Spirit 57%Team Liquid 43%
The model gave 57% on Team Spirit — the game was taken by Team Spirit in 53:20.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
WeaverYatoro
SpectremiCKe
TinyLarl
Brewmasterzai
Night StalkerCollapse
RikiNisha
GrimstrokeMiposhka
DisruptoriNSaNiA
InvokerMira
Dark WillowBoxi
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Spirit · 64%
Series resultTeam Spirit 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3