The International 2023 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
84%16%
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 Liquid
Rubicksignature
Boxi · 27 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Nisha · 23 games
Monkey Kingsignature
miCKe · 21 game
Crystal Maidensignature
iNSaNiA · 19 games
Iosignature
iNSaNiA · 19 games
Oraclesignature
iNSaNiA · 19 games
Pangoliersignature
Nisha · 19 games
Bloodseekersignature
miCKe · 18 games
Evil Geniuses
Rubick
Matthew · 25 games
Monkey Kingoften banned
Pakazs · 24 games
Snapfireoften banned
Matthew · 24 games
Skywrath Mage
Matthew · 23 games
Bounty Huntersignature
Matthew · 20 games
Doomoften banned
Wisper · 20 games
Morphlingoften banned
Pakazs · 19 games
Legion Commandersignature
Chris Luck · 17 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
263 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
210 picks · 441 bans
Vengeful Spirit
209 picks · 269 bans
Sven
187 picks · 260 bans
Skywrath Mage
176 picks · 106 bans
Beastmaster
174 picks · 372 bans
Dark Seer
172 picks · 322 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)47% vs 22%
Hero pool strength59% Team Liquid
Head-to-head4 – 0
Model total84% Team Liquid
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 correct31:15
Team Liquid 69%Evil Geniuses 31%
The model gave 69% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 37:44.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TerrorblademiCKe
Phantom AssassinPakazs
Earth SpiritNisha
PangolierChris Luck
Primal Beastzai
AxeWisper
Dark WillowBoxi
Treant ProtectorMatthew
Ancient ApparitioniNSaNiA
Vengeful SpiritPanda
Game 2prediction correct40:21
Team Liquid 70%Evil Geniuses 30%
The model gave 70% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 36:04.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Chaos KnightmiCKe
SvenPakazs
WindrangerNisha
Queen of PainChris Luck
Bristlebackzai
PhoenixWisper
Nature's ProphetBoxi
DoomMatthew
Vengeful SpiritiNSaNiA
GrimstrokePanda
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Liquid · 84%
Series resultTeam Liquid 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2