The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
46%54%
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.
Talon Esports
Silenceroften banned
Oli · 20 games
Rubick
Oli · 18 games
Void Spirit
Mikoto · 17 games
Techiessignature
Q · 16 games
Windranger
Mikoto · 16 games
Pugnasignature
Oli · 15 games
Batridersignature
Q · 14 games
Terrorbladeoften banned
23savage · 14 games
PSG Quest
Rubick
OmaR · 34 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Kaori · 33 games
Techiessignature
OmaR · 25 games
Phoenixoften banned
Kaori · 21 game
Silencersignature
Kaori · 20 games
Miranasignature
OmaR · 18 games
Pangolieroften banned
No!ob · 18 games
Snapfiresignature
No!ob · 18 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
262 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
207 picks · 431 bans
Vengeful Spirit
203 picks · 267 bans
Sven
184 picks · 259 bans
Beastmaster
174 picks · 369 bans
Dark Seer
172 picks · 321 bans
Skywrath Mage
172 picks · 105 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)38% vs 41%
Hero pool strength53% PSG Quest
Head-to-head1 – 0
Model total54% PSG Quest
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 missed24:9
Talon Esports 47%PSG Quest 53%
The model gave 53% on PSG Quest — the game was taken by Talon Esports in 50:41.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Lifestealer23savage
MedusaTA2000
BristlebackJabz
SnapfireNo!ob
Storm SpiritMikoto
TidehunterTobi
TinyQ
Shadow DemonKaori
PugnaOli
MiranaOmaR
Game 2prediction missed44:18
Talon Esports 46%PSG Quest 54%
The model gave 54% on PSG Quest — the game was taken by Talon Esports in 42:27.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless Void23savage
GyrocopterTA2000
BristlebackJabz
Death ProphetNo!ob
Primal BeastMikoto
BrewmasterTobi
TuskQ
RubickOmaR
EnchantressOli
Vengeful SpiritKaori
Model check result
Model favoritePSG Quest · 54%
Series resultTalon Esports 2:0
Series predictionmissed
Accuracy by game0 of 2