The International 2023 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
37%63%
probability at match start · final 0:2
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.
Shopify Rebellion
Beastmasteroften banned
SabeRLight- · 22 games
Enchantresssignature
Fly · 21 game
Doomsignature
SabeRLight- · 19 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Abed · 19 games
Rubick
Cr1t- · 17 games
Miranasignature
Cr1t- · 16 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Abed · 15 games
Techies
Cr1t- · 15 games
Team Liquid
Rubicksignature
Boxi · 27 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Nisha · 23 games
Monkey Kingsignature
miCKe · 21 game
Iosignature
iNSaNiA · 20 games
Crystal Maidensignature
iNSaNiA · 19 games
Oraclesignature
iNSaNiA · 19 games
Pangoliersignature
Nisha · 19 games
Storm Spiritsignature
Nisha · 19 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
259 picks · 133 bans
Pangolier
201 picks · 415 bans
Vengeful Spirit
198 picks · 264 bans
Sven
179 picks · 254 bans
Beastmaster
172 picks · 364 bans
Dark Seer
170 picks · 315 bans
Skywrath Mage
168 picks · 102 bans
Ember Spirit
167 picks · 227 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)30% vs 43%
Hero pool strength57% Team Liquid
Head-to-head0 – 3
Model total63% 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 correct10:30
Shopify Rebellion 46%Team Liquid 54%
The model gave 54% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 35:47.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Naga SirenArteezy
LifestealermiCKe
KunkkaAbed
Spirit Breakerzai
BeastmasterSabeRLight-
Earth SpiritNisha
Shadow DemonCr1t-
Nature's ProphetBoxi
GrimstrokeFly
Ancient ApparitioniNSaNiA
Game 2prediction correct29:37
Shopify Rebellion 44%Team Liquid 56%
The model gave 56% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 46:33.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless VoidArteezy
Chaos KnightmiCKe
InvokerAbed
Razorzai
Legion CommanderSabeRLight-
KunkkaNisha
Dark WillowCr1t-
Spirit BreakerBoxi
ClockwerkFly
Ancient ApparitioniNSaNiA
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Liquid · 63%
Series resultTeam Liquid 0:2
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2