ESSENCE I · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
77%23%
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.
Nigma Galaxy
Hoodwink
OmaR · 34 games
Dazzle
GH · 28 games
Bristlebackoften banned
No!ob · 24 games
Muertaoften banned
rincyq · 24 games
Shadow Shaman
OmaR · 23 games
Void Spirit
SumaiL · 22 games
Beastmasteroften banned
No!ob · 21 game
Jakiro
GH · 21 game
Zero Tenacity
Hoodwinksignature
dEsire · 49 games
Jakirosignature
MoOz · 38 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Worick · 37 games
Bristlebacksignature
Nefrit · 36 games
Centaur Warrunneroften banned
Nefrit · 33 games
Sand Kingsignature
Worick · 32 games
Underlordoften banned
Nefrit · 28 games
Tusk
dEsire · 27 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.
Jakiro
505 picks · 413 bans
Hoodwink
485 picks · 263 bans
Phoenix
481 picks · 542 bans
Tiny
473 picks · 354 bans
Tusk
407 picks · 353 bans
Beastmaster
363 picks · 824 bans
Puck
354 picks · 872 bans
Warlock
345 picks · 203 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)57% vs 55%
Hero pool strength54% Zero Tenacity
Head-to-head4 – 0
Model total77% Nigma Galaxy
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 correct0:0
Nigma Galaxy 63%Zero Tenacity 37%
The model gave 63% on Nigma Galaxy — the game was taken by Nigma Galaxy in 24:07.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Terrorbladerincyq
LycanMikSa`
ViperDavai
PuckWorick
PangolierNo!ob
Monkey KingKami
TechiesGH
RubickMoOz
ClockwerkOmaR
GrimstrokedEsire
Game 2prediction correct51:31
Nigma Galaxy 63%Zero Tenacity 37%
The model gave 63% on Nigma Galaxy — the game was taken by Nigma Galaxy in 45:51.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Windrangerrincyq
MorphlingKami
BatriderNo!ob
BristlebackMikSa`
SlardarDavai
PangolierWorick
Winter WyvernGH
Nyx AssassindEsire
Spirit BreakerOmaR
RingmasterMoOz
Model check result
Model favoriteNigma Galaxy · 77%
Series resultNigma Galaxy 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2