ESL One Birmingham 2026 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
53%47%
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.
Aurora Gaming
Jakirooften banned
Kaori · 50 games
Marssignature
Ws · 45 games
Hoodwinksignature
Mira · 44 games
Warlocksignature
Kaori · 40 games
Phoenixsignature
Kaori · 39 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Mira · 32 games
Pucksignature
Mikoto · 31 game
Ursaoften banned
Nightfall · 31 game
Team Falcons
Jakirosignature
Sneyking · 30 games
Chensignature
Sneyking · 29 games
Pangoliersignature
Malr1ne · 28 games
Dragon Knightsignature
Skiter · 27 games
Marsoften banned
ATF · 27 games
Ringmastersignature
Cr1t- · 27 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Cr1t- · 20 games
Sand Kingsignature
Malr1ne · 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.
Jakiro
650 picks · 819 bans
Tiny
565 picks · 588 bans
Tusk
466 picks · 404 bans
Warlock
459 picks · 307 bans
Shadow Demon
413 picks · 1062 bans
Ember Spirit
387 picks · 691 bans
Mars
380 picks · 616 bans
Shadow Fiend
377 picks · 981 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)75% vs 50%
Hero pool strength51% Aurora Gaming
Head-to-head2 – 2
Model total53% Aurora Gaming
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 correct34:17
Aurora Gaming 54%Team Falcons 46%
The model gave 54% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 49:39.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
WindrangerNightfall
BristlebackATF
PuckMikoto
KezSkiter
BrewmasterWs
BatriderMalr1ne
HoodwinkMira
Shadow ShamanCr1t-
PhoenixKaori
Treant ProtectorSneyking
Game 2prediction correct40:3
Aurora Gaming 51%Team Falcons 49%
The model gave 51% on Aurora Gaming — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 26:07.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
MarciNightfall
Troll WarlordSkiter
Storm SpiritMikoto
LargoATF
DoomWs
Ember SpiritMalr1ne
TuskMira
WarlockSneyking
PhoenixKaori
Earth SpiritCr1t-
Model check result
Model favoriteAurora Gaming · 53%
Series resultAurora Gaming 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2