The International 2025 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
88%12%
probability at match start · final 2:1
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
Tinysignature
miCKe · 36 games
Ember Spiritsignature
Nisha · 25 games
Puckoften banned
Nisha · 23 games
Terrorbladeoften banned
miCKe · 23 games
Dark Willowsignature
Boxi · 22 games
Shadow Shaman
Boxi · 22 games
Silenceroften banned
iNSaNiA · 22 games
Tuskoften banned
Boxi · 22 games
BOOM Esports
Tiny
Tims · 18 games
Kunkkasignature
Armel · 14 games
Terrorbladeoften banned
JaCkky · 14 games
Mirana
Tims · 12 games
Silenceroften banned
Jaunuel · 12 games
Dark Seeroften banned
Jabz · 10 games
Dragon Knight
Armel · 10 games
Pangoliersignature
Jabz · 10 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.
Shadow Shaman
450 picks · 419 bans
Dark Willow
363 picks · 195 bans
Tusk
341 picks · 348 bans
Puck
325 picks · 805 bans
Batrider
319 picks · 850 bans
Pangolier
285 picks · 397 bans
Tiny
284 picks · 229 bans
Nature's Prophet
282 picks · 531 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)61% vs 53%
Hero pool strength53% Team Liquid
Head-to-head1 – 0
Model total88% 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 correct44:23
Team Liquid 75%BOOM Esports 25%
The model gave 75% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 1:03:02.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
PuckNisha
LeshracArmel
DoommiCKe
Dragon KnightJaCkky
Primal BeastSabeRLight-
AbaddonJabz
DisruptoriNSaNiA
HoodwinkTims
BatriderBoxi
PugnaJaunuel
Game 2prediction missed10:23
Team Liquid 75%BOOM Esports 25%
The model gave 75% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by BOOM Esports in 40:45.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TinymiCKe
TerrorbladeJaCkky
LycanNisha
Queen of PainArmel
Sand KingSabeRLight-
MarsJabz
WindrangerBoxi
PugnaJaunuel
SilenceriNSaNiA
Dark WillowTims
Game 3prediction correct33:16
Team Liquid 75%BOOM Esports 25%
The model gave 75% on Team Liquid — the game was taken by Team Liquid in 43:41.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Faceless VoidmiCKe
TerrorbladeJaCkky
EarthshakerNisha
PuckArmel
LycanSabeRLight-
MarsJabz
WarlockiNSaNiA
ZeusJaunuel
WindrangerBoxi
Dark WillowTims
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Liquid · 88%
Series resultTeam Liquid 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3