The International 2026 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
80%20%
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.
Team Falcons
Clockwerksignature
Cr1t- · 37 games
Tinysignature
Skiter · 31 game
Pangoliersignature
Malr1ne · 28 games
Timbersawsignature
ATF · 23 games
Enchantresssignature
Sneyking · 22 games
Hoodwink
Cr1t- · 22 games
Phoenixsignature
Sneyking · 22 games
Lionsignature
Cr1t- · 21 game
Vici Gaming
Windranger
shiro · 31 game
Tinysignature
shiro · 25 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Faith_bian · 24 games
Rubick
XinQ · 24 games
Shadow Fiendsignature
shiro · 18 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Xm · 17 games
Largosignature
Faith_bian · 15 games
Pangoliersignature
Faith_bian · 15 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.
Hoodwink
510 picks · 356 bans
Bane
361 picks · 436 bans
Clockwerk
348 picks · 600 bans
Ember Spirit
329 picks · 485 bans
Shadow Fiend
316 picks · 621 bans
Tiny
307 picks · 343 bans
Windranger
301 picks · 216 bans
Rubick
298 picks · 159 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)62% vs 50%
Hero pool strength54% Team Falcons
Head-to-head2 – 2
Model total80% Team Falcons
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 correct31:6
Team Falcons 69%Vici Gaming 31%
The model gave 69% on Team Falcons — the game was taken by Team Falcons in 40:46.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
ClinkzSkiter
Windrangershiro
SnapfireMalr1ne
Storm SpiritXm
PangolierATF
SlardarFaith_bian
EnchantressCr1t-
GrimstrokeXinQ
Treant ProtectorSneyking
Undyingy`
Game 2prediction correct31:11
Team Falcons 67%Vici Gaming 33%
The model gave 67% on Team Falcons — the game was taken by Team Falcons in 42:50.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
SvenSkiter
Shadow Fiendshiro
NecrophosATF
BeastmasterFaith_bian
Sand KingMalr1ne
PangolierXm
Crystal MaidenSneyking
Shadow DemonXinQ
ClockwerkCr1t-
Jakiroy`
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Falcons · 80%
Series resultTeam Falcons 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2