ESL One Birmingham 2026 · BO2
result vs predictionseries probability
74%26%
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 Yandex
Jakirosignature
Malady · 44 games
Tusksignature
Malady · 39 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Saksa · 31 game
Slardaroften banned
Chira JUNIOR · 28 games
Templar Assassinsignature
Watson · 27 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Chira JUNIOR · 25 games
Tinysignature
Saksa · 25 games
Hoodwinksignature
Saksa · 23 games
MOUZ
Tusksignature
yamich · 76 games
Snapfire
Seleri · 50 games
Pudge
yamich · 47 games
Leshracsignature
MidOne · 45 games
Tidehuntersignature
BOOM · 45 games
Dragon Knightsignature
Crystallis · 44 games
Marssignature
BOOM · 41 game
Pugnasignature
Seleri · 41 game
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
688 picks · 847 bans
Tiny
594 picks · 612 bans
Tusk
492 picks · 425 bans
Warlock
489 picks · 337 bans
Shadow Demon
424 picks · 1111 bans
Shadow Fiend
404 picks · 1033 bans
Ember Spirit
400 picks · 701 bans
Mars
390 picks · 631 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)55% vs 40%
Hero pool strength54% Team Yandex
Head-to-head5 – 3
Model total74% Team Yandex
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 correct32:21
Team Yandex 64%MOUZ 36%
The model gave 64% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 32:16.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TerrorbladeWatson
PangolierBOOM
Void SpiritChira JUNIOR
RazorCrystallis
SlardarNoticed
LeshracMidOne
Shadow DemonMalady
WarlockSeleri
Shadow ShamanSaksa
Tuskyamich
Game 2prediction correct40:9
Team Yandex 66%MOUZ 34%
The model gave 66% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 30:55.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Templar AssassinWatson
UrsaCrystallis
TidehunterNoticed
Void SpiritMidOne
Ember SpiritChira JUNIOR
VenomancerBOOM
MarciSaksa
EnchantressSeleri
PhoenixMalady
Bounty Hunteryamich
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Yandex · 74%
Series resultTeam Yandex 2:0
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 2