ESL One Birmingham 2026 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
60%40%
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 Yandex
Jakirosignature
Malady · 46 games
Tusksignature
Malady · 39 games
Shadow Demonsignature
Saksa · 34 games
Slardaroften banned
Chira JUNIOR · 31 game
Templar Assassinsignature
Watson · 28 games
Beastmasteroften banned
Chira JUNIOR · 26 games
Tinyoften banned
Saksa · 26 games
Ursasignature
Watson · 24 games
Xtreme Gaming
Warlock
xNova · 29 games
Primal Beastsignature
Xxs · 28 games
Marsoften banned
Xxs · 24 games
Tusk
fy · 24 games
Phoenix
xNova · 23 games
Shadow Demonsignature
fy · 23 games
Slardarsignature
Xxs · 22 games
Jakirooften banned
xNova · 21 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
675 picks · 853 bans
Tiny
577 picks · 590 bans
Tusk
501 picks · 429 bans
Warlock
483 picks · 335 bans
Shadow Demon
422 picks · 1130 bans
Ember Spirit
403 picks · 690 bans
Shadow Fiend
400 picks · 1028 bans
Mars
394 picks · 622 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)55% vs 51%
Hero pool strength56% Team Yandex
Head-to-head2 – 2
Model total60% 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 correct28:19
Team Yandex 58%Xtreme Gaming 42%
The model gave 58% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 40:39.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
Templar AssassinWatson
Monkey KingAme
Ember SpiritChira JUNIOR
LeshracNothingToSay
TidehunterNoticed
MarsXxs
BatriderSaksa
Tuskfy
PhoenixMalady
OraclexNova
Game 2prediction missed15:38
Team Yandex 58%Xtreme Gaming 42%
The model gave 58% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Xtreme Gaming in 33:57.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
BatriderNoticed
Faceless VoidAme
Ember SpiritChira JUNIOR
BristlebackXxs
MuertaWatson
PangolierNothingToSay
PhoenixMalady
Iofy
Monkey KingSaksa
DisruptorxNova
Game 3prediction correct31:15
Team Yandex 55%Xtreme Gaming 45%
The model gave 55% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 33:57.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
TinyWatson
BristlebackXxs
Void SpiritChira JUNIOR
BeastmasterAme
TidehunterNoticed
Keeper of the LightNothingToSay
RubickMalady
Spirit Breakerfy
MarciSaksa
EnchantressxNova
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Yandex · 60%
Series resultTeam Yandex 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3