The International 2026 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
73%27%
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 Falcons
Clockwerksignature
Cr1t- · 34 games
Tinysignature
Skiter · 29 games
Pangoliersignature
Malr1ne · 23 games
Hoodwink
Cr1t- · 22 games
Bristlebacksignature
ATF · 21 game
Phoenixsignature
Sneyking · 21 game
Timbersawsignature
ATF · 21 game
Marsoften banned
ATF · 20 games
LGD Gaming
Hoodwinksignature
Thiolicor · 26 games
Clockwerksignature
KJ · 20 games
Banesignature
KJ · 17 games
Pucksignature
TaiLung · 13 games
Necrophosoften banned
Yuma · 12 games
Batridersignature
Wisper · 11 games
Dark Seersignature
Wisper · 11 games
Grimstrokesignature
Thiolicor · 11 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
503 picks · 348 bans
Clockwerk
353 picks · 634 bans
Bane
350 picks · 401 bans
Ember Spirit
325 picks · 456 bans
Rubick
324 picks · 176 bans
Tiny
311 picks · 341 bans
Shadow Fiend
302 picks · 576 bans
Storm Spirit
298 picks · 329 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)67% vs 61%
Hero pool strength51% LGD Gaming
Head-to-head1 – 0
Model total73% 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 missed22:36
Team Falcons 63%LGD Gaming 37%
The model gave 63% on Team Falcons — the game was taken by LGD Gaming in 40:46.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
AlchemistSkiter
Phantom LancerYuma
HuskarMalr1ne
SnapfireWisper
MarsATF
WindrangerTopson
Crystal MaidenSneyking
HoodwinkKJ
Shadow DemonCr1t-
TuskThiolicor
Game 2prediction correct29:9
Team Falcons 62%LGD Gaming 38%
The model gave 62% on Team Falcons — the game was taken by Team Falcons in 37:36.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
NecrophosATF
Dark SeerWisper
TinySkiter
LinaYuma
PangolierMalr1ne
GyrocopterTopson
MiranaSneyking
Spirit BreakerThiolicor
Shadow DemonCr1t-
ClockwerkKJ
Game 3prediction correct38:21
Team Falcons 63%LGD Gaming 37%
The model gave 63% on Team Falcons — the game was taken by Team Falcons in 44:00.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
LinaMalr1ne
WindrangerYuma
PangolierATF
Dragon KnightTopson
SvenSkiter
BatriderWisper
Crystal MaidenSneyking
MiranaKJ
ClockwerkCr1t-
Shadow DemonThiolicor
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Falcons · 73%
Series resultTeam Falcons 2:1
Series predictioncorrect
Accuracy by game2 of 3