The International 2026 · BO3
result vs predictionseries probability
56%44%
probability at match start · final 1:2
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
Invokersignature
Chira JUNIOR · 24 games
Jakirosignature
Malady · 21 game
Tinyoften banned
Saksa · 21 game
Slardarsignature
Chira JUNIOR · 19 games
Centaur Warrunnersignature
DM · 16 games
Hoodwinksignature
Saksa · 16 games
Keeper of the Lightoften banned
Saksa · 16 games
Kezsignature
Watson · 16 games
Aurora Gaming
Hoodwinksignature
Mira · 54 games
Phoenix
Kaori · 50 games
Lionsignature
Mira · 38 games
Warlocksignature
Kaori · 38 games
Windrangersignature
Nightfall · 38 games
Jakirosignature
Kaori · 37 games
Pucksignature
Mikoto · 37 games
Storm Spiritoften banned
Mikoto · 32 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
515 picks · 354 bans
Bane
359 picks · 423 bans
Clockwerk
348 picks · 629 bans
Ember Spirit
331 picks · 475 bans
Rubick
312 picks · 170 bans
Tiny
312 picks · 346 bans
Shadow Fiend
310 picks · 596 bans
Windranger
302 picks · 221 bans
Prediction components
Form (series winrate)70% vs 59%
Hero pool strength53% Team Yandex
Head-to-head4 – 2
Model total56% 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 correct34:21
Team Yandex 55%Aurora Gaming 45%
The model gave 55% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Team Yandex in 42:08.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
NecrophosWatson
Shadow FiendNightfall
Monkey KingChira JUNIOR
UnderlordWs
Centaur WarrunnerDM
Earth SpiritMikoto
HoodwinkSaksa
MiranaMira
Treant ProtectorMalady
Winter WyvernKaori
Game 2prediction missed9:36
Team Yandex 55%Aurora Gaming 45%
The model gave 55% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 40:21.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
LinaWatson
InvokerMikoto
DoomDM
Centaur WarrunnerWs
Ember SpiritChira JUNIOR
TinyNightfall
MiranaSaksa
Winter WyvernKaori
TuskMalady
Dark WillowMira
Game 3prediction missed9:29
Team Yandex 54%Aurora Gaming 46%
The model gave 54% on Team Yandex — the game was taken by Aurora Gaming in 33:52.
Expected value against opponent's pick · 12 mo
KezWatson
LycanWs
NecrophosChira JUNIOR
Shadow FiendNightfall
Centaur WarrunnerDM
Earth SpiritMikoto
Shadow DemonSaksa
JakiroKaori
UndyingMalady
MiranaMira
Model check result
Model favoriteTeam Yandex · 56%
Series resultAurora Gaming 1:2
Series predictionmissed
Accuracy by game1 of 3