Pre-match analysis · BO3

CyberHero vs PuckChamp: lane pressure against the long game

Data snapshot

Series start

CyberHero × PuckChamp

CyberHero have a convincing example of fast pressure. PuckChamp have a recent example of recovering a series after a poor opening map. We compare those signals without bold promises.

Published schedule · RDY · Bo3.gg

Two match databases list the same pairing and time. We found no separate organiser announcement for this fixture; check the source schedule before watching.

Our prediction

We give CyberHero a very slight edge, with low confidence. Their Division 2 opener was convincing, but recent win totals show no overall edge, and PuckChamp won the last two series in the sample.

Slight edge CyberHero · Confidence Low

What supports the view

  • CyberHero closed out the Yakult Brothers series quickly. Ainkrad played Invoker and bb3px played Dragon Knight on the first map; the lane data gives an example of early initiative.
  • If that start becomes map control and objectives, PuckChamp will have to respond sooner. This is our scenario for the series, not a measured pattern.
  • CyberHero won the previous head-to-head. We give it limited weight: PuckChamp's lineup has changed, so the old score does not describe the same players facing each other.

Reasons for caution

  • PuckChamp recently beat Nemiga and InterActive Philippines. The recent series list does not support a strong CyberHero advantage.
  • After losing the opening map to InterActive Philippines, PuckChamp won two long maps. Their adjustments between maps are a real reason for caution.

Team form

CyberHero

Last five completed series at the snapshot date ·

Yakult Brothers · 2:0

Source · Bo3.gg

Ka4kanarskie cyxariki · 1:2

Source · Bo3.gg

HULIGANI · 0:2

Source · Bo3.gg

Nemiga Gaming · 2:1

Source · Bo3.gg

GamerLegion · 0:2

Source · Bo3.gg

PuckChamp

Last five completed series at the snapshot date ·

InterActive Philippines · 2:1

Source · Bo3.gg

Nemiga Gaming · 2:1

Source · Bo3.gg

Angry Birds · 0:2

Source · Bo3.gg

Inner Circle x Insanity · 1:2

Source · Bo3.gg

Xipto Esports · 1:2

Source · Bo3.gg

Rosters

The rosters come from the latest verified matches. PuckChamp had Akamu in the old head-to-head and Qute in the recent snapshot, weakening the comparison.

CyberHero

Last observed roster; this five-player lineup is not confirmed for the future series. ·

WoE · Ainkrad · bb3px · sematary · Htrd

Bo3.gg

PuckChamp

Last observed roster; this five-player lineup is not confirmed for the future series. ·

onlital · gbc · krol9ash · Gothic- · Qute

Bo3.gg

Head-to-head

CyberHero's historical win does not establish an advantage for the current lineups. One meeting with a roster change carries limited weight.

  • · CyberHero 2:0 PuckChamp · Bo3.gg

When to reassess

  • If PuckChamp stabilise the lanes and again find a working plan between maps, CyberHero's small starting edge should be removed.
  • A convincing new result or a stand-in before the series could change the view. Different opponents mean we cannot compare the teams purely by how quickly they won.

Sources and checks

After the listed time, this remains a dated pre-match analysis. The date passing alone does not confirm that a match started or finished; check the sources for the result.

  • ESL · Data snapshot
  • ESL · Data snapshot
  • RDY · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot
  • Dota2ProTracker · Data snapshot
  • Dota2ProTracker · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot
  • Dota2ProTracker · Data snapshot
  • Bo3.gg · Data snapshot

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