raka has slow normals...sub zeros d4 is faster than everything raka has, except for this d3 which has short range...
baraka gets insane chip damage from not even hitting you
this match is all about the lifelead, yes, subzeros D4 is faster, but blade charge punishes that and lets not forget that whiffs are punishable.
when life is even baraka can poke with a safe blade charge for 2% chip and meter, if you anticipate that you can clone, but then you're not actively taking the lead back
what makes this subzero adv IMO is that
Baraka with meter= subzero cant do shit to build meter and has to chase him
Subzero with meter= baraka cant do anything anyways because he risks a trade
Baraka when he doesnt wanna waste meter= subzero can build meter
Subzero when he doesnt wanna waste meter= baraka still risks getting frozen
when subzero chases raka he can't zone if baraka has meter, raka HAS to be managing his meter better in order to be able to steal the lead back with ex charge incase sub fucks up
both parties have to be very well spaced, its just that subzero builds meter when baraka doesnt have or doesnt wanna waste it and still be at a losing lifelead, this is of course taking into account the huge chip + meter drain of baraka if and when he gets in.
IMO in decimals this is 5.5-4.5, its really not a 6-4 or a decent disadvantage but as the number system on which the MU chart is based me basically forces me to put it like that.