On May 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, MOUZ will face off against OG in a best-of-2 series during the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 Play-In Group A. This matchup is part of the ongoing FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 tournament, which you can follow here. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. 

Current form of the teams

MOUZ 

MOUZ has been showing a mixed form recently. Ranked at 43rd in the world, as per the Valve Rankings, MOUZ has a recent half-year win rate of 55%, which is an improvement compared to their overall win rate of 51%. Their recent performance in the European Pro League Season 24 was commendable, where they secured the 2nd place, earning $5,000. In their last five matches, MOUZ has a record of three wins and two losses. They managed victories against Hydra, ASAKURA, and Passion UA, but suffered defeats to Apple City Gang and ASAKURA in the grand final. Their recent half-year earnings amount to $15,500, placing them at 43rd in the earnings ranking.

OG

OG, on the other hand, has been struggling to find their footing. With a recent half-year win rate of just 25%, they have not been able to replicate their past success. Their overall win rate stands at 43%, with no wins in the past month. In their recent matches, OG has managed to draw against Edge but faced losses against Xtreme Gaming, 1win Team, End Game, and RABOTYAGI. Despite these setbacks, OG has managed to earn $48,000 over the last six months, ranking them 22nd in earnings.

Most Frequent Picks

In the professional Dota 2 scene, hero picks are a fundamental part of a team's overall strategy. Current trends highlight meta-defining heroes that shape gameplay and influence tactical choices.

MOUZ 

OG

Most Frequent Bans

Hero bans on the pro stage are equally critical, serving to counter an opponent's key strengths. The latest ban patterns focus on removing the most impactful heroes in the current meta.

MOUZ 

OG

Head-to-Head

Historically, OG has had the upper hand against MOUZ, with a head-to-head win rate of 88%. In their last five encounters, OG has emerged victorious in four, with their most recent encounter on November 16, 2024, ending in a 2-0 win for OG. However, MOUZ did manage to snatch a 2-1 victory on September 25, 2024. This history suggests a trend where OG has consistently outperformed MOUZ, particularly in map control and execution.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and historical data, a draw seems to be the most likely outcome for this best-of-2 series. MOUZ has shown improvement in their recent performances and could potentially take a map off OG. However, OG’s historical dominance and experience in head-to-head matchups cannot be overlooked, making it plausible for them to secure at least one map in the series. Both teams have their strengths, and this match could very well end with each team taking a map, resulting in a 1:1 scoreline.

Prediction: MOUZ win 2:0

Match odds:

MOUZ (2.10) versus OG (5.80) on May 11, 2025, at 14:00 CEST.

Odds provided by Stake and are current at the time of publication. 

The tournament runs from May 12 to 18, 2025, featuring a round-robin group stage followed by double-elimination playoffs. The top two teams will qualify for the Main Tournament. Follow the schedule and results via this link.