The International 2025 is set to feature an intense matchup between Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming on September 4, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. This best-of-3 series will take place during the Group Stage of The International 2025, hosted in Germany. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For further details, visit the match page.

Current form of the teams

Aurora Gaming

Aurora Gaming enters this matchup with a mixed recent performance. They currently hold a win rate of 44% overall, with a slight improvement over the recent year at 48%, but their form has dipped in the last month to 20%. Their recent participation in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 6 saw them finish in 5-6th place, earning $10,000. In their last five matches, Aurora Gaming has one win against Tidebound, two draws against Virtus.pro and PARIVISION, and two losses to Team Liquid and Team Falcons. This indicates a team struggling to find consistency in their gameplay. Aurora Gaming has accumulated $420,000 in earnings over the past six months, ranking them 10th among their peers.

Xtreme Gaming

In contrast, Xtreme Gaming displays a more robust form, with a 51% win rate overall and a 55% win rate over the past half year, showcasing their ability to maintain performance. They recently secured a 3rd place finish at the Clavision DOTA2 Masters 2025: Snow-Ruyi, earning $87,500. Their last five matches include four victories against BetBoom Team, Nigma Galaxy, PARIVISION, and Yakutou Brothers, and one loss to Tidebound. This series of wins highlights their capability to perform under pressure and their readiness for The International. Xtreme Gaming’s earnings over the last six months amount to $550,000, placing them 8th in the financial rankings.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, the draft phase plays a crucial role in shaping a team's strategy. Hero selection strongly influences the current meta, sets the pace of the game, enhances the team's combat potential, controls the map, and forms the overall tactical concept.

Aurora Gaming

Xtreme Gaming

Most Frequent Bans

Bans are also significant—teams often ban signature or priority heroes of the opponent to disrupt their plan. Meta-defining heroes become key targets for bans, and removing them from the draft can significantly alter the course of the match and impact the series outcome.

Aurora Gaming

Xtreme Gaming

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head history between Aurora Gaming and Xtreme Gaming reveals a competitive rivalry. Aurora Gaming has dominated their recent encounters, winning four of the last five matches, including a 2-0 victory in their latest meeting on June 22, 2025. However, Xtreme Gaming has shown resilience, having defeated Aurora Gaming 2-0 in January 2025. Historically, Xtreme Gaming holds a 64% win rate against Aurora, suggesting that while Aurora has been successful recently, Xtreme Gaming has the upper hand in the long-term rivalry.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and historical data, Xtreme Gaming is favored to win this matchup with a predicted score of 2-0. Their consistent performance in recent tournaments and superior win rate over the past six months give them a significant edge. Aurora Gaming’s recent struggles and lower win probability further tilt the balance in Xtreme Gaming’s favor. While Aurora Gaming has shown they can defeat Xtreme Gaming, the current momentum and statistics suggest that Xtreme Gaming is more likely to emerge victorious in this encounter.

Prediction: Aurora Gaming 0:2 Xtreme Gaming

The International 2025 takes place from September 4 to September 14 in Germany, featuring a prize pool of $2,301,043. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.