On May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM UTC, MOUZ will face off against Virtus.pro in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 Play-In Group A. This match, part of the ongoing online tournament, will be played in a best-of-2 format. 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, with a recent world ranking within the top 50, has shown a mixed form in recent competitions. Their overall win rate stands at 51%, but they have struggled in the past month with a win rate dropping to 0%. Over the last six months, their performance has been slightly better, achieving a 53% win rate. MOUZ’s recent earnings amount to $15,500, placing them 43rd in the earnings ranking. In their last five matches, MOUZ has faced challenges, most recently losing 0-2 to Runa Team and drawing 1-1 against OG in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5. Their performance in the European Pro League Season 24 was commendable, finishing 2nd and earning $5,000, despite a grand final loss to ASAKURA.

Virtus.pro

Virtus.pro, on the other hand, is riding a wave of success with a two-match win streak. They boast a recent month win rate of 100%, reflecting their strong performance in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5, where they secured victories against Edge and Runa Team. With an overall win rate of 51% and a recent half-year win rate of 61%, Virtus.pro seems to be in better form than their opponents. Their recent half-year earnings stand at $18,000, ranking them 41st. Virtus.pro has consistently performed well in recent tournaments, including a 2nd place finish in the FISSURE Special.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, drafting heroes is a critical part of a team’s overall game plan. The current meta heavily shapes favored picks, influencing both playstyle and tactical decisions.

MOUZ

Virtus.pro

Most Frequent Bans

Hero bans are just as crucial — they’re used to neutralize the enemy’s strengths by removing their most threatening options. Recent ban trends highlight teams’ efforts to eliminate the most impactful and dominant heroes in the meta.

MOUZ

Virtus.pro

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and recent performances of both teams, Virtus.pro appears to have the upper hand in this matchup. With a higher recent win rate and a two-match win streak, they are likely to capitalize on their momentum. MOUZ, while historically successful against Virtus.pro, seems to be struggling in recent games, which could be a decisive factor in the predicted outcome. Therefore, the prediction leans towards Virtus.pro securing a 2-0 victory.

Prediction: Virtus.pro win 2:0

Match odds:

MOUZ (5.80) vs. Virtus.pro (2.00) on May 14, 2025, at 12:00 CEST.

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

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