The showdown between Nigma Galaxy and NAVI Junior is set to take place on June 14, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. This match is part of the The International 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier Playoffs, and it will be a best-of-3 series. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. Follow the match live here.

Current form of the teams

Nigma Galaxy

Nigma Galaxy comes into this match with a mixed bag of recent performances. Their overall win rate stands at 49%, with a slightly improved 55% over the last six months. However, their recent month’s performance has dipped to 44%. The team is currently on a winless streak, having lost their last match against Virtus.pro in the Grand Final of the Esports World Cup 2025: MESWA Closed Qualifier. Despite this, Nigma Galaxy managed a commendable 2nd place finish in that tournament. Over the last six months, they have earned $209,500, placing them 12th in recent earnings rankings. Their recent form includes wins against Team Secret and sifr00, but losses to Virtus.pro in two separate encounters highlight inconsistency.

NAVI Junior

On the other hand, NAVI Junior is riding high on a five-match win streak. Their overall win rate is a solid 57%, with a 61% rate over the past six months and a 59% rate in the recent month. NAVI Junior recently secured a victory against Yellow Submarine in the initial round of The International 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier Playoffs. They also claimed the top spot in the Esports World Cup 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier, defeating teams like AVULUS and MOUZ. With earnings of $122,500 in the last six months, they rank 16th in recent earnings.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, a well-structured draft is often the foundation of a winning strategy. Hero picks are heavily shaped by the current meta, which dictates not only the pace of the game but also how teams execute their overall game plans.

Nigma Galaxy

NAVI Junior

Most Frequent Bans

Bans play an equally vital role — teams focus on removing the most reliable and impactful heroes in their opponent’s pool. Recent trends show a growing emphasis on eliminating high-impact meta picks, as their absence can shift the course of a match before it even begins.

Nigma Galaxy

NAVI Junior

Head-to-Head

In their most recent encounter, NAVI Junior emerged victorious against Nigma Galaxy with a 2-0 scoreline on April 22, 2025. This victory contributes to NAVI Junior’s perfect head-to-head win rate against Nigma Galaxy. The previous match did not reveal any significant map advantage for either team, but NAVI Junior’s historical success could play a psychological role in this upcoming match.

Match Prediction

Despite Nigma Galaxy’s strong reputation and recent high-stakes experience in the Esports World Cup 2025: MESWA Closed Qualifier, the prediction favors NAVI Junior securing a 2-0 win. NAVI Junior has shown remarkable form lately, including a confident victory over Nigma Galaxy earlier, and their current momentum gives them a clear edge. While Nigma Galaxy holds a slight statistical advantage in overall win probability (60%), NAVI Junior’s winning streak and ability to adapt quickly in key moments suggest they are well-positioned to take this qualifier match convincingly.

Prediction: Nigma Galaxy 0:2 NAVI Junior

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

The International 2025: Western Europe Closed Qualifier takes place from June 13 to June 17, 2025, showcasing top-tier Dota 2 action. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.