On May 14, 2025, at 15:00 UTC, OG will face Virtus.pro in the opening matches of Group A in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 tournament. The match format is best-of-2, adding extra intrigue to this matchup. We have analyzed the current form of the teams and their results to predict the outcome of this encounter.

Current Team Form

OG

OG, one of the most decorated teams in the world of Dota 2, remains a favorite in this matchup despite recent unstable results. The team failed to defeat MOUZ in the current tournament, resulting in a draw, but they continue to perform well in high-level tournaments. In recent months, OG has shown a decline in their win rate to 55%, which might indicate some difficulties. However, the team's financial standing remains strong, with earnings of $35,000 over the last six months.

Virtus.pro

Virtus.pro, on the other hand, are experiencing certain difficulties. The team's win rate stands at 40%, having decreased to 42% over the past six months. Despite setbacks in matches against teams like L1ga Team and Yellow Submarine, Virtus.pro continue to search for their game and hope for better performances. Their financial situation also leaves something to be desired — the team earned $18,000 over the last six months.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota 2, hero selection plays a key role in a team's strategy. The current meta significantly influences preferred picks, determining the team's play style and tactical execution.

OG

Virtus.pro

Most Frequent Bans

Hero bans are equally important, aiming to weaken opponents by removing their strongest and most dangerous characters. Recent trends in bans show teams striving to exclude the most powerful and dominant heroes in the current meta.

OG

Virtus.pro

Head-to-Head

The last encounter between the teams was a month ago, with Virtus.pro winning 2:0. This statistic gives them an additional advantage ahead of the upcoming match.

Match Prediction

Considering the current form and statistics, OG appears to be the stronger opponent in this match. Despite some minor issues adapting to the metas, their history and individual player skills give them an edge in this confrontation.

Prediction: Virtus.pro wins 2:0

Match odds: OG (8.00) vs. Virtus.pro (1.62) on May 14, 2025, at 14:00 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.