On May 13, 2025, at 14:00 UTC, Shopify Rebellion will face Wildcard in a best-of-2 series as part of the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 Play-In Group B. This online tournament features a prize pool of $250,000, and both teams will be looking to secure their position in the group stage. 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

Shopify Rebellion

Shopify Rebellion comes into this match with a mixed bag of results. Despite a recent slump, their overall win rate stands at 45% over the past year. However, their form in the last month has dipped to 25%. The team has a recent history of competing in high-tier tournaments, finishing 12-14th at the PGL Wallachia Season 4, where they earned $15,000. In their last five matches, Shopify Rebellion has one win, one draw, and three losses. Notably, they secured a 2-0 victory against HEROIC but suffered losses to teams like Xtreme Gaming and Team Spirit. Their recent half-year earnings amount to $107,500, placing them 17th in earnings among their peers. 

Wildcard

Wildcard, on the other hand, has shown a slightly better overall win rate of 48% over the past year. However, they have struggled against Shopify Rebellion in the past, with a head-to-head win rate of 0%. Wildcard’s recent performance includes a second-place finish in the DreamLeague Season 26: North America Closed Qualifier. In their last five matches, they have two wins and three losses, including a victory over 5BUGPIGPOLE and a defeat to BOOM Esports. Their recent half-year earnings are $25,000, ranking them 34th in comparison to other teams. 

Most Frequent Picks

In competitive Dota 2, hero picks are a core element of team strategy, with current trends showcasing meta-defining choices that dictate playstyle and strategic direction.

Shopify Rebellion

Wildcard

Most Frequent Bans

Bans are just as vital on the professional stage, aimed at disrupting the opponent's strengths. Recent ban trends target the most influential and dangerous heroes in the current meta.

Shopify Rebellion

Wildcard

Head-to-Head

Shopify Rebellion has dominated their head-to-head encounters with Wildcard, winning all five of their previous meetings. The most recent clash was on April 3, 2025, where Shopify Rebellion won 3-2 in the DreamLeague Season 26: North America Closed Qualifier. Historically, Shopify Rebellion has maintained a strong advantage, consistently outperforming Wildcard in both strategic execution and map control. 

Match Prediction

Based on the current form, historical dominance, and win probabilities, Shopify Rebellion is likely to win this series with a predicted score of 2:0. The team has shown resilience in previous encounters against Wildcard, and their strategic prowess should give them the upper hand. With a higher win probability of 76% compared to Wildcard’s 24%, Shopify Rebellion is expected to leverage their past successes and secure a victory in this best-of-2 series.

Prediction: Shopify Rebellion win 2:0

Match odds:

Shopify Rebellion (2.15) versus Wildcard (5.00) on May 11, 2025, at 16:00 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.