On July 2, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, HEROIC will face off against Nigma Galaxy in the FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 Group B stage. This match is set to be a best-of-2 series, part of the ongoing FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 tournament. We have analyzed the statistics and the current form of the teams to make a prediction for the match outcome. For more details, visit the match page.

Current form of the teams

HEROIC

HEROIC comes into this match with a mixed bag of recent performances. Ranked 14th in recent earnings with $135,000 in the last six months, they have shown a fluctuating form. Their overall win rate stands at 49%, with a notable improvement to 69% in the recent month. However, they are currently on a winless streak, having lost their last match against Xtreme Gaming at the PGL Wallachia Season 5, where they finished 9-11th. Prior to that, they secured victories against Edge and AVULUS, but suffered defeats to Wildcard and Team Liquid.

Nigma Galaxy

Nigma Galaxy, on the other hand, has been slightly more consistent but not without their struggles. They are 12th in recent earnings, with $177,000 over the past half-year. Their overall win rate is similar to HEROIC at 49%, but they have been steady with a 54% win rate over the past month. Nigma Galaxy’s recent matches include a loss to Xtreme Gaming, a win against Virtus.pro, and a loss to OG. They also faced defeats from Natus Vincere and another match against OG, which they won during the Western Europe Closed Qualifier for The International 2025.

Most Frequent Picks

In professional Dota, drafting is a critical factor that often determines the outcome of a match. Hero picks are closely aligned with the current meta, which sets the pace of the game and shapes how teams approach fights, map control, and overall strategy.

HEROIC

Nigma Galaxy

Most Frequent Bans

Bans are equally important. Teams typically focus on removing the most reliable and impactful heroes, especially those that fall within the opponent’s comfort pool. Recently, there’s been a noticeable trend toward banning top-tier meta picks early in the draft, as eliminating these high-impact heroes can influence the game before it even begins.

HEROIC

Nigma Galaxy

Match Prediction

Based on the current form and statistical analysis, HEROIC appears to have a stronger edge in this matchup. With a recent month win rate of 69% and a solid performance in key tournaments, they are positioned to take the series. The AI prediction also favors HEROIC with a 64% win probability compared to Nigma Galaxy’s 36%. Given these factors, HEROIC is likely to secure a 2:0 victory over Nigma Galaxy.

Prediction: HEROIC 2:0 Nigma Galaxy

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

FISSURE Universe: Episode 5 takes place from May 12 to July 4, 2025, featuring a prize pool of $250,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via the link.