Welcome to all esports and Dota 2 fans! From January 9 to 11, 2026, the DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier will take place, where teams will compete for a spot in the main tournament. Eight teams will participate, including well-known organizations. Today, we are covering one of the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals matches, NAVI vs MOUZ, which promises to be very exciting. While the teams are preparing for the match, we will try to determine the likely winner and provide some betting tips.
How the bookies view it: MOUZ favorite
Most bookmakers consider MOUZ the favorites in the match against NAVI at the DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier. The team has made significant progress last season and is playing at a high level.
NAVI form
Let's begin our Dota 2 betting prediction with an analysis of NAVI form. Almost every gamer has heard of this legendary esports organization. NAVI is one of the pioneers of competitive gaming, especially in Dota 2, and they were also the winners of the first-ever The International.
NAVI roster: gotthejuice, Niku, pma, Zayac, Riddys
It’s worth noting that NAVI recently made changes to their roster. Several players from NAVI Junior, who have shown better performances this season, will be promoted to the main lineup. However, not all of the new players will be participating at PGL Wallachia Season 5.
In 2025, Natus Vincere again played a bunch of qualifiers, but not very successfully. On the Tier-1 stage, they played only at PGL Wallachia Season 3 where they took 9-11th place, and on the Tier-3 stage, they won at CCT Series 8.
However, NAVI Junior played an incredible game this year. They took 1st and 2nd place at CCT Series 6 and CCT Series 7, took 7-8th place at PGL Wallachia Season 4, and most importantly managed to qualify for the Esports World Cup and The international 2025, so now NAVI Junior will become the main squad and replace the current Natus Vincere squad.
At the Esports World Cup 2025, NAVI performed at the expected level. In the group stage, the team managed to secure 2nd place in their group, but in the Elimination Stage they lost to Team Falcons and dropped out of the tournament, finishing 9th-12th.
At the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year, The International 2025, NAVI disappointed their fans. The team managed to secure only one victory, against HEROIC 2-0, while the rest of the matches, although played decently, ended in losses, leaving them in 14th-15th place.
A new stage for NAVI began in the autumn season: the team changed their coach and successfully performed at DreamLeague Season 27: Western Europe Closed Qualifier and RES Unchained: BLAST Slam IV Europe Closed Qualifier, winning and earning slots at the main tournaments.
At BLAST Slam IV, NAVI performed quite well. In the Group Stage, the team played with a 6-5 record and even managed to defeat Team Liquid. However, in the Play-in, the team lost and was eliminated from the tournament, finishing 7th-8th.
At PGL Wallachia Season 6, NAVI played slightly below the expected level and finished in 9th–11th place.
NAVI performed at a higher level at BLAST Slam V. Although the team had a mixed performance in the Group Stage, they defeated Tidebound in the Play-In and advanced to the tournament playoffs. In the playoff quarterfinals, NAVI lost to MOUZ and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 5th–6th place.
At DreamLeague Season 27, NAVI performed slightly worse. In the Group Stage, the team finished with a 3–3 record and was eliminated from the tournament, placing 9th–16th.
NAVI started the 2026 season with a victory at RES Unchained 3: BLAST Slam VI Europe Closed Qualifier and secured a slot at the main tournament.
Most popular NAVI heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for NAVI over the last 6 months:
- Bane — 22 games — 77.27% winrate
- Snapfire — 22 games — 63.64% winrate
- Disruptor — 22 games — 54.55% winrate
- Warlock — 21 games — 61.90% winrate
- Jakiro — 19 games — 57.89% winrate
- Dazzle — 16 games — 50.00% winrate
- Dragon Knight — 15 games — 60.00% winrate
- Pangolier — 15 games — 60.00% winrate
- Monkey King — 14 games — 64.29% winrate
- Mars — 14 games — 57.14% winrate
NAVI are showing good progress this season and have proven that they can play at the highest level.
MOUZ form
Let's continue our Dota 2 betting tips with an analysis of MOUZ form. MOUZ was founded back in 2008 and was one of the first professional Dota 2 teams. The squad showed excellent results at the early stages of esports development, but due to frequent roster changes, MOUZ eventually disbanded. The team made a full return to the professional scene in 2024. The team is currently in good form and is one of the strongest in the European region.
MOUZ roster: Crystallis, MidOne, BOOM, yamich, Seleri.
In the 2025 season, MOUZ continued to participate in a large number of qualifiers but without significant success.
Among their performances at Tier-3 level tournaments, the 5th–6th place at European Pro League Season 23 and the 3rd place at CCT Season 2 Series 3 are worth noting.
In the autumn part of the season, MOUZ made several roster changes and improved their results. The team won the PGL Wallachia Season 6: Western Europe Closed Qualifier and RES Unchained 2: BLAST Slam V Europe Closed Qualifier, securing spots in major tournaments.
At BLAST Slam IV, MOUZ showed very strong gameplay. In the group stage, the team finished with a 7–4 record, defeated Team Aureus in the Play-In, and advanced to the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, MOUZ beat Team Spirit, but in the semifinals lost to Tundra Esports and were eliminated, finishing in 3rd–4th place.
At PGL Wallachia Season 6, MOUZ were not among the favorites and even played with two stand-ins. However, the team demonstrated an unexpectedly high level of play, earned victories over many top teams, and became the champions of the tournament.
At BLAST Slam V, MOUZ continue to play at a high level. The team finished the Group Stage with a 7–4 record and defeated Yakult Brothers in the Play-In, qualifying for the playoffs. In the playoffs, the team defeated NAVI, but lost to Tundra Esports and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 3rd–4th place.
At DreamLeague Season 27, MOUZ performed below expectations. In the Group Stage, the team finished with a 3–3 record and was eliminated from the tournament, placing 9th–16th.
Most popular MOUZ heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for MOUZ over the last 6 months:
- Tusk — 67 games — 70.15% winrate
- Snapfire — 48 games — 56.25% winrate
- Pudge — 45 games — 57.78% winrate
- Leshrac — 39 games — 66.67% winrate
- Tidehunter — 38 games — 68.42% winrate
- Nature's Prophet — 35 games — 68.57% winrate
- Juggernaut — 34 games — 70.59% winrate
- Mars — 32 games — 65.63% winrate
- Troll Warlord — 32 games — 59.38% winrate
- Abaddon — 28 games — 57.14% winrate
This season, MOUZ have shown solid progress and proven capable of defeating strong teams.
NAVI vs MOUZ Head-to-Head History
NAVI and MOUZ have played against each other 8 times, with each team securing 4 victories. The match at the DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier is not a rivalry one, but both teams are determined to win.
Players to watch: Riddys and Seleri
Among the players on both teams, we highlight the position 5 players — Riddys (NAVI) and Seleri (MOUZ). Both players demonstrate a high level of gameplay and strong statistics, making a significant contribution to their teams victories.
Predicted result of the match NAVI vs MOUZ at DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier
Most analysts and experts consider MOUZ the favorites in the match against NAVI at the DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier. The team made significant progress in the previous season and even won PGL Wallachia Season 6. However, NAVI should not be underestimated, as the team has also improved its level of play and results at top-tier tournaments. In our opinion, NAVI will win this match. Fans should expect a dynamic and exciting game.
Betting Prediction: NAVI win.
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