Among the final matches of BLAST Slam VI on February 5, 2026, it is worth highlighting MOUZ vs HEROIC. Although this matchup does not carry significant importance in the tournament standings, the teams are capable of putting on a real show and playing an exciting match. In this Dota 2 Match Preview, we will look at the best odds for the MOUZ vs HEROIC match, the form and rosters of both teams, as well as their head-to-head meetings to understand who has a better chance of winning.
Bookmakers Offers For The Match MOUZ vs HEROIC
Bookmakers consider MOUZ the favorite in this match. The odds range from 1.60–1.70 for MOUZ and 2.10–2.15 for HEROIC. Thus, HEROIC enter this match as a slight underdog.
MOUZ vs HEROIC Line-Ups
MOUZ roster: Crystallis, MidOne, BOOM, yamich, Seleri.
MOUZ formed their current roster in the second half of 2025. Despite the relatively short time playing together, the roster quickly found balance, which is confirmed by solid results at Tier-1 tournaments.
HEROIC roster: Yuma, TaiLung, Wisper, Thiolicor, KJ.
Ahead of BLAST Slam VI, HEROIC made some changes to their roster by signing TaiLung and Tholicor instead of Davai Lama and Scofield. The core of the team remained unchanged, but the new lineup still needs time to build synergy.
MOUZ Form & Performance
MOUZ are one of the teams that made significant progress last season. Over the past six months, the team managed to rise from lower tiers to Tier-1.
MOUZ’s rise began at BLAST Slam IV. On the eve of the tournament, the team radically changed their roster by signing high-quality players. In the group stage, the team finished with a 7–4 record, unexpectedly securing wins over HEROIC, Team Liquid, and Team Spirit. In the Play-In, MOUZ defeated Team Aureus and advanced to the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, MOUZ beat Team Spirit, but in the semifinals they lost to Tundra Esports and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 3–4th place.
At PGL Wallachia Season 6, MOUZ were also not considered favorites and even played with two stand-ins. Despite this, the team demonstrated an unexpectedly high level of play. In the group stage, the team secured 3 wins and 1 loss, and in the playoffs reached the grand final through the lower bracket and defeated Team Spirit, becoming tournament champions.
At BLAST Slam V, MOUZ were already taken much more seriously. The team finished the group stage with a 7–4 record, defeated Yakult Brothers in the Play-In, and qualified for the playoffs. In the playoffs, MOUZ beat NAVI, but once again lost to Tundra Esports and finished the tournament in 3–4th place.
At DreamLeague Season 27, MOUZ performed below expectations. In the group stage, the team posted a 3–3 record and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9–16th place.
The 2026 season for MOUZ began with DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier and ESL One Birmingham 2026: Western Europe Closed Qualifier, successfully qualifying for the main stages of both tournaments.
Most popular MOUZ heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for MOUZ over the last 6 months:
- Tusk — 68 games — 70.59% winrate
- Snapfire — 53 games — 56.60% winrate
- Pudge — 48 games — 56.25% winrate
- Leshrac — 45 games — 64.44% winrate
- Tidehunter — 42 games — 61.90% winrate
- Pugna — 35 games — 71.43% winrate
- Juggernaut — 34 games — 70.59% winrate
- Mars — 34 games — 64.71% winrate
- Troll Warlord — 32 games — 59.38% winrate
- Nature's Prophet — 30 games — 70.00% winrate
This season, MOUZ have shown solid progress and proven capable of defeating strong teams.
HEROIC Form & Performance
HEROIC is a well-known organization and is considered a solid mid-tier team on the professional Dota 2 scene. Over the past 6 months, the team has not won any major tournaments but has been a consistent participant and often reaches the playoffs.
The analysis should begin with PGL Wallachia Season 5, where HEROIC showed an average result, finishing in 9th–11th place without recording wins against top teams. At the main tournament of the year, The International 2025, HEROIC started poorly with losses to PV and NAVI but managed to regroup and go on a winning streak.
In the following matches, the team defeated BOOM, Wildcard, and Tundra Esports 2–0, and in the elimination stage they beat Yakutou Brothers 2–0, qualifying for the playoffs of The International 2025.
In the upper bracket quarterfinals, HEROIC faced PV and lost 0–2. In the first round of the lower bracket, they defeated Tundra Esports 2–0, but in the next round they lost to BB Team and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 5th–6th place, which is a very good result for the team.
HEROIC also performed well at BLAST Slam IV. In the Group Stage, the team finished with a 7–4 record, recording wins over Team Falcons and Team Liquid, and in the Play-In they once again defeated Team Liquid, qualifying for the tournament playoffs. In the playoffs, the team secured 1 win and 1 loss, finishing in 3rd–4th place.
After that, the team experienced a slight drop in form. At PGL Wallachia Season 6, HEROIC showed an average level of play. The team reached the playoffs but suffered two losses and was eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 7th–8th place. At BLAST Slam V, HEROIC performed at approximately the same level. In the group stage, the team finished with a 5–6 record, and in the Play-In they lost to OG and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 7th–10th place.
At DreamLeague Season 27, HEROIC performed poorly. In the group stage, the team finished with a 2–4 record without recording wins against top teams and was eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 17th–21st place.
HEROIC started the 2026 season with DreamLeague Season 28: South America Closed Qualifier and ESL One Birmingham 2026: South America Closed Qualifier, where they finished in second place.
The team also participated in the PGL Wallachia Season 7: Americas Closed Qualifier, where they defeated Peru Rejects, a team they had previously lost to in earlier qualifiers, and secured a slot at the main tournament.
Most popular HEROIC heroes
Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for HEROIC over the last 6 months:
- Jakiro — 31 games — 51.61% winrate
- Clockwerk — 23 games — 69.57% winrate
- Shadow Demon — 20 games — 85.00% winrate
- Enigma — 20 games — 60.00% winrate
- Mars — 20 games — 55.00% winrate
- Gyrocopter — 18 games — 77.78% winrate
- Leshrac — 18 games — 66.67% winrate
- Ursa — 18 games — 55.56% winrate
- Abaddon — 18 games — 50.00% winrate
- Centaur Warrunner — 17 games — 70.59% winrate
HEROIC have shown significant progress this season and proved that they can defeat strong teams.б
MOUZ vs HEROIC Head-To-Head
The teams have played each other five times: MOUZ won three matches, while HEROIC won two. The most recent match took place at BLAST Slam V: Group Stage (Online, Bo1), where MOUZ won 1–0.
Best Pick For Match MOUZ vs HEROIC
Considering the form of both teams, their results at Tier-1 tournaments, and their head-to-head matches, it can be concluded that MOUZ have a higher chance of winning. Both teams are currently performing moderately at the tournament: MOUZ have a 3–6 record, while HEROIC are 4–4. It is also worth considering that the match will take place late in the day, the teams will be tired, and HEROIC are playing against stronger opponents. In our opinion, MOUZ will win this match.
Betting Prediction: MOUZ win.
