Match Prediction: NaVi - MOUZ | Dota 2

One of the most interesting matches of DreamLeague Season 28 on February 19 promises to be NAVI vs MOUZ. This is a confrontation between some of the most promising teams at the professional level, who will be fighting for top positions at this tournament. In this Dota 2 Match Preview, we will look at the best odds for the NAVI vs MOUZ match, the form and lineups of both teams, their performances at Tier-1 tournaments, and head-to-head matchups to determine who has the better chances of winning.

Bookmakers Offers For The Match NAVI vs MOUZ

Bookmakers consider NAVI to be a slight favorite. The average odds are 1.7 for NAVI and 2.0 for MOUZ. Thus, MOUZ enter this match as a slight underdog.

NAVI vs MOUZ Line-Ups

The current NAVI roster consists of former NAVI Junior players who started playing for the main squad in the middle of 2025 season thanks to successful tournament results.

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.

NAVI Form & Performance

NAVI are one of the most well-known Dota 2 organizations, but for several seasons the team has not been performing at a very high level. The situation started to improve in the middle of last season after NAVI Junior was promoted to the main roster.

The team’s first major tournament was the Esports World Cup 2025, where 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 were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9th–12th place.

At the biggest Dota 2 tournament of the year, The International 2025, NAVI disappointed their fans. The team managed to secure only one victory — a 2–0 win over HEROIC — while the rest of the matches, although played decently, ended in defeats, resulting in a 14th–15th place finish.

A new stage for NAVI began in the autumn season when the team changed their coach — Cy- from Gaimin Gladiators took over the role.

NAVI performed successfully at DreamLeague Season 27: Western Europe Closed Qualifier and RES Unchained: BLAST Slam IV Europe Closed Qualifier, winning both events and securing slots at the main tournaments.

The next major tournament for NAVI was BLAST Slam IV, where the first improvements in gameplay became noticeable. In the Group Stage, the team finished with a 6–5 record and even managed to defeat Team Liquid. However, they lost in the Play-In and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 7th–8th place.

At PGL Wallachia Season 6, NAVI performed slightly below expectations. In the Group Stage, the team finished with a 2–3 record and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9th–11th place.

BLAST Slam V became NAVI’s best tournament of the 2025 season. Although the team showed mixed results in the Group Stage, they defeated Tidebound in the Play-In and advanced to the 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. The team finished the Group Stage with a 3–3 record and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 9th–16th place.

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 event.

NAVI also participated in DreamLeague Season 28: Western Europe Closed Qualifier and played against stronger opponents, finishing in the top 4 and earning a place at the main event.

Thanks to their improved level of play, NAVI have started to be perceived as a solid mid-tier team at the professional Dota 2 level. However, the team is still young and not consistent enough, so they still need to work on many aspects to progress even further.

At BLAST Slam VI, NAVI became the main sensation of the tournament. The team unexpectedly won the Group Stage with a 7–4 record, advanced to the Grand Final, and became the silver medalists of the tournament.

Most popular NAVI heroes

Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for NAVI over the last 6 months:

• Warlock — 31 games — 58.06% winrate
• Disruptor — 31 games — 51.61% winrate
• Bane — 23 games — 73.91% winrate
• Snapfire — 22 games — 63.64% winrate
• Jakiro — 22 games — 54.55% winrate
• Mars — 22 games — 50.00% winrate
• Centaur Warrunner — 22 games — 50.00% winrate
• Dragon Knight — 21 games — 52.38% winrate
• Templar Assassin — 17 games — 76.47% winrate
• Shadow Demon — 17 games — 76.47% winrate

NAVI are showing good progress this season and have proven that they can play at the highest level.

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.

Over the last 6 months, MOUZ have gone from an unstable lower-division roster to a consistent Tier-1 scene participant. One of the main factors behind their success was a successful roster move and the rapid adaptation of new players to a high level of competition.

At BLAST Slam VI, MOUZ unexpectedly performed poorly. In the Group Stage, MOUZ finished with a 4–7 record, then lost in the Last Chance Playoff and were eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 12th place.

Most popular MOUZ heroes

Here are the most picked and highest winrate heroes for MOUZ over the last 6 months:

• Tusk — 71 games — 71.83% winrate
• Snapfire — 56 games — 55.36% winrate
• Pudge — 50 games — 54.00% winrate
• Leshrac — 46 games — 65.22% winrate
• Tidehunter — 42 games — 61.90% winrate
• Pugna — 37 games — 72.97% winrate
• Mars — 36 games — 66.67% winrate
• Juggernaut — 34 games — 70.59% winrate
• Dragon Knight — 32 games — 71.88% winrate
• Troll Warlord — 32 games — 59.38% winrate

This season, MOUZ have shown solid progress and proven capable of defeating strong teams.

NAVI vs MOUZ Head-To-Head

The teams have played each other 12 times, NAVI have won 7 matches, while MOUZ have won 5. The most recent match took place at BLAST Slam VI: Group Stage (Online, Bo1), where NAVI won 1-0.

Best Pick For Match NAVI vs MOUZ

Analyzing the teams’ form, their performances at Tier-1 tournaments, and their head-to-head matchups, NAVI have better chances of winning. Both teams have significantly improved compared to the previous season and have top finishes at Tier-1 tournaments to their credit. However, when analyzing their matches, it is possible to highlight greater creativity from NAVI, which helps them defeat strong opponents. In our opinion, this match will either end in a draw or NAVI will win.

Betting Prediction: NAVI win.