Natus Vincere are favored to win with odds around 1.65 compared to MOUZ at 2.25, reflecting Na'Vi's stronger recent performance in Dota 2 tournaments and their consistent top-4 finishes at major ESL events. Their mid-laner has been instrumental in recent victories with exceptional farm efficiency and map control, giving them the edge in this matchup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 11:00 AM UTC on January 18, 2026, which corresponds to 6:00 AM EST, 3:00 AM PST, and 12:00 PM CET for viewers in different regions.

ESL One Birmingham is hosted at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England, a state-of-the-art esports venue with a capacity of 3,500 seats and equipped with professional-grade streaming infrastructure for competitive Dota 2 tournaments.

Natus Vincere are predicted to secure victory with moneyline odds of 1.65 based on their superior drafting flexibility and recent tournament results where they've won 4 of their last 5 series against top-tier opponents. Their support player's warding and vision control have been critical factors in their recent success.

In their last 8 head-to-head encounters, Natus Vincere lead with 5 wins to MOUZ's 3 wins, with Na'Vi demonstrating dominance in mid-game teamfights and objective control. The average series duration favors Na'Vi's playstyle, with their victories typically coming through superior map awareness and coordinated rotations.