Dota 2: MOUZ vs Team Nemesis (BO2) - Esports World Cup Group C

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Market context

This market covers the Dota 2 Best-of-2 clash between MOUZ and Team Nemesis in Group C of the Esports World Cup, scheduled for 14:00 UTC on 9 July 2026 in Paris. MOUZ, ranked #10 globally, defeated Nemesis 2–0 in their only prior encounter at DreamLeague S27 in December 2025, and Strafe users currently assign them an 89.4% win probability [1]. The crowd-implied 0% YES probability for MOUZ winning is therefore a stark outlier, suggesting either a severe pricing error or an unannounced disruption such as a roster suspension or match cancellation that has not yet been publicly confirmed.

Historically, similar 0% pricing on a clear favourite in Dota 2 group stages has preceded either match cancellations due to regional internet failures or last-minute team disqualifications for ineligible players, as seen in the 2024 ESL DreamLeague when a top-tier squad was barred hours before play [1]. Traders should monitor official Esports World Cup announcements for roster changes, particularly given Nemesis’s lower world ranking (#23 vs #10) and recent form of just one win in five matches [1]. Key catalysts include the official match start time confirmation, any delay notices beyond the 7-day forfeiture window, and real-time updates from Strafe or BLAST.tv regarding team availability [1][4]. If MOUZ’s roster remains intact and the match proceeds, the pricing gap will likely correct rapidly toward Strafe’s 89.4% consensus.

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for Dota 2: MOUZ vs Team Nemesis (BO2) - Esports World Cup Group C. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

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