This market refers to the Dota 2 Round 4 match between Nigma Galaxy and Vici Gaming in the The International Group Stage, initially scheduled for August 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET.
This market will resolve to "Nigma Galaxy" if Nigma Galaxy win the match against Vici Gaming.
This market will resolve to "Vici Gaming" if Vici Gaming win the match against Nigma Galaxy.
If the match is canceled (not played at all) or ends in a tie, this market will resolve to 50-50.
If the match is postponed, it must be rescheduled to a start time on or before August 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (14 calendar days after the originally scheduled start of August 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET). If, by that deadline, the most recently announced rescheduled start time is on or before the deadline, this market resolves based on the result of the match as played. Otherwise, this market resolves 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played.
If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins.
If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://www.dotabuff.com. However, if https://www.dotabuff.com has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence.
In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Dota 2: Nigma Galaxy vs Vici Gaming (BO3) - The International Group Stage


Game context
Nigma Galaxy enters the matchup with recent momentum after sweeping OG 2-0 in the TI 2026 group stage Swiss system, showcasing disciplined mid-game execution and strong performances from veterans like SumaiL. Both squads sit near the middle of the standings in the modified Swiss format where all series are best-of-three, with Vici Gaming holding a comparable record after early results against teams such as Team Liquid and GamerLegion. The August 15 clash occurs under patch 7.41e, the pre-tournament update featuring balance adjustments and extensive bug fixes that teams continue adapting to during the Shanghai event. Vici benefits from home-region familiarity as a Chinese qualifier, while Nigma relies on its European qualifier path and roster stability. Head-to-head history and recent form suggest a competitive series where execution in draft and teamfights will determine advancement impl














