Caitlyn - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
9.8%

Caitlynvs Sivir

CMarksman
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Caitlyn vs Sivir is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Sivir based on 270 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Sivir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup.

Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Sivir - 50.0% win rateSivir(50.0%)
Caitlyn - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Caitlyn
50.0% WR
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Sivir vs Caitlyn matchup - 50.0% win rate
Sivir
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Caitlyn vs Sivir Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 270
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.1
CS / min
7.5
867
DMG / min
842
13,706
Gold / game
13,721
201
Heal / min
183
435
DMG Mitigated / min
406
0.6
CC / min
0.0
52.6%
Early Game WR
47.4%
47.4%
Late Game WR
52.6%

Caitlyn vs Sivir Matchup Summary

The Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 270 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sivir's 50.0%, giving Caitlyn a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Sivir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Sivir reaches their power spikes, while Sivir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Sivir's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Caitlyn vs Sivir Laning Phase Breakdown

Caitlyn wins the laning phase against Sivir in League of Legends

Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Sivir, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.1Caitlyn
7.5Sivir
Sivir edges out Caitlyn by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Sivir.
Damage
867Caitlyn
842Sivir
Damage output is virtually even between Caitlyn and Sivir, with only 25 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
13,706Caitlyn
13,721Sivir
Caitlyn and Sivir generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 14 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.6Caitlyn
0.0Sivir
Caitlyn provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sivir, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Caitlyn coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
635Caitlyn
590Sivir
Caitlyn and Sivir have comparable sustain profiles, with only 46 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
52.6%
+5.2% advantage
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn52.6%
Sivir early game win rateSivir47.4%
Late Game
Sivir
52.6%
+5.2% advantage
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn47.4%
Sivir late game win rateSivir52.6%

Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.2 percentage point lead over Sivir. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Sivir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.6% win rate — 5.2 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Sivir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Sivir reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Sivir survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Caitlyn Runes Against Sivir

Precision rune tree - Caitlyn primary runes vs SivirPrecision
Fleet Footwork - best Caitlyn rune vs SivirPresence of Mind - best Caitlyn rune vs SivirLegend: Bloodline - best Caitlyn rune vs SivirCoup de Grace - best Caitlyn rune vs Sivir
Sorcery rune tree - Caitlyn secondary runes vs SivirSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Caitlyn rune vs SivirGathering Storm - best Caitlyn rune vs Sivir
66.7% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Caitlyn maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Sivir.


Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Caitlyn's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Caitlyn matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%9686.684413,56347.0%48.5%
45.94%8496.990913,81843.6%48.0%
49.23%8406.986413,83053.6%46.1%
45.75%6126.883813,41545.5%46.0%
50.54%5607.088313,73748.0%52.6%
47.84%4857.089913,91349.3%46.8%
51.37%4387.091114,32053.8%49.6%
54.81%3436.896414,44157.1%52.9%
50.16%3176.779813,48161.3%41.1%
46.81%2826.688413,65648.8%45.3%
50.00%2707.186713,70652.6%47.4%
52.19%2516.689213,84254.8%50.0%
53.66%2466.990313,69957.1%50.4%
49.17%2407.089413,90656.1%41.9%
55.17%2327.086414,13756.0%54.6%
54.95%2027.098114,73060.5%51.2%
50.79%1906.686513,15850.0%51.8%
49.18%1836.883113,57243.8%52.7%
48.28%1166.885413,42349.0%47.8%
47.37%1146.597613,68336.6%53.4%
49.56%1137.289414,21948.0%50.8%
54.46%1126.997213,88458.2%50.9%
52.68%1126.777113,25746.0%58.1%
33.96%1066.883213,27223.3%41.3%
49.50%1016.884913,98043.2%53.1%
52.69%936.787314,64056.8%50.0%
44.94%897.21,00113,96147.5%42.9%
58.44%776.81,02915,17356.7%59.6%
64.00%756.91,00415,14276.3%51.4%
55.00%406.680314,61453.3%56.0%
51.28%396.885814,49855.6%47.6%
42.11%386.667012,69150.0%37.5%
55.26%387.292415,11346.1%60.0%
30.00%306.586813,78933.3%26.7%
60.71%286.786015,07333.3%73.7%
55.00%206.272713,06755.6%54.5%
61.11%186.086615,86150.0%70.0%
47.06%177.288414,35950.0%45.5%
42.86%147.186011,58344.4%40.0%
57.14%146.895814,53057.1%57.1%
35.71%146.51,08614,34957.1%14.3%
50.00%126.81,07815,33950.0%50.0%
60.00%106.983614,64140.0%80.0%
55.56%96.483815,529100.0%42.9%
44.44%96.588414,9100.0%57.1%
66.67%97.41,28914,40680.0%50.0%
44.44%96.569815,06366.7%33.3%
44.44%95.879711,830100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.377712,07250.0%60.0%
55.56%97.01,11515,24050.0%60.0%
50.00%87.578312,52866.7%40.0%
25.00%87.485211,26225.0%25.0%
50.00%87.71,21514,37266.7%40.0%
50.00%86.91,19213,51160.0%33.3%
75.00%86.581515,2930.0%85.7%
42.86%76.682214,9140.0%50.0%
16.67%66.99448,71820.0%0.0%
16.67%66.581714,1550.0%33.3%
0.00%66.777910,9270.0%0.0%
100.00%55.979911,313100.0%100.0%
40.00%56.285416,1660.0%40.0%
60.00%56.71,13912,50233.3%100.0%
20.00%56.875214,23850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.31,00312,345100.0%50.0%
60.00%56.765313,925100.0%33.3%

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Caitlyn vs Sivir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Caitlyn do against Sivir in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Sivir's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 270 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Caitlyn do against Sivir in the early game?

In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Sivir with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Caitlyn do against Sivir in the late game?

In the late game, Sivir takes over the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Sivir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Sivir with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 270 games analyzed.

What is the best Caitlyn build against Sivir?

The best Caitlyn build against Sivir includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Caitlyn runes against Sivir?

The best Caitlyn runes against Sivir use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 66.7% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Sivir matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Caitlyn counter Sivir?

Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Sivir with a 50.0% win rate. Caitlyn slightly edges out Sivir in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Caitlyn against Sivir?

When playing Caitlyn against Sivir, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.