Neeko - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%

Neekovs Poppy

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Neeko vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Poppy wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Neeko based on 8 games. Poppy holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Neeko vs Poppy matchup.

Neeko Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Neeko 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.

Compare against an opponent
Poppy - 37.5% win ratePoppy(37.5%)
Neeko - 37.5% win rate in this matchup
Neeko
37.5% WR
VS
Poppy vs Neeko matchup - 62.5% win rate
Poppy
62.5% WR

Who Wins the Neeko vs Poppy Matchup?

Poppy wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup
Winner
Poppy
Matches: 8
37.5%
Win Rate
62.5%
1.9
CS / min
1.6
709
DMG / min
577
11,415
Gold / game
11,973
92
Heal / min
140
371
DMG Mitigated / min
1,290
1.5
CC / min
1.3
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Neeko vs Poppy Matchup Summary

The Neeko vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Poppy wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Neeko's 37.5%, giving Poppy a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Poppy dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Neeko players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Poppy leads by 967 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Poppy has a strong advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Poppy overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Neeko vs Poppy Laning Phase Breakdown

Neeko wins the laning phase against Poppy in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.9Neeko
1.6Poppy
Neeko edges out Poppy 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 Neeko.
Damage
709Neeko
577Poppy
Neeko heavily out-damages Poppy by 132 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Poppy should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Neeko's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,415Neeko
11,973Poppy
Poppy earns 558 more gold per game than Neeko, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Poppy slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Neeko
1.3Poppy
Both Neeko and Poppy provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
462Neeko
1,429Poppy
Poppy vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 967 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Poppy can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Neeko is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Neeko, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Neeko Build Against Poppy

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Poppy, providing the mobility and stats Neeko needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Neeko against Poppy are Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Neeko vs Poppy matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Poppy
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Neeko early game win rateNeeko0.0%
Poppy early game win ratePoppy100.0%
Late Game
Poppy
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Neeko late game win rateNeeko42.9%
Poppy late game win ratePoppy57.1%

Poppy dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Neeko. This lopsided early game means Poppy can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Poppy is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Neeko. Extended games heavily favor Poppy, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Poppy holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Neeko players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Neeko Runes Against Poppy

Sorcery rune tree - Neeko primary runes vs PoppySorcery
Arcane Comet - best Neeko rune vs PoppyManaflow Band - best Neeko rune vs PoppyTranscendence - best Neeko rune vs PoppyScorch - best Neeko rune vs Poppy
Domination rune tree - Neeko secondary runes vs PoppyDomination
Cheap Shot - best Neeko rune vs PoppyRelentless Hunter - best Neeko rune vs Poppy
100.0% WR

The Sorcery and Domination rune setup gives Neeko the best tools to compete against Poppy in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Neeko'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 Neeko build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Neeko matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.39%722.35689,29551.4%51.4%
46.67%601.65939,22760.0%37.1%
44.00%502.061610,04328.6%55.2%
30.61%491.75578,64725.8%38.9%
36.73%491.765910,01142.1%33.3%
53.06%491.75969,39256.5%50.0%
55.26%381.46019,30961.1%50.0%
60.00%351.75969,27972.2%47.1%
65.71%351.558210,24472.7%62.5%
50.00%342.269510,12750.0%50.0%
44.12%342.25699,72950.0%40.0%
59.38%321.76699,68169.2%52.6%
43.33%301.86158,91138.5%47.1%
50.00%281.66599,73950.0%50.0%
50.00%282.05629,36552.9%45.5%
48.00%252.66069,61541.7%53.9%
44.00%251.55568,82640.0%46.7%
37.50%241.85669,47436.4%38.5%
50.00%242.166110,88371.4%41.2%
62.50%241.866510,00363.6%61.5%
45.45%222.060010,59216.7%56.3%
50.00%225.480611,47062.5%42.9%
35.00%204.370010,74722.2%45.5%
42.11%191.65139,12622.2%60.0%
41.18%171.65957,84740.0%42.9%
47.06%171.36259,66750.0%44.4%
52.94%171.969911,68475.0%46.1%
50.00%161.76019,06055.6%42.9%
50.00%163.46829,26687.5%12.5%
56.25%161.66478,30944.4%71.4%
50.00%161.763511,00850.0%50.0%
53.33%153.584012,02460.0%50.0%
80.00%151.669910,01350.0%100.0%
66.67%156.478612,61442.9%87.5%
42.86%142.165811,53625.0%50.0%
38.46%135.876511,53920.0%50.0%
75.00%125.594010,38666.7%83.3%
72.73%115.770210,77540.0%100.0%
63.64%112.867510,25257.1%75.0%
40.00%105.486110,90733.3%50.0%
66.67%95.378612,64350.0%71.4%
66.67%91.967510,287100.0%50.0%
33.33%94.481212,1680.0%42.9%
66.67%94.383711,26080.0%50.0%
44.44%95.51,04014,11450.0%42.9%
37.50%81.970911,4150.0%42.9%
25.00%81.56079,09625.0%25.0%
50.00%85.88149,35340.0%66.7%
75.00%84.366210,28250.0%100.0%
37.50%84.281311,67566.7%20.0%
12.50%82.351511,9180.0%12.5%
50.00%84.989311,79666.7%40.0%
50.00%85.997813,53950.0%50.0%
71.43%72.873010,32680.0%50.0%
57.14%73.88329,60760.0%50.0%
57.14%73.686611,566100.0%25.0%
57.14%74.875313,7600.0%57.1%
16.67%62.783714,0020.0%20.0%
33.33%62.251411,947100.0%20.0%
66.67%65.670910,81550.0%75.0%
16.67%65.768312,6350.0%20.0%
66.67%66.485611,10933.3%100.0%
16.67%61.76469,7780.0%25.0%
50.00%65.388313,15150.0%50.0%
66.67%65.382213,083100.0%33.3%
60.00%52.382913,15366.7%50.0%
60.00%51.357214,0330.0%60.0%
40.00%56.090911,18133.3%50.0%
40.00%51.153610,21566.7%0.0%
40.00%52.06269,47933.3%50.0%
40.00%54.579614,9940.0%40.0%
60.00%55.496112,81550.0%66.7%

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Neeko vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Neeko do against Poppy in League of Legends?

Poppy wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Neeko's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Neeko do against Poppy in the early game?

In the early game, Poppy has the advantage against Neeko with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Poppy players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Neeko do against Poppy in the late game?

In the late game, Poppy takes over the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Poppy scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup?

Poppy wins the matchup against Neeko with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Poppy is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Neeko build against Poppy?

The best Neeko build against Poppy includes Stormsurge, Hextech Rocketbelt, Rabadon's Deathcap with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Neeko runes against Poppy?

The best Neeko runes against Poppy use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Neeko vs Poppy matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Neeko counter Poppy?

No, Neeko struggles against Poppy with only a 37.5% win rate. Poppy has the advantage in this matchup. Neeko players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Poppy's lead.

How do I play Neeko against Poppy?

When playing Neeko against Poppy, play cautiously and avoid Poppy's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Poppy has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.