Neekovs Poppy
Neeko vs Poppy is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Neeko wins with a 85.7% win rate (+71.4%) over Poppy based on 7 games. Neeko 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.
Who Wins the Neeko vs Poppy Matchup?
Neeko vs Poppy Matchup Summary
The Neeko vs Poppy matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Neeko wins with a 85.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 14.3%, giving Neeko a 71.4 percentage point advantage. Neeko dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Poppy 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 966 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Neeko players can confidently pick into Poppy and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Poppy away from CS whenever possible. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Poppy, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Neeko holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Neeko Build Against Poppy
Berserker's Greaves 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, Shadowflame and Nashor's Tooth. This combination gives Neeko an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Poppy. 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
Neeko100.0%
Poppy0.0%Neeko75.0%Poppy25.0%Neeko dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Poppy. This lopsided early game means Neeko can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Neeko is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Poppy. Extended games heavily favor Neeko, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Neeko holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Poppy players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Neeko Runes Against Poppy
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Neeko to press their advantage against Poppy, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Neeko matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.98% | 102 | 2.3 | 601 | 10,048 | 51.5% | 50.7% | |
| 41.94% | 93 | 2.0 | 582 | 9,164 | 45.7% | 39.7% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 2.1 | 595 | 9,771 | 33.3% | 56.3% | |
| 51.11% | 45 | 1.9 | 632 | 9,813 | 57.1% | 48.4% | |
| 51.22% | 41 | 1.8 | 605 | 8,551 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 1.7 | 580 | 8,043 | 35.3% | 44.4% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 1.9 | 643 | 9,844 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 2.0 | 681 | 10,380 | 44.4% | 54.5% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 2.0 | 618 | 10,241 | 60.0% | 76.5% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.9 | 597 | 10,189 | 100.0% | 36.8% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 2.1 | 655 | 9,022 | 54.5% | 20.0% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.7 | 615 | 8,724 | 62.5% | 40.0% | |
| 77.27% | 22 | 2.4 | 669 | 8,934 | 83.3% | 70.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 2.6 | 637 | 10,308 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 2.0 | 639 | 9,252 | 33.3% | 69.2% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 1.8 | 649 | 9,716 | 20.0% | 31.3% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.5 | 536 | 8,481 | 41.7% | 55.6% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 4.8 | 834 | 11,943 | 85.7% | 53.9% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 1.9 | 694 | 10,135 | 55.6% | 45.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 5.1 | 890 | 11,578 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 3.1 | 656 | 10,623 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 1.9 | 508 | 9,872 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 2.0 | 658 | 9,577 | 60.0% | 46.1% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 4.2 | 739 | 9,654 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 1.8 | 685 | 10,069 | 80.0% | 41.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 5.5 | 899 | 11,633 | 66.7% | 20.0% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 1.9 | 645 | 9,614 | 57.1% | 11.1% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 2.3 | 667 | 10,517 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 1.9 | 639 | 7,825 | 62.5% | 42.9% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 1.8 | 603 | 7,170 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 1.6 | 606 | 8,733 | 80.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 2.0 | 730 | 10,503 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 1.8 | 558 | 8,901 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 2.5 | 654 | 11,164 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.4 | 767 | 11,348 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 1.8 | 700 | 9,339 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 4.7 | 853 | 13,891 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 4.7 | 959 | 12,797 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.0 | 946 | 14,266 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 3.7 | 798 | 9,871 | 85.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 4.9 | 657 | 9,640 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 704 | 10,940 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.6 | 665 | 9,418 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 4.5 | 711 | 13,437 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 1.5 | 611 | 6,736 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.3 | 888 | 8,343 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 2.3 | 635 | 9,642 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 954 | 13,807 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 3.6 | 803 | 12,489 | 0.0% | 28.6% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 776 | 12,231 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.9 | 628 | 10,221 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 2.2 | 669 | 9,310 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.8 | 768 | 12,470 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.3 | 1,097 | 10,998 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.6 | 637 | 11,037 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 1.8 | 631 | 11,089 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.7 | 727 | 13,032 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.5 | 849 | 11,341 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.9 | 522 | 8,265 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.1 | 875 | 11,269 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.6 | 909 | 12,238 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 967 | 11,003 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.5 | 585 | 9,324 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 3.2 | 684 | 13,243 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 744 | 8,083 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 828 | 10,279 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 674 | 8,442 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 726 | 9,855 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 4.4 | 794 | 11,418 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 1.5 | 666 | 10,308 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.7 | 756 | 14,922 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 407 | 5,804 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
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Neeko vs Poppy - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Neeko do against Poppy in League of Legends?
Neeko wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 85.7% win rate compared to Poppy's 14.3%, a 71.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.
How does Neeko do against Poppy in the early game?
In the early game, Neeko has the advantage against Poppy with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Neeko 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, Neeko takes over the Neeko vs Poppy matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Neeko scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Neeko vs Poppy matchup?
Neeko wins the matchup against Poppy with a 85.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 71.4 percentage point advantage means Neeko is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.
What is the best Neeko build against Poppy?
The best Neeko build against Poppy includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Nashor's Tooth with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. 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 Domination primary tree with Sorcery 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?
Yes, Neeko has a favorable matchup against Poppy with a 85.7% win rate. Neeko strongly counters Poppy in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.
How do I play Neeko against Poppy?
When playing Neeko against Poppy, 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.