Poppy - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Poppyvs Neeko

CTankFighter
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Poppy vs Neeko 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 Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Poppy vs Neeko matchup.

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Poppy Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Poppy 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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Poppy - 14.3% win rate in this matchup
Poppy
14.3% WR
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Neeko vs Poppy matchup - 85.7% win rate
Neeko
85.7% WR

Who Wins the Poppy vs Neeko Matchup?

Neeko wins the Poppy vs Neeko matchup
Winner
Neeko
Matches: 7
14.3%
Win Rate
85.7%
2.4
CS / min
2.2
512
DMG / min
669
9,092
Gold / game
9,310
168
Heal / min
129
1,386
DMG Mitigated / min
460
1.3
CC / min
1.5
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Poppy vs Neeko Matchup Summary

The Poppy vs Neeko 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 has a strong advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Neeko 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.

Poppy vs Neeko 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 damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
2.4Poppy
2.2Neeko
Poppy and Neeko farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
512Poppy
669Neeko
Neeko heavily out-damages Poppy by 157 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
9,092Poppy
9,310Neeko
Poppy and Neeko generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 218 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.3Poppy
1.5Neeko
Both Poppy and Neeko 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
1,555Poppy
589Neeko
Poppy vastly out-sustains Neeko, healing and mitigating 966 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 Poppy Build Against Neeko

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Neeko, providing the mobility and stats Poppy needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Poppy against Neeko are Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate and Thornmail. This combination gives Poppy 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 Neeko. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Poppy vs Neeko matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Neeko
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Poppy early game win ratePoppy0.0%
Neeko early game win rateNeeko100.0%
Late Game
Neeko
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Poppy late game win ratePoppy25.0%
Neeko late game win rateNeeko75.0%

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 Poppy Runes Against Neeko

Domination rune tree - Poppy primary runes vs NeekoDomination
Hail of Blades - best Poppy rune vs NeekoSudden Impact - best Poppy rune vs NeekoSixth Sense - best Poppy rune vs NeekoTreasure Hunter - best Poppy rune vs Neeko
Precision rune tree - Poppy secondary runes vs NeekoPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Poppy rune vs NeekoTriumph - best Poppy rune vs Neeko
50.0% WR

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


Poppy matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Poppy'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 Poppy build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Poppy matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
63.89%721.35059,46166.7%61.9%
38.71%621.34869,46639.1%38.5%
60.71%561.34739,34552.4%65.7%
46.30%541.35449,91040.0%50.0%
61.22%491.55649,95470.0%55.2%
51.06%471.35178,99560.0%44.4%
46.81%472.162810,43337.5%51.6%
52.78%361.456010,00680.0%42.3%
55.56%361.252410,03858.3%54.2%
51.52%332.458310,01950.0%52.4%
66.67%301.157710,89360.0%73.3%
44.83%294.96919,65645.5%44.4%
33.33%271.46039,66654.5%18.8%
38.46%261.44938,84038.5%38.5%
64.00%255.074511,33750.0%73.3%
62.50%245.269610,35866.7%61.1%
54.17%241.76339,28645.5%61.5%
58.33%242.26569,63855.6%60.0%
37.50%241.567611,41850.0%28.6%
52.17%231.651610,79350.0%52.9%
59.09%221.155410,07171.4%53.3%
33.33%215.76759,30920.0%45.5%
47.62%215.376710,68542.9%50.0%
55.00%200.754711,54560.0%53.3%
35.00%204.375910,46433.3%36.4%
60.00%201.656810,80071.4%53.9%
63.16%191.25047,59158.3%71.4%
52.63%191.34407,54030.0%77.8%
68.42%195.381612,303100.0%64.7%
68.42%193.571511,98660.0%71.4%
38.89%181.35129,80542.9%36.4%
38.89%181.25958,82340.0%37.5%
38.89%181.35388,07140.0%37.5%
55.56%181.34739,62262.5%50.0%
38.89%184.674110,02125.0%50.0%
47.06%171.55428,72850.0%44.4%
41.18%171.372311,35228.6%50.0%
47.06%170.758411,47437.5%55.6%
47.06%175.01,01510,81457.1%40.0%
47.06%171.35359,39342.9%50.0%
41.18%171.055612,02883.3%18.2%
43.75%165.780112,38866.7%38.5%
43.75%161.25429,31033.3%50.0%
62.50%165.08079,88871.4%55.6%
50.00%160.960911,91140.0%54.5%
20.00%154.257210,6260.0%27.3%
66.67%153.569711,164100.0%54.5%
60.00%151.365110,92950.0%66.7%
73.33%151.15498,59687.5%57.1%
33.33%151.45008,70150.0%22.2%
46.67%151.14938,75066.7%33.3%
64.29%141.444110,20680.0%55.6%
42.86%145.178310,09360.0%33.3%
42.86%145.17829,95328.6%57.1%
42.86%145.068310,45033.3%50.0%
30.77%130.958510,86520.0%37.5%
76.92%131.14459,401100.0%66.7%
23.08%132.261511,2610.0%33.3%
38.46%130.870912,80325.0%44.4%
30.77%130.752511,22620.0%37.5%
46.15%132.15849,66933.3%50.0%
46.15%133.66508,84560.0%37.5%
41.67%125.790310,9060.0%71.4%
72.73%115.39409,47575.0%66.7%
54.55%115.81,03711,14225.0%71.4%
45.45%111.169714,30450.0%44.4%
63.64%111.45259,20060.0%66.7%
54.55%111.34987,26750.0%57.1%
50.00%105.570310,60040.0%60.0%
30.00%104.177211,46350.0%25.0%
30.00%103.37068,50433.3%25.0%
70.00%106.084610,72375.0%66.7%
30.00%106.07369,01337.5%0.0%
33.33%95.17238,84620.0%50.0%
77.78%90.562111,74966.7%83.3%
55.56%90.883311,544100.0%20.0%
55.56%92.55848,37350.0%66.7%
55.56%95.97569,14540.0%75.0%
66.67%94.56819,484100.0%57.1%
62.50%85.499010,57133.3%80.0%
50.00%83.76159,58650.0%50.0%
62.50%80.660810,22733.3%80.0%
50.00%81.25689,39866.7%40.0%
50.00%82.76789,28125.0%75.0%
37.50%81.45149,00233.3%40.0%
62.50%85.284610,04333.3%80.0%
28.57%70.96677,21125.0%33.3%
28.57%71.25038,9140.0%40.0%
71.43%70.653911,52150.0%80.0%
42.86%72.773411,95950.0%33.3%
42.86%71.14868,75850.0%33.3%
42.86%75.57678,62750.0%33.3%
42.86%75.879111,368100.0%33.3%
14.29%72.45129,0920.0%25.0%
33.33%63.894411,59250.0%25.0%
50.00%65.190712,41050.0%50.0%
33.33%61.95598,87625.0%50.0%
33.33%60.849410,6270.0%40.0%
66.67%65.653910,04266.7%66.7%
33.33%65.778110,8670.0%40.0%
60.00%50.44379,25333.3%100.0%
60.00%51.25919,71750.0%66.7%
60.00%50.857912,85050.0%66.7%
80.00%56.395410,361100.0%66.7%
20.00%54.25089,8640.0%33.3%

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Poppy vs Neeko - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Poppy do against Neeko in League of Legends?

Neeko wins the Poppy vs Neeko 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 Poppy do against Neeko 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 Poppy do against Neeko in the late game?

In the late game, Neeko takes over the Poppy vs Neeko 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 Poppy vs Neeko 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 Poppy build against Neeko?

The best Poppy build against Neeko includes Force of Nature, Dead Man's Plate, Thornmail with Boots of Swiftness. 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 Poppy runes against Neeko?

The best Poppy runes against Neeko use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Poppy vs Neeko matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Poppy counter Neeko?

No, Poppy struggles against Neeko with only a 14.3% win rate. Neeko has the advantage in this matchup. Poppy players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Neeko's lead.

How do I play Poppy against Neeko?

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