Captain America - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
54.6%
Pick Rate
1.2%
Avg KDA
3.74

Captain America vs iron man

Captain America B Tier
Role
Vanguard
Matches
4,653
Season
Current
Methodology
Data Methodology

Iron Man hard counters Captain America in Marvel Rivals—Captain America wins just 37.6% of 101 games in this difficult matchup. Iron Man must work around Captain America's frontline presence, dealing 6,112 damage per game while Captain America absorbs pressure for their team. Against Iron Man, Captain America players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.

Captain America Matchup Breakdown

Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for Captain America. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.

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Captain America - 37.6% win rate in this matchup
Captain America
37.6% WR
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Iron Man vs Captain America matchup - 62.4% win rate
Iron Man
62.4% WR

Who Wins the Captain America vs Iron Man Matchup?

Iron Man wins the Captain America vs Iron Man matchup
Winner
Iron Man
Matches: 101
37.6%
Win Rate
62.4%
3.01
KDA
3.38
14.2
Kills
20.7
6.0
Deaths
6.7
3.7
Assists
1.9
3,561
Damage
6,112
44
Healing
91

Captain America vs Iron Man Matchup Analysis

The Captain America vs Iron Man matchup is decisively one-sided based on 101 match sample. Iron Man dominates with a 62.4% win rate while Captain America manages only 37.6%, a commanding 24.8% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Despite Captain America's tankiness, Iron Man has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. Iron Man maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.38 compared to Captain America, a +0.37 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. This is a difficult matchup for Captain America against Iron Man. With only a 37.6% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, Captain America's performance against Iron Man depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.

Captain America vs Iron Man Combat Statistics

Captain America leads combat stats against Iron Man

Captain America edges out Iron Man in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (Deaths and Assists). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.

KDA
3.01Captain America
3.38Iron Man
Iron Man maintains a slight KDA edge of 3.38 versus Captain America's 3.01, a +0.37 differential. This modest advantage suggests marginally better kill participation or survival rates.
Kills
14.2Captain America
20.7Iron Man
Iron Man dominates the kill column with 20.7 average eliminations, a massive +6.4 advantage over Captain America. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.0Captain America
6.7Iron Man
Captain America dies slightly less often (6.0) compared to Iron Man's 6.7, a 0.7 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
3.7Captain America
1.9Iron Man
Captain America provides more team support with 3.7 assists versus Iron Man's 1.9, a +1.8 advantage that indicates better positioning and ability usage in team fights.

Captain America vs Iron Man Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
Iron Man
6,112
+2,551 advantage
Captain AmericaCaptain America3,561
Iron ManIron Man6,112
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Avg Healing
Iron Man
91
+47 advantage
Captain AmericaCaptain America44
Iron ManIron Man91

As a Duelist, Iron Man expectedly leads damage with 6,112 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Captain America consistently.

Iron Man provides 47 more healing per match than Captain America. This sustain advantage helps their team win extended fights and maintain presence on objectives.

Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup

Captain America
Captain AmericaVanguard
vs
Iron Man
Iron ManDuelist

Captain America is vulnerable to Iron Man with a 37.6% win rate. Their burst damage and mobility let them kite your engages. Stay near your Strategist and focus on protecting them rather than diving the enemy Duelist.

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Complete matchup data for Captain America in Marvel Rivals (current season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.

Captain America matchups
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
53.0%1152.9813.96.33,562201
45.5%1102.7514.16.74,329203
37.7%1062.5013.67.14,144262
37.6%1013.0114.26.03,56144
38.4%993.0916.16.47,571409
42.4%852.7013.26.14,20738
42.9%842.5412.65.95,12737
42.2%833.4316.06.17,729494
38.3%812.6312.96.63,738285
45.7%812.7213.96.54,52673
40.5%793.0816.76.78,381669
49.4%772.5813.36.44,011129
49.3%752.4714.07.14,457298
41.1%732.8014.26.84,03587
41.1%732.7614.46.74,578406
48.6%722.9914.36.15,513393
39.7%682.8314.06.55,253137
40.0%652.8114.56.53,79335
41.5%652.9014.26.23,98335
45.3%642.4612.06.15,04692
38.1%632.8214.87.05,408528
58.1%623.2415.35.89,806686
52.7%552.8412.85.55,33669
49.1%552.4612.05.900
46.2%522.8514.56.46,12599
47.1%512.9212.15.47,02075
45.8%482.7314.97.14,97450
52.1%482.8314.16.34,83149
52.3%442.6412.96.04,32183
32.6%432.5112.86.94,746138
32.6%432.6913.26.24,459610
57.1%423.7417.85.76,318651
45.0%403.1013.35.37,364823
35.9%392.9013.76.65,023778
46.0%373.0513.76.03,619126
37.8%373.0113.76.04,081168
66.7%362.8813.45.93,62780
38.9%363.3313.75.44,330122
34.3%352.7514.16.93,63194
47.1%342.4514.57.25,54641
44.1%342.6513.36.43,62232
29.4%342.5213.16.43,7730
54.5%333.3914.95.55,96990
42.4%332.8814.66.38,51682
36.4%332.2810.65.600
44.0%252.4212.37.03,8662
72.0%253.0815.16.23,89041
56.0%253.2115.46.45,478121
52.2%233.2013.55.37,2041,952
60.9%232.6512.96.33,167172
55.0%202.9110.94.800
41.2%172.7911.75.23,61865
46.7%151.918.95.200
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Captain America vs iron man FAQ

What are Captain America's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Captain America performs best against Elsa Bloodstone, magneto, star-lord. The strongest matchup is against black widow with a 72.0% win rate.

What are Captain America's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Captain America struggles against moon knight, hela, iron man. The hardest counter is human torch with only a 29.4% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Captain America?

As a Vanguard, Captain America wins 14 out of 54 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.

How does Captain America perform against different roles?

As a Vanguard, Captain America's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.