MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Akali vs Neeko
In Mid, Akali wins 39% against Neeko across 166 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Akali behind by 13 gold.
Does Akali counter Neeko?
No. This one runs the other way: Neeko takes 61% of 166 ranked Mid games, and the gap clears the noise band.
How to beat Neeko as Akali
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 47% over 85 games; 300 behind drops it to 31% over 81.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:01; the level 6 spike lands around 5:30. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.