MacroMind matchup data: real ranked games, not opinions
Caitlyn vs Malzahar
Caitlyn vs Malzahar in Mid: who wins more often?
Across 72 ranked games in Mid, Caitlyn beats Malzahar in 38% of them.
Global ranked sample: games from every region and every rank pooled together, not one server's stats. Data runs through patch 26.12; curves updated 2026-08-07.
By 15 minutes the median game has Caitlyn ahead by 87 gold.
Caitlyn at 15:00
- Gold: +87
- CS: -2
- XP: -235
Typical gap to Malzahar, from 71 games that reached 15:00.
Does Caitlyn counter Malzahar?
Not this time. Malzahar wins 63% of the 72 ranked Mid games counted here. Caitlyn players still take it back in the right spots, and the rows below show which ones are worth playing for in lane, so pick your fights around them instead of trading even.
Your Caitlyn game plan against Malzahar
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Ahead in gold at 10:00 | 50% | 40 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 40% | 45 |
In the median game here, the first death comes near 6:41 and level 6 lands around 5:10. Until your spike is online, treat the all-in window with respect.