MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions

Garen vs Poppy

In Top, Garen wins 54% against Poppy across 465 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 Garen ahead by 240 gold.

Does Garen counter Poppy?

The numbers call it close: 54% for Garen over 465 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.

How to beat Poppy as Garen

Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 62% over 244 games; 300 behind drops it to 46% over 221.

The median first death in this lane comes at 4:50; the level 6 spike lands around 5:34. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.