MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Naafiri vs Irelia
In Mid, Naafiri wins 44% against Irelia across 358 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 Naafiri behind by 405 gold.
Does Naafiri counter Irelia?
No. This one runs the other way: Irelia takes 56% of 358 ranked Mid games, and the gap clears the noise band.
How to beat Irelia as Naafiri
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 63% over 142 games; 300 behind drops it to 32% over 216.
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:08; the level 6 spike lands around 5:30. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.