MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Nasus vs Poppy
In Top, Nasus wins 53% against Poppy across 179 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 Nasus behind by 334 gold.
Does Nasus counter Poppy?
The numbers call it close: 53% for Nasus over 179 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Poppy as Nasus
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 68% over 59 games; 300 behind drops it to 46% over 120.
The median first death in this lane comes at 4:33; the level 6 spike lands around 5:41. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.