MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Olaf vs Irelia
In Top, Olaf wins 48% against Irelia across 334 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 Olaf behind by 582 gold.
Does Olaf counter Irelia?
The numbers call it close: 48% for Olaf over 334 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Irelia as Olaf
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 59% over 152 games; 300 behind drops it to 38% over 182.
The median first death in this lane comes at 3:06; the level 6 spike lands around 5:43. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.