Hog Rider has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 52.1% of games to 47.8%, across 7,923 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.
Below: how to win as Hog Rider and as Goblin Barrel, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.
Hog Rider vs Goblin Barrel win rate
Hog Rider win rate: 52.1% (4,131 wins)
Goblin Barrel win rate: 47.8% (3,790 wins)
Games: 7,923 (0.1% of recorded battles)
On average Goblin Barrel finishes 105 tower HP ahead.
Hog Rider takes 1.5 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Barrel takes 1.6 when it wins.
How to win with Hog Rider against Goblin Barrel
General strategy for these deck types, written by hand. The win rates on this page are measured; this advice isn’t.
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner.
Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.
Keep a troop near your tower to finish the goblins.
How to win with Goblin Barrel against Hog Rider
Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards.
Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
Trade elixir on defense, then counter-push the same lane while they cycle back to Hog.
Most played Hog Rider vs Goblin Barrel decks
The win rate is the top deck’s. Open a pairing for more, including near-identical decks when the exact two haven’t met often.
Loss 0–1: Hog Freeze vs Barrel MK 4.4 Bait, Other, 2026-11-15
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Hog Rider vs Goblin Barrel?
Hog Rider has the edge over Goblin Barrel, winning 52.1% of games to 47.8%, over 7,923 battles in the last 6 weeks.
How do you beat Goblin Barrel with Hog Rider?
Pressure with Hog Rider whenever the opponent is low on elixir or out of position, and answer pushes as cheaply as you can so the next Hog comes sooner. Save a small spell for Barrel and place it right as the barrel lands.
How do you beat Hog Rider with Goblin Barrel?
Use Goblin Barrel as a chip win condition and defend with cheap cards. Keep a building or a cheap ground swarm ready for each Hog, and place it to pull Hog toward the middle of the arena.
What are the most played decks in Hog Rider vs Goblin Barrel?
Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Barrel 4.1 Bait with Minion Horde, Goblin Barrel, Bowler, Rascals, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Furnace, Arrows, Mirror, played 11 times.