Hog Rider vs Goblin Machine Matchup

Hog Rider has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 64.6% of games to 35.4%, across 1,533 battles in the last 6 weeks where both players’ card levels were close.

Below: how to win as Hog Rider and as Goblin Machine, the most played deck pairings, and the latest games of this matchup.

Hog Rider vs Goblin Machine win rate

  • Hog Rider win rate: 64.6% (990 wins)
  • Goblin Machine win rate: 35.4% (543 wins)
  • Games: 1,533 (0.0% of recorded battles)

On average Hog Rider finishes 92 tower HP ahead.

Hog Rider takes 1.4 towers a game when it wins, and Goblin Machine takes 1.9 when it wins.

How to win with Hog Rider against Goblin Machine

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.

Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

Counter-push once it falls, as they will be low on elixir.

How to win with Goblin Machine against Hog Rider

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support.

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 Machine 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.

  1. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 6 games
  2. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 5 games
  3. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Evo Cannon, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 5 games
  4. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Cannon, Evo Skeletons, Hero Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 5 games
  5. Hog 2.6 Cycle: Evo Musketeer, Evo Cannon, Hero Ice Golem, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Ice Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 4 games
  6. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 3 games
  7. Hog EQ: Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Tesla, Earthquake, Barbarian Barrel, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 3 games
  8. Hog EQ: Evo Tesla, Evo Firecracker, Hog Rider, Mighty Miner, Earthquake, Goblins, Barbarian Barrel, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam: Evo Royal Ghost, Hero Musketeer, Spirit Empress, Goblin Machine, Goblinstein, Goblin Demolisher, Fisherman, Arrows — 2 games
  9. Hog 2.8 Cycle: Evo Wizard, Evo Cannon, Hero Berserker, Hog Rider, Fireball, The Log, Skeletons, Electro Spirit vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games
  10. Hog 3.1 Cycle: Evo Witch, Evo Ice Spirit, Hero Dark Prince, Hog Rider, Fireball, Princess, Zap, Barbarian Barrel vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam: Evo Witch, Hero Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins — 2 games

Best Hog Rider cards against Goblin Machine

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Witch — 15.1% usage · 77.2% win rate · 123 games
  2. Poison — 5.6% usage · 80.4% win rate · 46 games
  3. The Log — 32.0% usage · 68.6% win rate · 261 games
  4. Bats — 9.2% usage · 73.3% win rate · 75 games
  5. Valkyrie — 22.9% usage · 69.0% win rate · 187 games

Best Goblin Machine cards against Hog Rider

How often decks in this matchup run each card, and how often those decks win.

  1. Musketeer — 47.9% usage · 36.1% win rate · 391 games
  2. Arrows — 49.0% usage · 36.0% win rate · 400 games
  3. Goblinstein — 47.8% usage · 35.6% win rate · 390 games
  4. Royal Ghost — 48.0% usage · 35.2% win rate · 392 games
  5. Goblin Demolisher — 47.4% usage · 35.1% win rate · 387 games

Latest Hog Rider vs Goblin Machine games

Results are from the Hog Rider player’s side.

  1. Loss 0–1: Hog EQ vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  2. Win 2–1: Hog Freeze vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  3. Loss 0–1: Hog EQ vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  4. Win 1–0: Hog PEKKA 4.1 Bridge spam vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  5. Loss 1–2: Hog Freeze vs Goblin Machine EQ, Friendly, 2026-11-15
  6. Win 1–0: Hog Rage vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  7. Win 2–1: Hog 3.5 Bridge spam vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  8. Win 2–1: Hog Bush 3.8 Bridge spam vs Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  9. Win 1–0: Hog EQ vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15
  10. Loss 0–1: Hog 4.0 Bridge spam vs Goblin Machine 4.1 Bridge spam, Other, 2026-11-15

Frequently asked questions

Who wins Hog Rider vs Goblin Machine?

Hog Rider has the edge over Goblin Machine, winning 64.6% of games to 35.4%, over 1,533 battles in the last 6 weeks.

How do you beat Goblin Machine 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. Pull it with a building and kill it with focused damage away from the tower.

How do you beat Hog Rider with Goblin Machine?

Pressure at the bridge with a sturdy, hard-hitting machine, and follow up with fast support. 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 Machine?

Hog 2.6 Cycle with Cannon, Skeletons, Musketeer, Hog Rider, Fireball, Ice Golem, The Log, Ice Spirit against Goblin Machine 4.3 Bridge spam with Witch, Mini P.E.K.K.A, Boss Bandit, Wizard, Goblin Machine, Valkyrie, Archers, Spear Goblins, played 6 times.

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