Ahri vs Zoe Mid Matchup

Ahri Mid wins 50.0% of 2,251 Low Elo games against Zoe Mid, -1.2 points vs expected, 2-patch window 26.19-26.20.

Researched on LoL patch 26.20. Tips are written to hold at any rank; stats come from Low Elo ranked games up to patch 26.20.

How to play as Ahri

Keep some distance from your minions when Zoe is lining up Paddle Star(Q), so its impact splash does not catch you while you farm.

After level 6, save Spirit Rush(R) to sidestep Sleepy Trouble Bubble(E). If Zoe uses Portal Jump(R), aim Charm(E) at her return point; punish her if the bubble misses.

Portal Jump(R) returns Zoe to its starting point, giving Ahri a predictable place to aim Charm(E); Spirit Rush(R) can also sidestep Zoe's Sleepy Trouble Bubble(E).

How to play as Zoe

Do not Portal Jump(R) forward casually while Ahri still has Charm(E); Ahri players can time the charm for your predictable return and punish the trade.

Sources

These notes come from r/AhriMains, checked against the champions' abilities.