Kia Tigers vs Wiz Prediction 5 September 2026
📡 The opening game of the series went to extra innings, with KIA edging out a 4-3 win in the 10th. KT had previously swept Hanwha in three straight games, racking up 28 runs in the process, so one relatively quiet night doesn’t take away from the leader’s strong offensive form. Logan Allen and Yang Hyeon-jong are set to start Game 2, and the prediction is further fueled by the high-scoring nature of their recent head-to-head clashes.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over their last 10 meetings, KT have the edge with a 6-4 record, and the teams have combined for 112 runs-an average of 11.2 per game. In 7 out of those 10 matchups, the total score surpassed nine runs. The series has featured high-scoring contests like 10-9, 11-5, and 11-3, so yesterday’s 4-3 result stands out as an exception to the usually prolific nature of this head-to-head.
Head-to-head statistics Kia Tigers - Wiz
Kia Tigers Team Overview
KIA currently sit fourth with a 64-52-2 record. The team boasts a .272 batting average, a 4.41 ERA, and have already launched 150 home runs-61 more than KT. Their recent 4-3 win snapped a two-game skid against the NC Dinos, but over the past three games, KIA have managed just two, two, and four runs. Power hitting remains one of the hosts’ key assets, especially if Allen once again struggles with baserunners.
Match Results: Kia Tigers
Wiz Team Overview
KT hold onto top spot with a 69-44-3 record, a .279 team batting average, and a collective ERA of 4.38. Before their recent loss in Gwangju, they put together a three-game winning streak with scores of 6-1, 9-6, and 13-11, racking up 28 runs during that stretch. In the opening game against KIA, KT managed just three runs, but the contest went to ten innings, forcing both teams to dig deep into their bullpens.
Match Results: Wiz
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Hyun Jong Yang, a left-hander, has made 21 appearances this season-all as a starter-posting a 9-6 record with a 4.19 ERA. Over 101 innings, he has allowed 93 hits and 53 runs, striking out 68 batters with a WHIP of 1.44. Yang has recorded just two quality starts, with no complete games or shutouts to his name. While his numbers remain serviceable, the elevated WHIP and limited number of quality starts suggest that opposing lineups consistently create scoring opportunities against him.
Logan Allen, also a southpaw, has taken the mound for 11 games-all starts-compiling a 5-2 record and a 3.23 ERA. Through 61.1 innings, he has given up 66 hits and 22 runs while striking out 48, with a WHIP of 1.34. Allen has delivered five quality starts but hasn’t gone the distance or registered a shutout. His ERA is impressive, yet the fact that he’s allowed more hits than innings pitched indicates KIA will have their chances to put runs on the board.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both starting pitchers are capable of keeping the score within a reasonable range, so this pick relies on the offenses and bullpens stepping up. Neither Yang nor Allen are known for limiting base traffic-Yang holds a 1.44 WHIP, Allen sits at 1.34, and Allen has already allowed 66 hits in 61.1 innings. KIA bring significantly more power to the plate with 150 home runs, while KT recently put up 28 runs across three games and continue to be the top side in the league. An extra inning in their previous game has added pressure to both bullpens. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head meetings, these teams have averaged 11.2 runs, with seven of those games surpassing this line. Here, we’re backing the over 9 total runs.
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Betting Tips: Kia Tigers - Wiz
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