Kia Tigers vs Wiz Prediction 1 October 2026
📡 KT have already beaten Kia twice in Gwangju-first 8-5 in extra innings, then 3-2 after another late comeback. The Wiz improve to 83-49-4 and remain top of the standings, while the Tigers sit fourth at 72-60-2. For the series finale, the visitors send a more reliable starter to the mound: So Hyeong-jun faces off against Yang Hyeon-jong.
VIZ responded to Kia’s September surge with three consecutive head-to-head victories.
📊 The last ten meetings are now split evenly at 5-5, but KT have taken the last three head-to-heads with scores of 6-2, 8-5, and 3-2. Back in early September, Kia put together a three-game winning streak, but Wiz quickly turned the tide, outscoring the hosts 11 runs to 7 over the last two games in the current series. Right now, the recent head-to-head history favors the league leaders.
Head-to-head statistics Kia Tigers - Wiz
The Tigers surrender their lead for the second consecutive night after their starter exits.
The Tigers remain fourth in the standings and are nearly level with KT in team ERA for the season-4.27 versus 4.28. The key issue in this series has been their late-game struggles: on September 29, Kia squandered a ninth-inning lead and lost 8-5 in the tenth, and the following day, they were ahead again only to let KT turn the game around for a 3-2 win. Back-to-back bullpen collapses are especially costly against the league leaders, who keep the pressure on right up to the final out.
Match Results: Kia Tigers
KT strengthen their lead with late comebacks and add Seo Hyun-jun to the starting lineup
The Wiz entered Game 3 riding a three-game winning streak and boasting the league’s best record at 83-49-4. Their season batting average of .283 is also notably higher than Kia’s .271, and the last two games have highlighted KT’s biggest asset this year-they keep piling on runs after the sixth inning. On September 30, Hilliard tied the game with his 40th home run, and Kwon Dong-jin drove in the decisive run. With both teams evenly matched on the mound, it’s KT’s offensive depth and late-game execution that currently give the league leaders the edge.
Match Results: Wiz
Prediction on the over/under
- Over 7.5 runs scored in 7 of last 8 Wiz away games (KBO ).
⚾ Starting Pitchers
So Hyeon-jun, the right-hander for KT, has made 20 starts this season, posting an 8-3 record with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP. Over 114.1 innings pitched, he has allowed 126 hits and 47 runs, while striking out 92 batters and recording 12 quality starts. He has yet to complete a game or register a shutout. Heading into the break, So delivered two strong outings, working 13 innings and conceding just three runs.
Yang Hyeon-jong, the lefty for Kia, holds an 11-6 record with a 4.04 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP across 23 starts. He has thrown 111.1 innings, giving up 104 hits and 58 runs while striking out 77. Yang has two quality starts to his name but no complete games or shutouts so far. His most recent appearance came on September 11 against SSG, where he pitched 5.1 innings, allowed four hits and two unearned runs.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
KT have exploited Kia’s late-inning struggles in back-to-back games, and now head into the starting pitching duel with an added edge. So Hyeon-jun brings a 3.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 12 quality starts to the mound, while Yang Hyeon-jong counters with a 4.04 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and just two quality starts. Both teams post nearly identical ERAs overall, so the outcome is likely to hinge on offense and bullpen performance: the Wiz are hitting .283 and have sealed wins after the sixth inning in consecutive games, while Kia have twice let leads slip away late. KT have taken the last three head-to-head meetings, and their current winning streak now stands at three. With comparable starting pitching, it’s KT’s deeper lineup and more reliable bullpen that offer the visitors the best path over nine innings. We’re backing a KT win.
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Betting Tips: Kia Tigers - Wiz
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