Lotte Giants vs Doosan Bears Prediction 6 October 2026
📡 Lotte hit a wall in Suwon after a strong September run, suffering a 0-5 loss, a 2-2 draw, and a crushing 0-9 defeat to KT. Now the Giants return to Busan with a 61-74-3 record, set to face Doosan, who are coming off back-to-back wins over Samsung. The key figure in this prediction is Kwak Bin, who leads all qualified KBO starters with a 2.26 ERA.
The most recent clash between Lotte and Doosan produced just four runs.
📊 Doosan have claimed victory in seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings. These matchups have varied in nature: the average run total sits at 10.7, with four games finishing at ten runs or fewer. The most recent encounter was one of the lowest-scoring affairs-Bears edged out a 3-1 win, as both teams’ starting pitchers kept the scoreboard quiet for much of the game.
Head-to-head statistics Lotte Giants - Doosan Bears

The Giants have managed just two runs over their last three games.
The Giants remain in eighth place despite posting a solid 6-3-1 record over their last ten games. Their main concern has emerged in the current series: across three games against KT, Lotte have managed just two runs and have been shut out twice. Their season batting average hovers around .272, which is significantly better than what they’ve shown lately. On the mound, pitching has generally been less dependable-team ERA sits at roughly 4.76-but Park Se-woong has limited opponents to just two runs in two of his last three starts.
Match Results: Lotte Giants

Kwak Bin takes the mound in Busan boasting a 2.26 ERA and 19 quality starts.
The Bears currently sit fifth with a 72-64-5 record, having picked up seven wins in their last ten outings. Their main edge in this matchup is a superior team pitching staff, posting an ERA around 3.8-the best among these two sides. Following a 4-6 loss to Samsung, Doosan bounced back with emphatic 12-0 and 7-5 victories. However, their offense now faces a road test in Busan against an experienced starter capable of shutting down opponents through the first five or six innings.
Match Results: Doosan Bears
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Park Se-woong, a right-hander for Lotte, has made 25 starts this season, posting a 3-9 record with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. Over 137.1 innings, he has allowed 162 hits and 83 runs while striking out 119 batters. Park has registered 10 quality starts but has yet to deliver a complete game or a shutout. In his last three outings, he’s given up 2, 4, and 2 runs, respectively.
Kwak Bin, the right-handed ace for Doosan, stands out as one of the league’s top starters this year. He holds an 11-7 record with a sparkling 2.26 ERA and an impressive 1.06 WHIP across 26 starts. Over 155 innings, Kwok has surrendered just 125 hits and 44 runs while racking up 186 strikeouts. He boasts 19 quality starts this season, though he has yet to notch a complete game or a shutout.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Lotte’s recent struggles at the plate lay the groundwork for a low-scoring affair: over their last three games, they’ve managed just two runs, with those contests finishing with totals of 5, 4, and 9 runs. Now, the Giants turn to Kwak, who boasts a 2.26 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 19 quality starts-a starter capable of going deep and shutting down opposing lineups. Park Se-woong has been less consistent, but in two of his last three outings he’s limited opponents to just two runs and has the tools to keep Doosan from breaking out early. With Kwak anchoring the Bears’ pitching staff-one of the league’s best by ERA-the main threat to a high total comes almost exclusively from the visitors’ offense. The smart play here is on under 10.5 total runs.