LG Twins vs Doosan Bears Prediction 14 October 2026
📡 The Seoul derby sets the stage for the KBO postseason, with Doosan needing back-to-back wins, while LG require just one victory or even a draw to advance to the next round. The hosts wrapped up the regular season in fourth place with a 78-65-1 record, while the visitors finished fifth at 73-66-5. The main intrigue in this prediction centers on the starting pitching matchup: Carlos Carrasco takes the mound for Doosan, facing off against Kwak Bin, the league's ERA and strikeout leader.
LG have won seven of the last ten derbies, but Dusan hold the edge in playoff history.
📊 LG have claimed victory in seven of the last ten derby clashes, with Doosan winning twice and one match ending in a draw. The hosts also lead in runs scored, 39 to 28, with an average total of 6.7 runs per game. LG have dominated the recent head-to-heads, winning the last four meetings, including a 7-5 triumph on October 7. However, in playoff history, Doosan have taken the last four series against their city rivals, adding an extra layer of intrigue thanks to their postseason pedigree.
Head-to-head statistics LG Twins - Doosan Bears
LG finished the season in fourth place and have had to deal with losses in their bullpen.
LG wrapped up the regular season in fourth place after falling to Kia 2-4 in a decisive clash for third. Over their last ten games, the team managed just three wins, and their season ERA of 4.81 falls well short of Doosan’s mark. Offensively, they’re hitting .264 with 136 home runs and 723 runs scored. Austin Dean has been their standout hitter, posting a .331 average along with 41 home runs and 127 RBIs. The bullpen remains a major concern: Go Woo Seok is ineligible for postseason play due to his late registration, while closer Son Ju Yeong, who recorded 31 saves, is questionable as he continues to recover from a neck issue.
Match Results: LG Twins
Kwak Bin leads the KBO in ERA and strikeouts, giving Doosan a clear edge on the mound to start the game.
Doosan finished fifth in the standings with a 73-66-5 record, closing out the regular season with back-to-back losses-falling 5-7 to LG and 4-7 to Lotte. Before that, however, they picked up three straight wins, highlighted by a dominant 12-0 shutout against Samsung. The Bears’ biggest asset remains their pitching staff: their team ERA of 3.86 led the league. Offensively, they’re batting .267 overall, though they trail LG in home runs-114 compared to LG’s 136. Yang Eui-ji powered the lineup with 23 home runs and 79 RBIs, while Ahn Jae-seok finished the campaign batting .279 with 66 RBIs. Down the stretch, Doosan can rely on Kim Taek-yeon (2.57 ERA) and Lee Young-ha (3.22 ERA) to anchor their bullpen.
Match Results: Doosan Bears
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Carlos Carrasco, the right-hander for LG, enters with a 4.05 ERA across 11 starts and an overall record of 6-3. Over 60 innings pitched, he’s allowed 52 hits and 30 runs-27 of them earned-while racking up 50 strikeouts against just 10 walks, posting a WHIP of 1.03. Carrasco has delivered five quality starts this season, but has yet to throw a complete game or a shutout. In his most recent outing against Lotte, he went five innings, gave up three runs, and struck out seven. His low WHIP reflects strong command and traffic management, though he can still be vulnerable to scoring despite limiting baserunners.
Kwak Bin, the righty for Doosan, boasts a 2.24 ERA through 27 starts, holding an 11-7 record. He’s logged 161 innings, allowing 129 hits and 45 runs (40 earned), with an impressive 197 strikeouts to 39 walks and a WHIP of 1.04. Kwak Bin has registered 20 quality starts this campaign, but like Carrasco, is still seeking his first complete game or shutout. In his latest appearance against Lotte, he went six innings, surrendered just one run, and struck out 11. Kwak Bin leads the KBO in both ERA and strikeouts and tops the league in quality starts as well.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Despite LG’s upper hand in the head-to-head series, the opening matchup sets the stage for Doosan to claim a significant victory. Kwak Bin is enjoying a standout season, limiting opponents to a 2.24 ERA and consistently pitching at least six innings per start, while Carrasco, though effective at managing traffic, has allowed considerably more runs. LG’s offense has struggled recently, taking just three wins from their last ten games and managing only two runs in their final outing against Kia. Doosan also stumbled at the end of the regular season, but they boast a superior team ERA and several dependable relievers ready to back up their starter. The visitors are further boosted by LG’s bullpen issues: Go Woo Seok is definitely out, and Son Ju Young remains a major doubt. If Kwak Bin can deliver six or seven solid innings, Doosan should be able to maintain a slim advantage and turn things over to their bullpen, forcing LG to rely on less consistent relievers. We’re backing a Doosan win.
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