Samsung Lions vs Hanwha Eagles Prediction 1 October 2026
📡 Samsung have claimed the first two games of the series to solidify their hold on second place, but the dynamics shift heading into Game 3. Hanwha are turning to Wang Yan Chen, who boasts a 10-4 record with a 3.43 ERA, while Chris Paddack counters for Samsung at 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA. Rain is in the forecast for Daegu, adding another layer of uncertainty, but if play goes ahead, the starting pitching matchup suggests the visitors can keep things close on the scoreboard.
Head-to-Head
📊 Samsung are leading the series 8-3 with one draw and have already beaten Hanwha twice in this matchup. However, the visitors hold a significant edge in power hitting, having racked up 125 home runs to the hosts’ 95. That kind of offensive firepower gives Hanwha an extra weapon, especially if the game stays tight heading into the late innings.
Head-to-head statistics Samsung Lions - Hanwha Eagles
Samsung Lions Team Overview
Samsung sit second in the standings with a 62-41-2 record. The team is batting .278, has hit 95 home runs, and holds a 4.29 ERA. The hosts have shown far greater consistency throughout the season and have already taken the lead in the series, but their pitching staff isn’t quite reliable enough to rule out a productive response from Hanwha.
Match Results: Samsung Lions
Hanwha Eagles Team Overview
Hanwha sit sixth in the standings with a 48-53-3 record. They’re hitting .275 as a team, have blasted 125 home runs, and carry a 4.83 ERA. While they trail Samsung in overall results and pitching depth, their power at the plate stands out, especially when it comes to long balls. That could prove crucial in a matchup where the starting pitcher is expected to keep the deficit manageable.
Match Results: Hanwha Eagles
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Chris Paddack gets the nod for Samsung. He enters the game with a 2-2 record and a 4.13 ERA. With only a handful of starts under his belt this season, his numbers don’t offer the hosts a significant edge on the mound. Paddack will need to limit free passes against Hanwha’s lineup, who have the power to change the scoreboard in a hurry.
Wang Yan Cheng is set to start for Hanwha. He boasts a 10-4 record with a 3.43 ERA this year. Statistically, he’s been more reliable than the home side’s starter, giving the visitors a real chance to stay within striking distance throughout the contest. That stability could prove crucial for Hanwha against a team that rarely lets games slip away.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Samsung are enjoying a much stronger season overall and lead the head-to-head 8-3-1, so backing the visitors for a straight win would mean ignoring several key factors. However, the handicap shifts the outlook. Wang Yan Cheng enters with a 10-4 record and a 3.43 ERA, while Paddack takes the mound for Samsung with a 4.13 ERA. Hanwha have also hit 30 more home runs and have shown they can keep games close, even when the hosts have the upper hand. Samsung have already clinched two series wins, but for this bet, the visitors only need to avoid losing by more than one run. Our pick: Hanwha +1.5 on the run line.
