Wiz vs Doosan Bears Prediction 21 July 2026
📡 KT face off against Doosan in Suwon as the second team in the championship, but the starting pair makes this match challenging for the hosts. The visitors are currently fifth and trail KT in the head-to-head series, but they have Wes Benjamin with a strong season ERA on their side. KT have Oh Won-seok, who has struggled both this season and against Doosan. With the threat of rain, the quality of the early innings could determine the outcome of the game.
Head-to-Head
📊 KT lead the season series 6-3. This scoreline shows that the hosts know how to handle Doosan. However, on July 21, the starting matchup turns the tables: Benjamin holds a 1-0 record with an ERA of 0.00 against KT, while Oh Won-seok faces Doosan with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 9.00. For the visitors, this is a chance to narrow the gap in the series through their pitching.
Head-to-head statistics Wiz - Doosan Bears
Wiz Team Overview
KT hold the second spot with a record of 51-35-1. The team boasts a batting average of .282, with 61 home runs and an ERA of 4.59. The hosts excel in contact hitting compared to Doosan and lead in their head-to-head series, but KT's pitching remains vulnerable. In their home game against Benjamin, KT need to quickly get runners on base, as a drawn-out low-scoring affair would suit Doosan better. It's crucial not to allow the visitors to gain an early lead against O Won Seok.
Match Results: Wiz
Doosan Bears Team Overview
Doosan are fifth with a record of 47-42-2. The team boasts a .271 batting average, 72 home runs, and a 3.88 ERA. They trail KT in both the standings and their head-to-head series, but they are more reliable in pitching and have hit more home runs. Doosan can capitalize on the hosts' weak starting lineup without relying solely on long balls. If the visitors can pressure O Won Seok, the game could quickly shift in their favor.
Match Results: Doosan Bears
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Oh Won-seok is set to start for KT. This season, he holds a 4-6 record with a 6.11 ERA. Against Doosan, he's 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA. These numbers pose a risk for the home team right from the early innings. Oh Won-seok needs to avoid giving up free bases before facing the top of Doosan's batting order.
Wes Benjamin will take the mound for Doosan. He has a 4-7 record this season with an impressive 2.71 ERA. Against KT, he's 1-0 with a flawless 0.00 ERA. Benjamin gives the visitors a clear advantage at the start. His task is to limit KT's contact-heavy offense and prevent the hosts from quickly capitalizing on their high batting average.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
KT sit higher in the standings, lead the season series 6-3, and have home-field advantage, so backing Doosan requires a focus on specific details. These details revolve around the starting pitchers. Benjamin boasts a season ERA of 2.71 and an impressive 0.00 against KT, while Oh Won Seok enters with an ERA of 6.11 and 9.00 against Doosan. The visitors also have a superior team ERA and more home runs, crucial against the vulnerable pitching of the hosts. The risk of rain could shorten the game, but this only heightens the importance of the starting duel. If Doosan can secure an early lead, KT might struggle to capitalize on their contact advantage over the full distance. The main prediction is a Doosan victory.
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Betting Tips: Wiz - Doosan Bears
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