Lotte Giants vs Landers Prediction 22 July 2026
📡 Lotte kicked off their home series with a 6-2 victory. The score remained tied until the sixth inning, but the hosts then scored six runs to comfortably secure the game. SSG once again lacked sufficient offensive support, despite being one of the league's most powerful teams. In the second matchup, the starting pitchers shift expectations: Lotte's pitching seems less reliable, while the visiting team's new pitcher has yet to allow a single run.
Head-to-Head
📊 Lotte lead the season series 6-3-1. The hosts claimed the first encounter 6-2, once again exploiting SSG's pitching vulnerabilities. However, the visitors have hit 99 home runs and can swiftly alter the momentum with a single productive inning. While Lotte often comes out on top in head-to-head matchups, SSG's overall ERA of 5.87 consistently boosts their scoring potential.
Head-to-head statistics Lotte Giants - Landers

Lotte Giants Team Overview
Lotte are currently in eighth place with a record of 40-47-2. The team is hitting .260, has 66 home runs, and an ERA of 4.46. While they trail SSG in batting power, they boast more reliable pitching and have performed better in head-to-head matchups. In the previous game, six runs were scored after the midway point when pressure on the visiting pitchers increased. Against Avila, Lotte might need to exercise patience until the relievers take the mound.
Match Results: Lotte Giants

SSG Landers Team Overview
SSG currently sit ninth with a record of 32-56-3. The team boasts a .260 batting average, 99 home runs, and an ERA of 5.87. While their batting average mirrors that of their opponents, the visitors pose a significantly greater threat with their power hitting. SSG's main issue lies in their pitching; despite a decent start, they often allow too many runs in the latter half of games. To achieve a high total, the visitors need to bolster their run tally while exploiting Park Se-woon's vulnerabilities.
Match Results: SSG Landers
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Park Se-woong will take the mound for Lotte. This season, he holds a 2-6 record with a 4.58 ERA. Against SSG, he's 1-0 with a 4.67 ERA. His personal and season stats suggest there are opportunities for the visitors at bat. It's crucial for Park Se-woong to avoid giving away free bases ahead of SSG's power hitters.
Pedro Avila is set to pitch for SSG. He carries a 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA this season. Against Lotte, he's 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA. Avila has started strong with no earned runs allowed, but his sample size is still small. Lotte have a chance to extend the starter's pitch count and test the depth of the visitors' less reliable bullpen.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The first game concluded with eight runs, just shy of the set line. In the second matchup, Park Se-woong takes the mound with an ERA of 4.58, and against SSG, he holds a 4.67 mark. The visitors have hit 99 home runs and are likely to exceed the two runs they scored previously. Avila has yet to concede any runs, but the small sample size doesn't negate the overall weakness of SSG's pitching staff, which has a team ERA of 5.87. Lotte have already demonstrated their ability to score runs after the visitors' relievers take over. The weather conditions are favorable for a full game, providing ample time for both offenses to perform. For this matchup, we recommend betting on over 9.5 total runs.