Landers vs Wiz Prediction 22 September 2026
📡 KT travel to Incheon as KBO leaders, boasting a 78-47-4 record, while SSG sit seventh at 58-69-5. Both sides have won six of their last 10 games, but the hosts come into this matchup riding a four-game winning streak. The key factor in this prediction is the starting pitching duel: Pedro Avila, who owns a stellar 1.39 ERA, gets the nod against Bae Jae-seon.
KT maintain a slight edge in this evenly matched series against SSG.
📊 In the last ten head-to-head meetings, KT hold a slight edge with five wins to SSG's four, while one game ended in a draw. Their most recent clash on September 8 saw KT come out on top with a 3-1 victory. Looking at the season series as a whole, it’s nearly dead even at 7-7-1, so neither side has managed to establish clear dominance in this matchup.
Head-to-head statistics Landers - Wiz

SSG have won four straight and now get their ace on the mound.
SSG are batting .258 with 136 home runs and a team ERA of 5.22. The club have shown marked improvement in September, stringing together four straight wins and taking six of their last ten. Over this recent stretch, SSG are averaging 4.7 runs per game, while the bullpen boasts a stellar 2.60 ERA-significantly outperforming their season-long numbers. In their latest outing, SSG cruised to a 10-5 victory over Kiwoom.
Match Results: SSG Landers

KT offset their early deficit with the most prolific and dynamic offense in recent games.
KT remain atop the standings, boasting a .283 team batting average and a 4.23 ERA. Over their last 10 games, the league leaders have racked up 64 runs with a .301 average-both metrics significantly outpacing SSG. After a heavy 1-12 loss to LG, KT quickly bounced back, thrashing Doosan 15-3 before edging them out 9-8. The visitors’ offensive depth continues to be their main asset, especially when facing the hosts’ formidable starting pitcher.
Match Results: Wiz
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Pedro Avila, the right-hander for SSG, is enjoying a sensational run: he’s 7-1 with a 1.39 ERA across 11 games, all as a starter. Over 71 innings, Avila has given up just 50 hits, struck out 75 batters, and allowed 14 runs; his WHIP stands at an impressive 0.99. He’s delivered 10 quality starts, recorded a complete game, and notched one shutout. In his last three outings, Avila has surrendered only two runs over 22 innings.
Bae Je-seong, KT’s righty, holds a 2-2 record with a 3.38 ERA. He’s appeared in 17 games (11 starts), logging 58⅔ innings, allowing 54 hits, striking out 53, and conceding 25 runs with a WHIP of 1.48. Bae has posted just two quality starts this season and has yet to throw a complete game or a shutout. His numbers fall short compared to Avila’s, particularly in WHIP and the ability to consistently go deep into games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Avila gives SSG a clear edge early on, so KT’s case isn’t built around the starting pitching duel. The visitors’ main weapon is their deeper, more potent lineup: a .283 team batting average compared to .258, 64 runs scored over their last 10 games (SSG have managed just 47), and a place at the top of the standings. The last 10 head-to-head meetings also tilt slightly in KT’s favor at 5-4-1, with KT taking the most recent clash 3-1. SSG are in good form and their bullpen has been impressive lately, so KT need to keep things close until Avila exits. If the gap stays narrow, KT’s depth and higher overall quality this season should give them enough to turn the game around late. Our pick: KT to win.