Kiwoom Heroes vs Doosan Bears Prediction 22 September 2026
📡 Doosan travel to Gocheok after suffering two tough defeats to KT - 3-15 and 8-9 - but still hold onto fifth place with a 65-62-5 record. Kiwoom remain bottom of the table at 45-85-4 and are winless in their last six games. The starting pitching matchup will be crucial for this prediction: Wes Benjamin, boasting a 2.41 ERA, faces off against Jeon Jun-pyo, who has a 4.66 ERA.
Kivum have failed to beat Dusan in their last six matches.
📊 Doosan have claimed victory in seven of the last ten head-to-head clashes, with Kiwoom winning twice and one game ending in a draw. Doosan’s recent dominance is particularly striking: before the 6-6 stalemate, they routed Kiwoom 5-0, 15-1, and 7-2. Kiwoom have now gone six straight meetings without a win over Doosan.
Head-to-head statistics Kiwoom Heroes - Doosan Bears
Kivuma’s pitching continues to allow too much traffic on the bases.
Kiwoom are hitting .242 with 98 home runs and a team ERA of 5.33. Over their last 10 games, they have managed just one win, one draw, and eight losses, conceding an average of 7.0 runs per game. The starting rotation has been particularly vulnerable during this stretch, posting a 7.59 ERA, while the bullpen's season ERA stands at 5.00. Their most recent outing ended in a 5-10 defeat to SSG.
Match Results: Kiwoom Heroes
Benjamin gives Dusan a chance to snap their losing streak
Doosan are batting .264 with 105 home runs and boast a team ERA of 3.78. Their recent form has been inconsistent-four wins, five losses, and a draw in their last ten-but their pitching staff remains one of the league’s strongest over the season: starters post a 3.61 ERA, while relievers come in at 3.38. Before dropping back-to-back games to league leaders KT, Doosan notched a 3-1 win over Samsung and cruised past NC 9-2.
Match Results: Doosan Bears
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Chun Jun Phe, the right-hander for Kiwoom, holds a 0-4 record with a 4.66 ERA. He has appeared in 18 games, making eight starts: 48⅓ innings pitched, 44 hits allowed, 29 strikeouts, 29 earned runs, and a 1.74 WHIP. He has logged just one quality start and has yet to throw a complete game or a shutout. His main issue is control-he’s issued 40 walks in only 48⅓ innings, consistently putting extra runners on base.
Wes Benjamin, the lefty for Doosan, comes in at 6-7 with a 2.41 ERA. He’s started all 21 of his appearances: 115⅔ innings, 104 hits surrendered, 123 strikeouts, 39 earned runs, and a 1.16 WHIP. Benjamin has delivered 10 quality starts, though he hasn’t recorded a complete game or a shutout. He combines strong command with impressive strikeout numbers and remains one of Doosan’s most reliable starters.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Doosan come into this one on the back of two straight defeats, so their recent form doesn’t hand the visitors an automatic edge. However, the pitching matchup on the mound looks far more favorable: Benjamin boasts a 2.41 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP, while Jeon Jun-pyo has issued 40 walks in just 48⅓ innings and carries a 1.74 WHIP. The gap remains after the starters exit as well-Doosan’s bullpen posts a season ERA of 3.38, compared to Kiwoom’s 5.00. The last 10 head-to-head meetings also tip the scales to the Bears, who lead 7-2-1, while Kiwoom have managed just one win in their last 10 outings. With this combination of strong starting and relief pitching, the smart play is to back Doosan to win with a -1.5 run line.
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