Samsung Lions vs Dinos Prediction 22 September 2026
📡 Samsung return to Daegu after back-to-back losses to Lotte-3-5 and 6-13-but remain second in the standings with a 76-52-3 record. NC dropped their game against Kia 6-8 and now sit at 59-67-2. For the hosts, Chris Paddack takes the mound with a 2.93 ERA, while Michael Clevinger makes just his second start since joining the KBO.
Samsung maintain a steady advantage over NS
📊 Samsung have come out on top in six of their last 10 matchups against NC, including their most recent head-to-head. Looking at the season as a whole, the gap is even wider-Samsung lead the series 11-4, and the last 10 meetings only reinforce this pattern. While the Dinos have managed to snatch a few games, it’s Samsung who have consistently dictated the pace and outcome of this matchup.
Head-to-head statistics Samsung Lions - Dinos
Peddack and a strong bullpen provide Samsung with a solid foundation after back-to-back defeats.
Samsung are batting .276 with 122 home runs and a team ERA of 4.23. Their main strength lies in late-inning pitching-relievers post a 3.03 ERA, one of the best marks in the league. September has been inconsistent, and back-to-back defeats to Lotte sting especially hard after conceding 18 runs. However, before that, Samsung cruised past Hanwha with a convincing 10-4 victory.
Match Results: Samsung Lions
The coaching staff are still unsure how many innings they’ll get from Clevinger.
NC currently sit sixth in the standings, boasting a .270 batting average, 121 home runs, and a 4.71 ERA. Over their last 10 games, they have picked up four wins and suffered six defeats, scoring 44 runs while conceding 54. The bullpen has held up well throughout the season with a 3.82 ERA, but the starting rotation has struggled, posting a 4.50 ERA. After dropping five straight games, the Dinos managed to spark their offense against KIA, but ultimately fell short in an 8-6 loss.
Match Results: Dinos
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Chris Paddack, the right-hander for Samsung, enters with a 5-3 record and a 2.93 ERA. He’s started all 10 of his appearances, working 61⅓ innings while allowing just 48 hits, striking out 65, conceding 22 earned runs, and posting a stellar 0.96 WHIP. Paddack boasts eight quality starts, but has yet to pitch a complete game or a shutout. He’s limiting opponents to less than one baserunner per inning and has issued only 11 walks over the stretch.
Michael Clevinger, the righty for NC Dinos, has made just one start in the KBO so far: he’s 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA over three innings, allowing two hits, striking out one, surrendering one earned run, and recording a 1.67 WHIP. He has yet to notch a quality start, complete game, or shutout. In his debut, Clevinger issued three walks and exited after just three frames, leaving questions about his current stamina and depth.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Back-to-back defeats have raised some concerns for Samsung, but the September 22 matchup offers the hosts a much more favorable setup. Peddack boasts a 2.93 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, and has delivered quality starts in eight of his ten appearances. Meanwhile, Clevinger has logged just three innings of KBO experience and issued three walks in his debut. If NC are once again forced to turn to their bullpen early, Samsung will have more time to capitalize on their lineup’s strengths. The last 10 head-to-head meetings favor the hosts 6-4, while the season series stands at 11-4 in Samsung’s favor. Their bullpen has also kept a solid 3.03 ERA. It’s this combination of reliable starting pitching and a steadier bullpen that gives Samsung the edge across all nine innings. The main pick here is a Samsung win.
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