Samsung Lions vs Wiz Prediction 28 August 2026
📡 Samsung head into the marquee matchup of the round after thrashing Kiwoom 15-2. They remain neck and neck with KT in the race for top spot and have looked particularly impressive against the league leaders this season. On Friday, the hosts are set to start young Kim Baek San, while KT turn to Oh Won Seok, who’s endured an inconsistent campaign so far.
Head-to-Head
📊 Samsung lead the season series 8-3. That’s a significant advantage, especially considering how close the teams are in the overall standings. KT remain one of the league’s top sides, but they consistently struggle when facing Samsung. Recent head-to-head clashes also highlight how the hosts capitalize on their home field and make the most of their strong middle order.
Head-to-head statistics Samsung Lions - Wiz
Samsung Lions Team Overview
Samsung hold a 66-44-3 record, with a .278 batting average, a team ERA of 4.22, and 108 home runs. On Thursday, they once again showcased their offensive firepower, racking up 15 runs against Kiwoom. This lineup boasts impressive depth and can apply pressure not just with home runs, but also through consistent hitting. With the race for the top spot heating up, this current homestand against a direct rival takes on added significance.
Match Results: Samsung Lions
Wiz Team Overview
KT remain atop the standings with a 65-42-3 record, a .279 team batting average, and a 4.37 ERA. While both clubs are nearly identical at the plate in terms of batting average, KT lag well behind Samsung in home runs-83 compared to Samsung’s 108. The main storyline heading into Friday’s matchup isn’t KT’s offense, but rather their starting pitcher: Oh Won-seok has shown flashes of brilliance this season, but consistency has eluded him throughout the campaign.
Match Results: Wiz
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Kim Baek San enters with a 1-1 record, sporting a 2.70 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP through his first two starts. He’s logged ten innings, allowing seven hits and striking out six. Kim has yet to face KT this season, but while the sample size is limited, the young right-hander has shown he can keep games under control and set a steady tempo on the mound.
Oh Won Seok stands at 5-7 with a 6.25 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP. Against Samsung, he’s fared better, giving up five earned runs over 11⅓ innings in two outings (a 3.97 ERA). His head-to-head numbers are noticeably stronger than his overall stats, but in his most recent appearance against Kiwoom, he surrendered eight runs in just 2⅔ innings.
⭐ Editor's Pick
KT may sit higher in the standings, but the head-to-head matchup has clearly favored Samsung. The hosts lead the season series 8-3, are coming off a 15-run performance, and send out a starter who currently appears far more reliable than Oh Won-seok based on recent form. While Kim Baek-san’s experience is limited and Oh has already delivered a strong outing against Samsung, this won’t be a walk in the park. Still, the hosts’ offensive firepower, home-field advantage, and consistent edge in H2H meetings offer them multiple routes to victory. For this matchup, we’re backing Samsung to win.
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