Landers vs Doosan Bears Prediction 29 July 2026
📡 The opening game of the series saw Dusan clinch a 2-1 victory in the tenth inning. Although the teams held a closed-door meeting, the starting pair for July 29 appears significantly less reliable. Choi Seung-yong has an ERA over five, while Kim Min-jun's is over four. Meanwhile, SSG boasts one of the strongest long-ball lineups in the league and is capable of significantly boosting their scoring output on their own.
Head-to-Head
📊 Dusan have claimed victory in seven of their last ten head-to-head encounters. This season, the visitors hold a 6-4 record, with their most recent clash yielding just three runs. However, previous games ended with scores of 7-3, 7-4, and 8-5. The low-scoring result on the first day doesn't fully capture SSG's pitching vulnerabilities or the offensive potential of both teams.
Head-to-head statistics Landers - Doosan Bears

SSG Landers Team Overview
SSG currently sit in ninth place with a record of 36-57-4. The team boasts a batting average of .259, has hit 107 home runs, and holds an ERA of 5.68. The hosts significantly outperform Doosan in terms of power hitting, but they have one of the weakest pitching staffs in the league. In the first game, SSG managed only four hits, yet their powerful lineup is capable of bouncing back quickly after such a setback. The high team ERA of the hosts is also crucial for considering the over on the total runs.
Match Results: SSG Landers

Doosan Bears Team Overview
Dusan have climbed to fourth place with a record of 49-44-3. The team holds a .270 batting average, 73 home runs, and an ERA of 3.81. The visitors show more reliability in pitching and better ball handling, but they fall short of SSG in terms of power. The 2-1 victory was secured without significant offensive contributions. Against a starter with a 4.55 ERA, Dusan should have more opportunities, especially after the home team's bullpen takes over.
Match Results: Doosan Bears
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Kim Min-jun will take the mound for SSG. This season, he holds a 3-2 record with a 4.55 ERA. Against Doosan, he boasts a 1-0 record and a perfect 0.00 ERA. While his personal stats are impressive, his overall ERA suggests that a shutout performance isn't guaranteed. He'll be up against a team with a .270 batting average.
Choi Seung-yong will pitch for Doosan. This season, he has a 3-7 record with a 5.35 ERA. Although he hasn't allowed any earned runs against SSG yet, the sample size is limited. His high season ERA poses a risk against a team that has hit 107 home runs. A powerful inning from SSG could quickly shift the total score.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
After a 2-1 scoreline, the 9.5 line might seem steep, but the new starting pitchers shift expectations entirely. Choi Seung-yong holds an ERA of 5.35 and faces one of the league's most potent offenses. Kim Min-jun is more reliable, but his season ERA is 4.55, with SSG's bullpen behind him posting a collective ERA of 5.68. Doosan have better ball control and can inflict damage in the latter innings. The hosts, with their 107 home runs, should be more aggressive after managing just four hits. If both teams can notch at least one big inning, reaching the required threshold becomes feasible. We're taking the over 10.5 total runs.