Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lotte Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 7 | 7 | 0 |
 Kiwoom Heroes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 6-4
Data suggests the Lotte Giants have a favorable edge based on their recent head-to-head success and slightly better home performance. The Giants have also shown a stronger offensive output in their last 10 games, scoring more runs on average compared to the Heroes' higher runs against. Given these factors, the numbers favor a home win with predicted scores indicating the Giants could edge out the Heroes.
- Lotte Giants have won 5 of the last 10 games against Kiwoom Heroes.
- Lotte Giants have averaged 5.6 runs scored over their last 10 games.
- Kiwoom Heroes have allowed an average of 7.1 runs per game in their last 10 games.
- Lotte Giants have a 44% home win rate this season compared to Kiwoom's 40% away win rate.
Confidence is moderate because the win-probability gap between the two teams is moderate, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.
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Why AI favors Lotte Giants
- Tighter defenseLotte Giants
Lotte Giants are conceding just 6.8 runs per game over their recent matches.
6.8/game conceded - Historical edgeLotte Giants
Lotte Giants have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
4/5 H2H wins - Poor recent formLotte Giants
Lotte Giants have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Poor recent formKiwoom Heroes
Kiwoom Heroes have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 56% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Lotte Giants at 56% — final result was Lotte Giants win, Lotte Giants 7-1 Kiwoom Heroes.
Predicted score was 6-4.
The model itself only flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (65/100) — a closer call that happened to land right.
Match trends
- Lotte Giants have averaged 7.4 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Kiwoom Heroes have averaged 3.6 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Lotte Giants are unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 meetings with Kiwoom Heroes.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | L | Diff | Win% | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  KT Wiz Suwon | 111 | 66 | 45 | +92 | 60 | — |
| 2 |  Samsung Lions | 114 | 67 | 47 | +148 | 59 | — |
| 3 |  KIA Tigers | 114 | 62 | 52 | +79 | 54 | — |
| 4 |  LG Twins | 115 | 63 | 52 | +2 | 55 | — |
| 5 |  Doosan Bears | 115 | 59 | 56 | +38 | 51 | — |
| 6 |  NC Dinos | 109 | 49 | 60 | -32 | 45 | — |
| 7 | Lotte Giants | 112 | 50 | 62 | -28 | 45 | — |
| 8 |  Hanwha Eagles | 112 | 49 | 63 | +11 | 44 | — |
| 9 |  SSG Landers | 117 | 48 | 69 | -100 | 41 | — |
| 10 | Kiwoom Heroes | 119 | 42 | 77 | -210 | 35 | — |
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Who is likely to win Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes?+
Our AI model favors Lotte Giants to win, with a 56% probability (Kiwoom Heroes 44%).
What time does Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes start?+
First pitch is at Aug 20, 2026, 10:00 AM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Lotte Giants vs Kiwoom Heroes?+
Lotte Giants: 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 5, 1, 0. Kiwoom Heroes: 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0. Final: 7-1.