KBO· Season 2026
Match Summary
KIA Tigers defeated Samsung Lions 5:4. The match was played in KBO 2026. League standings: Samsung Lions #3, KIA Tigers #5.
Rivalry since 2023
Samsung Lions vs KIA Tigers Head to Head Results· 50
Samsung Lions and KIA Tigers have met 50 times — Samsung Lions won 17, KIA Tigers won 33, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. KIA Tigers leads the head-to-head with 33 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 519 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 10.38 per match (229 for the home side, 290 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 47 matches (94%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 50 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 13–15 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Samsung Lions sit #3 and KIA Tigers are #5 in the KBO table heading into this match.
KBO
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KT Wiz Suwon | GP40 | Won24 | Lost16 | Pts231:186 |
| #2 | LG Twins | GP40 | Won24 | Lost16 | Pts190:181 |
| #3 | Samsung Lions | GP40 | Won23 | Lost17 | Pts209:171 |
| #4 | SSG Landers | GP40 | Won21 | Lost19 | Pts229:222 |
| #5 | KIA Tigers | GP41 | Won20 | Lost21 | Pts206:195 |
| #6 | Hanwha Eagles | GP40 | Won19 | Lost21 | Pts252:233 |
| #7 | Doosan Bears | GP41 | Won18 | Lost23 | Pts191:193 |
| #8 | NC Dinos | GP40 | Won17 | Lost23 | Pts193:199 |
| #9 | Lotte Giants | GP39 | Won16 | Lost23 | Pts151:187 |
| #10 | Kiwoom Heroes | GP41 | Won15 | Lost26 | Pts136:221 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026