Houston Astros win the 2026 American League Division Series against Cleveland Guardians (best-of-5, October 3–10, 2026, Minute Maid Park / Progressive Field, confirmed by MLB.com or AP by October 11, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 27. September 2026
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Predicted for 10. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The Houston Astros face the Cleveland Guardians (AL seed 2) in the ALDS. Schedule: Game 1 October 3 in Houston (Minute Maid Park), Game 5 if necessary October 10. Houston has demonstrated above-average postseason performance and rotation depth in the 2022–2025 playoff cycles. Cleveland narrowly won the AL Central ahead of the Chicago White Sox but is inferior in postseason experience and bullpen depth. Bookmaker odds imply ~58–60% for Houston. No Kalshi/Polymarket market found.
Data basis for this prediction
- mlb.com: MLB Postseason 2026 Bracket – ALDS Guardians vs. Astros/White Sox-Sieger (Stand 27.09.2026)
- nbcsports.com: 2026 MLB Playoffs Update – ALDS Schedule Games 1–5 (Stand 27.09.2026)
- espn.com: MLB 2026 Playoff Tracker – AL Bracket & Clinching Scenarios (Stand 27.09.2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Houston Astros schieden bereits in der Wild-Card-Serie gegen die Chicago White Sox aus (0:2 Sweep) und erreichten die ALDS gar nicht. Ein ALDS-Duell Astros vs. Guardians fand nie statt. Quellen: Yahoo Sports/ESPN MLB-Playoff-Bracket 2026, MLB.com
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