Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers: preview, form and head-to-head

Los Angeles Dodgers
Milwaukee Brewers

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Milwaukee Brewers host Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) on October 12, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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The NL Championship Series opens with the Brewers' 39.9% season-form split against the Dodgers' 60.1% — a gap driven by L.A.'s sharper rotation and discipline. Milwaukee counters with home field and a contact-rate advantage that could test a Dodger staff with a 3.2 ERA.

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Matchup comparison

Even on form: both teams went 4-1 in their last 5 games.

Matchup to watch: Los Angeles Dodgers’ attack (index 110) against Milwaukee Brewers’ defence (index 85).

Matchup to watch: Milwaukee Brewers’ attack (index 115) against Los Angeles Dodgers’ defence (index 83).

Recent form: last 5

Los Angeles Dodgers: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 19 runs scored and 9 conceded.

Los Angeles Dodgers
Oct 7, 2026at Atlanta BravesW4–1
Oct 6, 2026at Atlanta BravesW3–1
Oct 4, 2026vs Atlanta BravesL2–3
Oct 3, 2026vs Atlanta BravesW5–3
Sep 27, 2026at San Francisco GiantsW5–1

Milwaukee Brewers: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 19 runs scored and 14 conceded.

Milwaukee Brewers
Oct 7, 2026at San Diego PadresW3–1
Oct 6, 2026at San Diego PadresL3–4
Oct 4, 2026vs San Diego PadresW4–3
Oct 3, 2026vs San Diego PadresW3–2
Sep 27, 2026vs St. Louis CardinalsW6–4

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, Los Angeles Dodgers won 2, Milwaukee Brewers won 3.

Aug 16, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers2–6Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 15, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers1–4Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 14, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers3–1Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 13, 2026Los Angeles Dodgers4–5Milwaukee Brewers
May 24, 2026Milwaukee Brewers1–5Los Angeles Dodgers

Season so far

Los Angeles Dodgers are 2nd of 30 on win rate after 162 games (100-62).

Milwaukee Brewers are 1st of 30 on win rate after 162 games (103-59).

#TeamPWLRuns
2Los Angeles Dodgers16210062801:600
1Milwaukee Brewers16210359832:618

Team season model

  • Los Angeles Dodgers attack index 110: 10% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers defence index 83: 17% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers rate 2nd of 30 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
  • Milwaukee Brewers attack index 115: 15% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Milwaukee Brewers defence index 85: 15% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Milwaukee Brewers rate 1st of 30 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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