Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres: preview, form and head-to-head

Milwaukee Brewers
San Diego Padres

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San Diego Padres host Milwaukee Brewers (MLB) on October 6, 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 103-win Brewers bring a disciplined lineup and a deeper rotation to Petco Park, facing a Padres club that counters with superior power and a stingy home ERA. The season-long stats suggest a tight series where contact quality and the bullpen's command could tip the balance.

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Matchup edge

Form edge: Milwaukee Brewers, 5-0 in the last 5 games against 4-1 for San Diego Padres.

Matchup to watch: Milwaukee Brewers’ attack (index 115) against San Diego Padres’ defence (index 94).

Matchup to watch: San Diego Padres’ attack (index 99) against Milwaukee Brewers’ defence (index 85).

Recent form: last 5

Milwaukee Brewers: 5 wins and 0 losses in the last 5, with 26 runs scored and 12 conceded.

Milwaukee Brewers
Sep 27, 2026vs St. Louis CardinalsW6–4
Sep 26, 2026vs St. Louis CardinalsW3–2
Sep 25, 2026vs St. Louis CardinalsW8–4
Sep 24, 2026at Philadelphia PhilliesW5–1
Sep 23, 2026at Philadelphia PhilliesW4–1

San Diego Padres: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 35 runs scored and 23 conceded.

San Diego Padres
Sep 30, 2026vs Chicago CubsW4–1
Sep 29, 2026vs Chicago CubsW8–0
Sep 27, 2026vs Arizona DiamondbacksW9–4
Sep 26, 2026vs Arizona DiamondbacksW10–7
Sep 25, 2026vs Arizona DiamondbacksL4–11

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, Milwaukee Brewers won 1, San Diego Padres won 4.

Aug 12, 2026San Diego Padres4–3Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 11, 2026San Diego Padres11–2Milwaukee Brewers
Aug 10, 2026San Diego Padres3–2Milwaukee Brewers
May 14, 2026Milwaukee Brewers7–1San Diego Padres
May 13, 2026Milwaukee Brewers1–3San Diego Padres

Season so far

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

San Diego Padres are 6th of 30 on win rate after 162 games (91-71).

#TeamPWLRuns
1Milwaukee Brewers16210359832:618
6San Diego Padres1629171722:681

Team season model

  • 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.
  • San Diego Padres attack index 99: 1% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • San Diego Padres defence index 94: 6% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • San Diego Padres rate 3rd 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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