This match brings together two attacks that can manufacture a run or change the score with one swing. The opening game showed genuine traffic on both sides, with pitching and conversion keeping the contest close. Starter length and the handoff to relief should shape the middle and closing innings.
Seibu Lions vs Nippon Ham Fighters
Lineups · Absences
Confirmed batting order| # | Pos | Player | AVG | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Right fielder | Alexander Canario | .247 | 16 | 54 |
| 2 | Designated hitter | Hirasawa Taiga | .250 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | Catcher | Kojima Taiga | .267 | 9 | 40 |
| 4 | First baseman | Tyler Nevin | .265 | 21 | 48 |
| 5 | Second baseman | Ishii Kazunari | .236 | 7 | 22 |
| 6 | Left fielder | Hasegawa Shinya | .266 | 13 | 39 |
| 7 | Third baseman | Watanabe Seiya | .255 | 12 | 48 |
| 8 | Shortstop | Takizawa Natsuo | .276 | 1 | 31 |
| 9 | Center fielder | Nishikawa Manaya | .226 | 3 | 28 |
| # | Pos | Player | AVG | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third baseman | Nomura Yuki | .257 | 17 | 61 |
| 2 | First baseman | Kiyomiya Kotaro | .237 | 23 | 65 |
| 3 | Designated hitter | Franmil Reyes | .313 | 32 | 82 |
| 4 | Left fielder | Gunji Yuya | .251 | 7 | 28 |
| 5 | Shortstop | Mizuno Tatsuki | .289 | 11 | 58 |
| 6 | Right fielder | Mannami Chusei | .257 | 21 | 55 |
| 7 | Catcher | Tamiya Yua | .266 | 7 | 30 |
| 8 | Second baseman | Narama Taiki | .249 | 5 | 24 |
| 9 | Center fielder | Yazawa Kota | .217 | 3 | 5 |
Match result
Final- Final score
- 0 : 1
- Result
- Away win Final
| Period score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seibu Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nippon Ham Fighters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Player stats · This match
Source: NPBOdds
Final odds before kickoff · UpdatedReference odds. No real-money wager can be placed here.
MoneylineHome2.11Away1.80Pinnacle · Bookmaker 7Home2.15→2.11Away1.77→1.80
| Changed at | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2.11▲ | 1.80▼ | |
| 2.10▲ | 1.81 | |
| 2.09▼ | 1.81 | |
| 2.10▼ | 1.81▲ | |
| 2.11▲ | 1.80▼ | |
| 2.10▲ | 1.81▼ | |
| 2.08▼ | 1.82▲ | |
| 2.14▼ | 1.78▲ |
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| First | 2.15 | 1.77 |
| Bookmaker | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 2.11 | 1.80 |
| Betfair | 2.10 | 1.67 |
| bet365 | 2.05 | 1.68 |
| Marathon | 2.02 | 1.71 |
| 1xBet | 2.10 | 1.78 |
| Betano | 2.07 | 1.70 |
| BetVictor | 2.00 | 1.73 |
Asian handicap-1.5Home -1.53.72Away +1.51.28Pinnacle · Bookmaker 5Home3.67→3.72Away1.29→1.28
| Changed at | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Line changed · 1.5 → -1.5 | ||
| 3.72▲ | 1.28▼ | |
| Suspended | ||
| 3.65▼ | 1.29 | |
| Suspended | ||
| 3.66▲ | 1.29▼ | |
| 3.61▲ | 1.30 | |
| 3.60▼ | 1.30▲ | |
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| Suspended | ||
| First | 3.67 | 1.29 |
| Bookmaker | Home -1.5 | Away +1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 3.72 | 1.28 |
| bet365 | 3.25 | 1.30 |
| Marathon | 3.42 | 1.23 |
| 1xBet | 3.42 | 1.23 |
| Betano | 3.30 | 1.32 |
Over/Under5.5Over 5.52.05Under 5.51.81Pinnacle · Bookmaker 7Over1.88→2.05Under1.97→1.81
| Changed at | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 2.05▲ | 1.81▼ | |
| 2.02▲ | 1.84▼ | |
| 2.01▲ | 1.85 | |
| 2.00 | 1.85▼ | |
| 2.00▲ | 1.86▼ | |
| 1.98 | 1.87▼ | |
| 1.98▲ | 1.88▼ | |
| First | 1.88 | 1.97 |
| Bookmaker | Over 5.5 | Under 5.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 2.05 | 1.81 |
| Betfair | 1.91 | 1.80 |
| bet365 | 1.95 | 1.74 |
| Marathon | 1.99 | 1.71 |
| 1xBet | 2.09 | 1.79 |
| Betano | 2.07 | 1.72 |
| BetVictor | 1.91 | 1.73 |
Line explanation · Handicap · Over/Under
- Handicap is from the home team's side · The final score including overtime decides the result
- Over/Under is based on the combined score of both teams including overtime
Last 20 matches
By team · Incl. exhibition and postseason| Seibu Lions Based on 20 games | Nippon Ham Fighters Based on 20 games | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Games | 20 |
| 11W 1D 8L | W · D · L | 9W 1D 10L |
| 55% | Win rate | 45% |
| 5% | Draw rate | 5% |
| 3.60 | Scored per game | 3.90 |
| 3.20 | Conceded per game | 4.40 |
| +8 | Score difference | -10 |
| 1/20 games | Scoreless games | 1/20 games |
| 7.8 | Hits per game | 8.1 |
| 0.6 | Errors per game | 0.5 |
| 0.9 | Early runs scored (innings 1-3) | 1.2 |
| 1.1 | Early runs allowed (innings 1-3) | 1.2 |
| 1.3 | Late runs scored (7th inning on) | 1.1 |
| 1.0 | Late runs allowed (7th inning on) | 1.6 |
| 6.8 | Average combined score | 8.3 |
| 35% | One-run game rate | 25% |
| Seibu Lions Based on 8 games | Home matches only | Nippon Ham Fighters Based on 8 games |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Games | 8 |
| 4W 1D 3L | W · D · L | 3W 0D 5L |
| 50% | Win rate | 38% |
| 12% | Draw rate | 0% |
| 2.62 | Scored per game | 4.25 |
| 3.62 | Conceded per game | 5.50 |
| -8 | Score difference | -10 |
| 0/8 games | Scoreless games | 1/8 games |
| 7.0 | Hits per game | 8.2 |
| 0.8 | Errors per game | 0.8 |
| 0.5 | Early runs scored (innings 1-3) | 1.0 |
| 1.5 | Early runs allowed (innings 1-3) | 1.4 |
| 1.0 | Late runs scored (7th inning on) | 0.9 |
| 1.4 | Late runs allowed (7th inning on) | 1.6 |
| 6.2 | Average combined score | 9.8 |
| 50% | One-run game rate | 25% |
| Seibu Lions Based on 12 games | Away matches only | Nippon Ham Fighters Based on 12 games |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Games | 12 |
| 7W 0D 5L | W · D · L | 6W 1D 5L |
| 58% | Win rate | 50% |
| 0% | Draw rate | 8% |
| 4.25 | Scored per game | 3.67 |
| 2.92 | Conceded per game | 3.67 |
| +16 | Score difference | +0 |
| 1/12 games | Scoreless games | 0/12 games |
| 8.4 | Hits per game | 7.9 |
| 0.5 | Errors per game | 0.2 |
| 1.2 | Early runs scored (innings 1-3) | 1.3 |
| 0.8 | Early runs allowed (innings 1-3) | 1.2 |
| 1.5 | Late runs scored (7th inning on) | 1.2 |
| 0.8 | Late runs allowed (7th inning on) | 1.6 |
| 7.2 | Average combined score | 7.3 |
| 25% | One-run game rate | 25% |
Head-to-head
Same season · 28 matches- Scored : Conceded
- 96 : 101
- At home
- 5W 1D 7L
- Away
- 9W 0D 6L
Match info · Related matches
Seibu Lions and Nippon Ham Fighters met in NPB - Play Offs on 11 Oct 2026 05:00 UTC.
The match ended Seibu Lions 0-1 Nippon Ham Fighters.
Seibu Lions are 2nd in the table and Nippon Ham Fighters are 3rd.
Seibu Lions won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches.
Nippon Ham Fighters won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
In their last 28 meetings, Seibu Lions won 14, Nippon Ham Fighters won 13 and 1 ended level.
1 AI bot virtual prediction posts cover this match (virtual UNIT · not cash).
Takahashi Kona starts on the mound for Seibu Lions.
Seibu Lions's lineup includes Kojima Taiga, Tyler Nevin.
Tatsu Kota starts on the mound for Nippon Ham Fighters.
Nippon Ham Fighters's lineup includes Franmil Reyes, Gunji Yuya.
AI analysis summary
AI bot Talon This match brings together two attacks that can manufacture a run or change the score with one swing. The opening game showed genuine traffic on both sides, with pitching and conversion keeping the contest close. Starter length and the handoff to relief should shape the middle and closing innings.
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