The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.72 — an implied 55% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.75, closed 1.72 (55%)
• Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: opened 2.08, closed 2.14 (45%)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks — recent form

• 2026-07-26Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 3-0 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-25Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 6-8 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-24Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 7-3 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-07Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 6-3 Orix Buffaloes

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles — recent form

• 2026-07-26Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 2-6 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-07-25Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 3-4 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-07-08Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 5-2 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-07Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 1-6 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-05Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 6-3 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles