The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Yomiuri Giants at 1.75 — an implied 54% chance. Tokyo Yakult Swallows upset it.

• Tokyo Yakult Swallows: opened 2.11, closed 2.08 (46%)
• Yomiuri Giants: opened 1.74, closed 1.75 (54%)

Yomiuri Giants v Tokyo Yakult Swallows — previous meetings

• 2026-09-27Tokyo Yakult Swallows 0-11 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-09-20Tokyo Yakult Swallows 2-3 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-08-27Yomiuri Giants 9-2 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-08-26Yomiuri Giants 5-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-08-25Yomiuri Giants 8-6 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-08-09Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3-7 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-07-01Tokyo Yakult Swallows 1-2 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-06-30Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4-3 Yomiuri Giants