The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Chunichi Dragons at 1.68 — an implied 57% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Chunichi Dragons: opened 1.75, closed 1.68 (57%)
• Tokyo Yakult Swallows: opened 2.09, closed 2.20 (43%)

Tokyo Yakult Swallows — recent form

• 2026-08-02Hanshin Tigers 4-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-08-01Hanshin Tigers 7-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-07-31Hanshin Tigers 4-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-07-26Hiroshima Toyo Carp 4-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows

Chunichi Dragons — recent form

• 2026-08-02Chunichi Dragons 3-4 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-01Chunichi Dragons 7-1 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-07-31Chunichi Dragons 1-3 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-07-26Yokohama Dena Baystars 1-5 Chunichi Dragons