The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.48 — an implied 64% chance. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters upset it.

• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 2.50, closed 2.65 (36%)
• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.53, closed 1.48 (64%)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks v Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters — previous meetings

• 2026-08-06Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 6-2 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-08-05Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5-7 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-08-04Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 0-1 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-06-21Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 8-0 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-20Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 10-7 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-19Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 3-4 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters