The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Saitama Seibu Lions at 1.78 — an implied 54% chance. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters upset it.

• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 2.00, closed 2.05 (46%)
• Saitama Seibu Lions: opened 1.82, closed 1.78 (54%)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters v Saitama Seibu Lions — previous meetings

• 2026-08-26Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 9-1 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-25Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1-3 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-13Saitama Seibu Lions 2-8 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-08-12Saitama Seibu Lions 5-2 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-08-11Saitama Seibu Lions 1-0 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-28Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5-1 Saitama Seibu Lions