The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at 1.50 — an implied 63% chance. Orix Buffaloes upset it.

• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 1.44, closed 1.50 (63%)
• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.80, closed 2.60 (37%)

Orix Buffaloes v Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters — previous meetings

• 2026-09-19Orix Buffaloes 7-4 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-08-16Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 13-7 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-15Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 12-4 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-14Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2-6 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-07-02Orix Buffaloes 1-9 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-07-01Orix Buffaloes 0-6 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-30Orix Buffaloes 2-9 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters