The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Saitama Seibu Lions at 1.76 — an implied 54% chance. Orix Buffaloes upset it.

• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.04, closed 2.08 (46%)
• Saitama Seibu Lions: opened 1.79, closed 1.76 (54%)

Saitama Seibu Lions v Orix Buffaloes — previous meetings

• 2026-09-10Saitama Seibu Lions 8-4 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-09-09Saitama Seibu Lions 8-0 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-09-08Saitama Seibu Lions 2-0 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-20Orix Buffaloes 3-1 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-19Orix Buffaloes 2-3 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-18Orix Buffaloes 4-7 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-02Orix Buffaloes 1-5 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-01Orix Buffaloes 1-4 Saitama Seibu Lions