The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Yomiuri Giants at 1.70 — an implied 56% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Hiroshima Toyo Carp: opened 2.02, closed 2.17 (44%)
• Yomiuri Giants: opened 1.80, closed 1.70 (56%)

Yomiuri Giants v Hiroshima Toyo Carp — previous meetings

• 2026-09-06Yomiuri Giants 4-0 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-09-05Yomiuri Giants 10-5 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-09-04Yomiuri Giants 3-1 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-23Hiroshima Toyo Carp 3-2 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-08-22Hiroshima Toyo Carp 0-5 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-08-21Hiroshima Toyo Carp 0-2 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-08-06Yomiuri Giants 11-7 Hiroshima Toyo Carp