The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.30 — an implied 73% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Chiba Lotte Marines: opened 3.35, closed 3.55 (27%)
• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.33, closed 1.30 (73%)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks v Chiba Lotte Marines — previous meetings

• 2026-08-13Chiba Lotte Marines 4-3 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-08-12Chiba Lotte Marines 4-10 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-08-11Chiba Lotte Marines 1-16 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-07-05Chiba Lotte Marines 2-7 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-07-04Chiba Lotte Marines 8-1 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-07-03Chiba Lotte Marines 2-3 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks