The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hanshin Tigers at 1.38 — an implied 69% chance. Hiroshima Toyo Carp upset it.

• Hiroshima Toyo Carp: opened 2.80, closed 3.10 (31%)
• Hanshin Tigers: opened 1.44, closed 1.38 (69%)

Hiroshima Toyo Carp v Hanshin Tigers — previous meetings

• 2026-08-16Hanshin Tigers 8-1 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-15Hanshin Tigers 2-5 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-14Hanshin Tigers 1-6 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-07-05Hiroshima Toyo Carp 4-6 Hanshin Tigers
• 2026-07-03Hiroshima Toyo Carp 5-1 Hanshin Tigers
• 2026-06-28Hanshin Tigers 12-3 Hiroshima Toyo Carp