The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hanshin Tigers at 1.51 — an implied 63% chance. Yomiuri Giants upset it.

• Yomiuri Giants: opened 2.37, closed 2.55 (37%)
• Hanshin Tigers: opened 1.59, closed 1.51 (63%)

Hanshin Tigers — recent form

• 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

Yomiuri Giants — recent form

• 2026-07-05Yomiuri Giants 1-0 Chunichi Dragons
• 2026-07-04Yomiuri Giants 1-2 Chunichi Dragons
• 2026-07-03Yomiuri Giants 0-1 Chunichi Dragons
• 2026-07-01Tokyo Yakult Swallows 1-2 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-06-30Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4-3 Yomiuri Giants