The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters at 1.58 — an implied 60% chance. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles upset it.

• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 1.66, closed 1.58 (60%)
• Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: opened 2.24, closed 2.41 (40%)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters v Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles — previous meetings

• 2026-07-03Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 0-8 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles