The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Yomiuri Giants at 1.80 — an implied 53% chance. Yokohama Dena Baystars upset it.

• Yomiuri Giants: opened 1.85, closed 1.80 (53%)
• Yokohama Dena Baystars: opened 1.96, closed 2.02 (47%)

Yokohama Dena Baystars v Yomiuri Giants — previous meetings

• 2026-07-31Yokohama Dena Baystars 0-6 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-06-28Yomiuri Giants 2-1 Yokohama Dena Baystars