The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.63 — an implied 58% chance. Orix Buffaloes upset it.

• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.64, closed 1.63 (58%)
• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.27, closed 2.29 (42%)

Orix Buffaloes — recent form

• 2026-06-21Saitama Seibu Lions 5-3 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-06-20Saitama Seibu Lions 4-0 Orix Buffaloes

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks — recent form

• 2026-06-21Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 8-0 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-20Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 10-7 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-19Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 3-4 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters