The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hiroshima Toyo Carp at 1.67 — an implied 57% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Tokyo Yakult Swallows: opened 2.19, closed 2.21 (43%)
• Hiroshima Toyo Carp: opened 1.69, closed 1.67 (57%)

Tokyo Yakult Swallows v Hiroshima Toyo Carp — previous meetings

• 2026-08-29Tokyo Yakult Swallows 9-1 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-28Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3-1 Hiroshima Toyo Carp
• 2026-08-12Hiroshima Toyo Carp 0-12 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-07-26Hiroshima Toyo Carp 4-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-07-08Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3-4 Hiroshima Toyo Carp