The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles at 1.72 — an implied 55% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Chiba Lotte Marines: closed 2.13 (45%)
• Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: closed 1.72 (55%)

Chiba Lotte Marines v Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles — previous meetings

• 2026-08-18Chiba Lotte Marines 2-6 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
• 2026-07-01Chiba Lotte Marines 5-0 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
• 2026-06-30Chiba Lotte Marines 5-2 Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles
• 2026-06-21Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 4-7 Chiba Lotte Marines
• 2026-06-19Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles 4-8 Chiba Lotte Marines