The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.90 — an implied 50% chance. Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters upset it.

• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.77, closed 1.90 (50%)
• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 2.07, closed 1.91 (50%)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters — recent form

• 2026-06-16Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2-0 Hiroshima Carp