The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.43 — an implied 67% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.49, closed 1.43 (67%)
• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.65, closed 2.85 (33%)

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks v Orix Buffaloes — previous meetings

• 2026-09-17Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 7-1 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-09-16Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 4-0 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-09-15Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 5-3 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-30Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 6-3 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-29Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 3-4 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-28Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 2-0 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-08-23Orix Buffaloes 3-0 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-08-22Orix Buffaloes 1-7 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks