The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Saitama Seibu Lions at 1.84 — an implied 52% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: opened 1.90, closed 1.97 (48%)
• Saitama Seibu Lions: opened 1.91, closed 1.84 (52%)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters v Saitama Seibu Lions — previous meetings

• 2026-08-13Saitama Seibu Lions 2-8 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-08-12Saitama Seibu Lions 5-2 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-08-11Saitama Seibu Lions 1-0 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
• 2026-06-28Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5-1 Saitama Seibu Lions