The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Fukuoka Softbank Hawks at 1.54 — an implied 62% chance. Orix Buffaloes upset it.

• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.43, closed 2.49 (38%)
• Fukuoka Softbank Hawks: opened 1.57, closed 1.54 (62%)

Orix Buffaloes v Fukuoka Softbank Hawks — previous meetings

• 2026-08-22Orix Buffaloes 1-7 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-07-07Fukuoka Softbank Hawks 6-3 Orix Buffaloes
• 2026-06-25Orix Buffaloes 2-5 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-06-24Orix Buffaloes 5-8 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks
• 2026-06-23Orix Buffaloes 5-0 Fukuoka Softbank Hawks