The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Saitama Seibu Lions at 1.67 — an implied 57% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Orix Buffaloes: opened 2.02, closed 2.22 (43%)
• Saitama Seibu Lions: opened 1.80, closed 1.67 (57%)

Saitama Seibu Lions v Orix Buffaloes — previous meetings

• 2026-08-20Orix Buffaloes 3-1 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-19Orix Buffaloes 2-3 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-18Orix Buffaloes 4-7 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-02Orix Buffaloes 1-5 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-08-01Orix Buffaloes 1-4 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-31Orix Buffaloes 5-4 Saitama Seibu Lions
• 2026-07-05Saitama Seibu Lions 1-3 Orix Buffaloes