The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hanshin Tigers at 1.27 — an implied 75% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Hanshin Tigers: opened 1.31, closed 1.27 (75%)
• Tokyo Yakult Swallows: opened 3.50, closed 3.80 (25%)

Tokyo Yakult Swallows v Hanshin Tigers — previous meetings

• 2026-09-23Hanshin Tigers 8-4 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-09-03Hanshin Tigers 7-4 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-09-02Hanshin Tigers 3-5 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-09-01Hanshin Tigers 6-2 Tokyo Yakult Swallows
• 2026-08-20Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4-1 Hanshin Tigers
• 2026-08-02Hanshin Tigers 4-3 Tokyo Yakult Swallows