The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Tokyo Yakult Swallows at 1.90 — an implied 50% chance. Yokohama Dena Baystars upset it.

• Tokyo Yakult Swallows: opened 1.88, closed 1.90 (50%)
• Yokohama Dena Baystars: opened 1.93, closed 1.91 (50%)

Yokohama Dena Baystars — recent form

• 2026-07-02Hiroshima Carp 1-3 Yokohama Dena Baystars
• 2026-06-30Hiroshima Carp 7-3 Yokohama Dena Baystars
• 2026-06-28Yomiuri Giants 2-1 Yokohama Dena Baystars
• 2026-06-25Yokohama Dena Baystars 1-3 Chunichi Dragons
• 2026-06-24Yokohama Dena Baystars 6-4 Chunichi Dragons

Tokyo Yakult Swallows — recent form

• 2026-07-01Tokyo Yakult Swallows 1-2 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-06-30Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4-3 Yomiuri Giants
• 2026-06-23Tokyo Yakult Swallows 4-3 Hanshin Tigers
• 2026-06-21Hiroshima Carp 2-1 Tokyo Yakult Swallows