The Facts
- The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals))
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 3.
- The current form of both teams is below expectations.
- Saitama may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Hokkaido has had a series of away games.
- Hokkaido might have a minor edge in this game.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 9 matches, and goals 77:59. (average 3.9:3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Hokkaido won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 25:34. (average 2.8:3.8).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 138 | 77 | 2 | 59 | 509:425 | 0.566 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 142 | 76 | 3 | 63 | 484:439 | 0.547 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 141 | 69 | 3 | 69 | 550:509 | 0.500 |
| 4 | Hiroshima Carp | 139 | 59 | 4 | 76 | 416:508 | 0.437 |
| 5 | Yakult Swallows | 140 | 60 | 2 | 78 | 440:558 | 0.435 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 142 | 59 | 2 | 81 | 475:493 | 0.421 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | 141 | 91 | 3 | 47 | 705:447 | 0.659 |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 141 | 77 | 4 | 60 | 493:463 | 0.562 |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 143 | 78 | 3 | 62 | 591:529 | 0.557 |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 142 | 65 | 2 | 75 | 483:599 | 0.464 |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 139 | 61 | 3 | 75 | 486:573 | 0.449 |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 140 | 56 | 1 | 83 | 462:551 | 0.403 |
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)





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