Hanshin Tigers - Chunichi Dragons

The Facts

• One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 5).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 2.
• Hanshin is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
• Chunichi's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
• Hanshin may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
• Recently, Chunichi has had a series of away games.
• Hanshin is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
• In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 64:67. (average 3.2:3.4).
• Including home matches between the teams, Hanshin won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 34:33. (average 3.4:3.3).