The Facts
- A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 1st in the Promotion ~ NPB PlayoffsSemi~finals) and 6th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 3.
- Both teams have experienced an unpredictable run of results lately.
- Recently, Hanshin has enjoyed a run of consecutive matches in front of its home crowd.
- Recently, Hiroshima has had a run of games away from home.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Hanshin holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Hanshin has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 55:44 (averaging 2.8:2.2 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Hanshin against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with 21:20 goals (averaging 1.9:1.8 per game).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 138 | 77 | 2 | 59 | 509:425 | 0.566 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 141 | 76 | 3 | 62 | 483:434 | 0.551 |
| 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 | 139 | 59 | 2 | 78 | 435:557 | 0.431 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 142 | 59 | 2 | 81 | 475:493 | 0.421 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | 140 | 90 | 3 | 47 | 701:444 | 0.657 |
| 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 | 138 | 61 | 3 | 74 | 483:569 | 0.452 |
| 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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