Hanshin Tigers - Hiroshima Toyo Carp

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).