The Facts
- This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 4).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 5.
- Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
- Hanshin is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hanshin won 15 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 104:32. (average 5.2:1.6).
- Including home matches between the teams, Hanshin won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 27:16. (average 2.5:1.5).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 133 | 74 | 1 | 58 | 485:414 | 0.561 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 135 | 73 | 2 | 60 | 462:424 | 0.549 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 136 | 67 | 3 | 66 | 535:488 | 0.504 |
| 4 | Chunichi Dragons | 138 | 59 | 2 | 77 | 464:474 | 0.434 |
| 5 | Yakult Swallows | 134 | 57 | 2 | 75 | 421:526 | 0.432 |
| 6 | Hiroshima Carp | 132 | 54 | 4 | 74 | 394:493 | 0.422 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | 136 | 86 | 3 | 47 | 668:437 | 0.647 |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 136 | 74 | 4 | 58 | 479:446 | 0.561 |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 137 | 75 | 3 | 59 | 574:508 | 0.560 |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 137 | 64 | 2 | 71 | 476:574 | 0.474 |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 130 | 58 | 3 | 69 | 457:543 | 0.457 |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 132 | 52 | 1 | 79 | 437:525 | 0.397 |
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)





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