The Facts
- In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 5 and 6).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 4.
- Hiroshima is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Chunichi's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- Recently, Hiroshima has had a series of home games.
- Hiroshima will hold a modest advantage in this match.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 11 matches, drew 1 match, lost 8 matches, and goals 64:74. (average 3.2:3.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Hiroshima won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 41:32. (average 3.4:2.7).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 136 | 76 | 1 | 59 | 502:423 | 0.563 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 138 | 74 | 2 | 62 | 467:431 | 0.544 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 139 | 69 | 3 | 67 | 544:500 | 0.507 |
| 4 | Yakult Swallows | 137 | 59 | 2 | 76 | 435:541 | 0.437 |
| 5 | Hiroshima Carp | 135 | 56 | 4 | 75 | 401:498 | 0.427 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 141 | 59 | 2 | 80 | 474:488 | 0.424 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | 138 | 88 | 3 | 47 | 681:437 | 0.652 |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 138 | 75 | 4 | 59 | 486:456 | 0.560 |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 140 | 76 | 3 | 61 | 579:519 | 0.555 |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 140 | 65 | 2 | 73 | 477:585 | 0.471 |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 133 | 59 | 3 | 71 | 467:551 | 0.454 |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 135 | 54 | 1 | 80 | 448:532 | 0.403 |
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)





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