The Facts
- A high-stakes clash as a relegation-threatened team welcomes an elite contender (ranked 6th and 2nd in the Promotion ~ NPB PlayoffsQuarter~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hiroshima won 2.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Hiroshima may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, Hiroshima has faced a series of away games on the road.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Hiroshima has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 16 losses, with a goal aggregate of 50:91 (averaging 2.5:4.6 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Hiroshima against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 7 losses, with 23:45 goals (averaging 2.6:5 per game).
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 | 135 | 85 | 3 | 47 | 658:434 | 0.644 |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 135 | 74 | 4 | 57 | 476:436 | 0.565 |
| 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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