The Facts
- A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 2nd in the Promotion ~ NPB PlayoffsQuarter~finals) and 6th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Saitama won 4.
- Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
- Saitama could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Recently, Tohoku has had a run of games away from home.
- A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Saitama holding a narrow advantage.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Saitama has recorded 14 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 76:52 (averaging 3.8:2.6 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Saitama against this opponent, the record stands at 8 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with 38:18 goals (averaging 4.2:2 per game).
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants (2) | Yokohama BayStars (3) | 0 : 2 |
| 3 | Fukuoka S. Hawks (1) | Bye | |
| 4 | Seibu Lions (2) | Nippon Ham Fighters (3) | 1 : 2 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers (1) | Yokohama BayStars (3) | 1 : 4 |
| 2 | Fukuoka S. Hawks (1) | Nippon Ham Fighters (3) | 5 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | Yokohama BayStars (3) | Fukuoka S. Hawks (1) |
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