The Facts
- A dramatic battle between two struggling sides fighting for survival points (ranked 6th and 5th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tohoku won 2.
- The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
- Chiba could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Tohoku has recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal aggregate of 69:94 (averaging 3.5:4.7 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Tohoku against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with 34:38 goals (averaging 3.8:4.2 per game).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 137 | 77 | 1 | 59 | 507:423 | 0.566 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 140 | 76 | 2 | 62 | 481:432 | 0.551 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 141 | 69 | 3 | 69 | 550:509 | 0.500 |
| 4 | Hiroshima Carp | 138 | 58 | 4 | 76 | 411:507 | 0.433 |
| 5 | Yakult Swallows | 139 | 59 | 2 | 78 | 435:557 | 0.431 |
| 6 | Chunichi Dragons | 141 | 59 | 2 | 80 | 474:488 | 0.424 |
Pacific Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Fukuoka S. Hawks | 139 | 89 | 3 | 47 | 693:442 | 0.654 |
| 2 | Seibu Lions | 141 | 77 | 4 | 60 | 493:463 | 0.562 |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 142 | 77 | 3 | 62 | 588:528 | 0.554 |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 142 | 65 | 2 | 75 | 483:599 | 0.464 |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 137 | 61 | 3 | 73 | 482:566 | 0.455 |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 139 | 56 | 1 | 82 | 460:543 | 0.406 |
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)





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