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.
- Recently, Tohoku 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, Tohoku has recorded 6 wins, 0 draws, and 14 losses, with a goal aggregate of 71:96 (averaging 3.6:4.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Tohoku against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with 36:40 goals (averaging 4:4.4 per game).
Standings
MainCentral Division
| Pl | W | D | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Hanshin Tigers | 136 | 76 | 1 | 59 | 502:423 | 0.563 |
| 2 | Yomiuri Giants | 139 | 75 | 2 | 62 | 478:431 | 0.547 |
| 3 | Yokohama BayStars | 141 | 69 | 3 | 69 | 550:509 | 0.500 |
| 4 | Hiroshima Carp | 137 | 58 | 4 | 75 | 410:504 | 0.436 |
| 5 | Yakult Swallows | 138 | 59 | 2 | 77 | 435:552 | 0.434 |
| 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 | 140 | 76 | 4 | 60 | 491:462 | 0.559 |
| 3 | Nippon Ham Fighters | 142 | 77 | 3 | 62 | 588:528 | 0.554 |
| 4 | Orix Buffaloes | 141 | 65 | 2 | 74 | 482:597 | 0.468 |
| 5 | Chiba Lotte Marines | 135 | 60 | 3 | 72 | 476:560 | 0.455 |
| 6 | Rakuten Gold. Eagles | 137 | 55 | 1 | 81 | 454:537 | 0.404 |
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)





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