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).
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) | 0 : 1 |
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