Yokohama DeNA BayStars - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

The Facts

• First leg.
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Yokohama won 4.
• Yokohama arrives with excellent momentum after picking up several victories (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
• Fukuoka has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
• Fukuoka could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Recently, Yokohama has faced a series of away games on the road.
• A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Fukuoka holding a narrow advantage.
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Yokohama has recorded 10 wins, 0 draws, and 10 losses, with a goal aggregate of 86:72 (averaging 4.3:3.6 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Yokohama against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, with 57:45 goals (averaging 5.2:4.1 per game).