Orix Buffaloes vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Baseball NPB Orix Buffaloes - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
13/09/2025 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Chances of winning


Orix Buffaloes
45.5%
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
54.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46% 54%

Our Initial ML Estimation

47% 53%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Orix Buffaloes has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.5%)
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Orix Buffaloes than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks than the current prediction. (-1.5%)
  • Orix Buffaloes - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.13
    (2.11)

    1.78
    (1.8)
    3.1%
    (2.9%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
  • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
  • Preview Facts
    • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Orix won 0.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Orix may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Orix won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 60:100. (average 3:5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Orix won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 34:46. (average 3.4:4.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Orix Buffaloes - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were as follows:
    04.09.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Orix Buffaloes 8:0
    03.09.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Orix Buffaloes 7:1
    02.09.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Orix Buffaloes 2:1
    27.07.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Orix Buffaloes 3:1
    26.07.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Orix Buffaloes 11:3
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    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Hanshin Tigers12979347440:3050.627
    2Yomiuri Giants12963363405:3960.500
    3Yokohama BayStars12961563435:4080.492
    4Hiroshima Carp12956568403:4260.452
    5Chunichi Dragons12957270368:4160.449
    6Yakult Swallows12547672367:5040.395


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks12675447479:3520.615
    2Nippon Ham Fighters12874351488:3560.592
    3Orix Buffaloes12564358441:4630.525
    4Rakuten Gold. Eagles12459263393:4480.484
    5Seibu Lions12457364342:3760.471
    6Chiba Lotte Marines12548374386:4970.393

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