Chiba Lotte Marines vs Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:4
05/04/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Hits
88
Errors
10
Home runs
10
Runs batted in
34
Base on balls
34
Strikeouts
75
Stolen bases
31
At bat
3235
Batting average
0.250.229

Chances of winning


Chiba Lotte Marines
37.7%
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
62.3%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.8% 62.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

40.3% 59.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Chiba Lotte Marines has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Chiba Lotte Marines than the current prediction. (+2.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks than the current prediction. (-2.6%)
  • Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.54
    (2.54)

    1.54
    (1.54)
    4.5%
    (4.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 7.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks?
  • Users Predictions: 3 users predict this event. Chiba will win (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Fukuoka will win (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Chiba (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:5.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chiba won 3.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Recently, Fukuoka has had a series of away games.
    • Fukuoka might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Chiba won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 12 matches, and goals 59:80. (average 3:4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Chiba won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 44:43. (average 3.7:3.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were as follows:
    04.04.2026 Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2:5
    03.04.2026 Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 3:2
    05.10.2025 Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 2:5
    11.09.2025 Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 9:1
    31.08.2025 Chiba Lotte Marines - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 4:3
    NPB Table
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    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Yakult Swallows19140570:560.737
    2Hanshin Tigers20140685:550.700
    3Yomiuri Giants19100962:610.526
    4Yokohama BayStars18801060:610.444
    5Hiroshima Carp17601146:640.353
    6Chunichi Dragons19401559:850.211


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks20120893:700.600
    2Orix Buffaloes20120881:810.600
    3Rakuten Gold. Eagles20111872:580.579
    4Nippon Ham Fighters20901198:930.450
    5Seibu Lions21811264:810.400
    6Chiba Lotte Marines21801363:880.381

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