Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Chunichi Dragons – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Baseball NPB Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons
Result
8:4
05/06/2025 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Hits
99
Errors
00
Home Runs
10
Runs batted in
83
Base on Balls
32
Strikeouts
77
Stolen bases
02
At bat
3235
Batting Average
0.2810.257

Chances of winning


Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
63.5%
Chunichi Dragons
36.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
63.3% 36.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

61.8% 38.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.2%)
  • Chunichi Dragons has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks than the current prediction. (-1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Chunichi Dragons than the current prediction. (+1.7%)
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.49
    (1.5)

    2.6
    (2.58)
    5.3%
    (5.6%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 5.50
  • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-1)
  • What is the prediction for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons?
  • Users Predictions: 3 users predict this event. Fukuoka will win (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Chunichi will win (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:4.
  • Preview Facts
    • The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 4 and 5)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 3.
    • Fukuoka is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Chunichi has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Chunichi may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Fukuoka could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 9 matches, and goals 78:59. (average 3.9:3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Fukuoka won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 53:33. (average 4.8:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons were as follows:
    04.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 8:2
    03.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 4:0
    19.03.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 1:2
    18.03.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 5:0
    06.06.2024 Chunichi Dragons - Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks 3:0
    NPB Table
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    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Hanshin Tigers10362239352:2350.614
    2Yomiuri Giants10250349303:3030.505
    3Yokohama BayStars10146550323:3110.479
    4Chunichi Dragons10145254270:3020.455
    5Hiroshima Carp10143553302:3260.448
    6Yakult Swallows9635556265:3750.385


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks10161436390:2730.629
    2Nippon Ham Fighters10160239381:2620.606
    3Orix Buffaloes9950346341:3670.521
    4Rakuten Gold. Eagles9947250286:3350.485
    5Seibu Lions10046252265:2910.469
    6Chiba Lotte Marines9837358289:3870.389

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