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

Result
3:5
18/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
69
Errors
10
Home runs
00
Runs batted in
00
Base on balls
00
Strikeouts
00
Stolen bases
00
At bat
00
Batting average
00

Chances of winning


Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
58.8%
Chunichi Dragons
41.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.4% 46.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

52.3% 47.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks's performance.
  • Chunichi Dragons has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Chunichi Dragons might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks than the current prediction. (-6.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Chunichi Dragons than the current prediction. (+6.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Chunichi Dragons could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.61
    (1.76)

    2.29
    (2.01)
    5.9%
    (6.5%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 4.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • Recently, Chunichi has had a series of home games.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 10 matches, drew 1 match, lost 9 matches, and goals 81:59. (average 4.1:3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Fukuoka won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 56:33. (average 5.1:3).
    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:
    17.03.2026 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 5:1
    05.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Chunichi Dragons 8:4
    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
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    5Yokohama BayStars1573560:510.583
    6Chunichi Dragons1682669:590.571
    7Seibu Lions1471647:360.538
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