Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Yomiuri Giants – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
12/03/2026 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
67
Errors
00
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
52%
Yomiuri Giants
48%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
46.2% 53.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.5% 54.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks's performance.
  • Yomiuri Giants has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Yomiuri Giants 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 Yomiuri Giants than the current prediction. (+6.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Yomiuri Giants could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.81
    (1.99)

    1.97
    (1.71)
    6.1%
    (8.7%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 2.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Yomiuri may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Yomiuri has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 69:58. (average 3.5:2.9).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Fukuoka won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 62:51. (average 3.6:3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants were as follows:
    11.03.2026 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants 15:2
    10.03.2026 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants 2:2
    12.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants 0:0
    11.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants 3:7
    10.06.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Yomiuri Giants 5:2
    NPB Table
    Main

    Central Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Yakult Swallows330013:71.000
    2Hiroshima Carp33009:61.000
    3Hanshin Tigers320115:90.667
    4Yomiuri Giants31029:150.333
    5Chunichi Dragons30036:90.000
    6Yokohama BayStars30037:130.000


    Pacific Division
    PlWDLPCT
    1Fukuoka S. Hawks330020:131.000
    2Chiba Lotte Marines320114:50.667
    3Orix Buffaloes320111:140.667
    4Rakuten Gold. Eagles310214:110.333
    5Seibu Lions31025:140.333
    6Nippon Ham Fighters300313:200.000

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