Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

20/10/2025 at 05:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

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NPB - Play Offs - Semi-finals

Match Stats


Hits
6	3
Errors
0	1
Home Runs
0	0
Runs batted in
2	1
Base on Balls
4	2
Strikeouts
10	8
Stolen bases
0	0
At bat
29	30
Batting Average
0.207	0.1

Chances of winning

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks
57.6%

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
42.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

58.4%

41.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

58.7%

41.3%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.8%)

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.8%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks than the current prediction. (+1.1%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters than the current prediction. (-1.1%)

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.66 (1.66)		2.27 ↓ (2.33)	4.3% (3.2%)

The most likely Over/Under: 5.00

The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)

What is the prediction for Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters?

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:

O/U 5.5, OT - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Users Predictions: Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters will win (9 of 10 users predict this - 90%).
Confidence interval (95%): 71.41% – 100%.

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters will win (8 of 8 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:2.

Preview Facts

Series tied 3-3. 6th leg.
One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NPB (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 2.
Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
Recently, Fukuoka has had a series of home games.
Recently, Hokkaido has had a series of away games.
Fukuoka could have a small edge in this match.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Fukuoka won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 52:62. (average 2.6:3.1).
Including home matches between the teams, Fukuoka won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:31. (average 2.2:2.4).

How many head-to-head matches has Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks won against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters?

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks has won 47 of their last 89 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters won against Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks?

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has won 40 of their last 89 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters were as follows:

19.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1:7

18.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 3:9

17.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 0:6

16.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 3:0

15.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2:1

Latest results of Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

19.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 1:7 ✺

18.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 3:9 ✺

17.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 0:6 ✺

16.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 3:0 ✺

15.10.2025 Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 2:1 ✺

Latest results of Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters