Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Saitama Seibu Lions – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:15
19/04/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats

Hits
613
Errors
30
Home runs
13
Runs batted in
314
Base on balls
44
Strikeouts
43
Stolen bases
00
At bat
3340
Batting average
0.1820.325

Chances of winning


Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
60.8%
Saitama Seibu Lions
39.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
60.5% 39.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

59.1% 40.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.3%)
  • Saitama Seibu Lions has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters than the current prediction. (-1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Saitama Seibu Lions than the current prediction. (+1.7%)
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.57
    (1.58)

    2.44
    (2.42)
    4.8%
    (4.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    Preview Facts
    • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 4 and 5)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 3.
    • Hokkaido has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Saitama's performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Recently, Saitama has had a series of away games.
    • Hokkaido will hold a modest advantage in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 11 matches, drew 1 match, lost 8 matches, and goals 82:59. (average 4.1:3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Hokkaido won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 47:34. (average 4.3:3.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions were as follows:
    18.04.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions 5:3
    17.04.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions 3:5
    05.03.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions 3:4
    04.03.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Saitama Seibu Lions 2:0
    26.09.2025 Saitama Seibu Lions - Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters 5:8
    NPB Table
    Main

    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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