Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters vs Tokyo Yakult Swallows – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
22/03/2026 at 00:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPB - Pre-season

Match Stats

Hits
95
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


Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
58.3%
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
41.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
52.3% 47.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

50.8% 49.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters's performance.
  • Tokyo Yakult Swallows has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Tokyo Yakult Swallows might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters than the current prediction. (-7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Tokyo Yakult Swallows than the current prediction. (+7.5%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Tokyo Yakult Swallows could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.62
    (1.8)

    2.27
    (1.98)
    5.9%
    (6.1%)
    Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 3.
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Recently, Hokkaido has had a series of home games.
    • Recently, Tokyo has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Hokkaido won 10 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 63:51. (average 3.2:2.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Hokkaido won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 48:30. (average 3.4:2.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows were as follows:
    21.03.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3:4
    20.03.2026 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 1:1
    12.06.2025 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 6:1
    11.06.2025 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 8:2
    10.06.2025 Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters - Tokyo Yakult Swallows 3:1
    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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